KJH Journalist views on Minister of Justice Mike Murphy resignation!!!

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Randy's views on Mike Murphy sudden move



RE: Hey Randy?
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Wed, January 6, 2010 5:14:43 PM
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Randy McKeen
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To: charles leblanc
Given that the provincial Conservatives declared the N-B Power deal
unacceptable less than an hour after the complicated memorandum of
understanding was announced, it's not surprising they had formed an
opinion as to Mike Murphy's motive for resigning at about the same time
as he was telling reporters that he was stepping down to devote more
time to his family and law practice.

Not surprisingly, the Tories claim Murphy is quitting because he simply
can't live with the N-B Power deal. And listen, I've been dazzled by
political sleight of hand enough to know they could turn out to be
right. But so far, there is no evidence to suggest that's the case, and
I think - until there is - I think it's unfair to imply Murphy isn't
telling the truth.

Even a cynic like me can understand the demands placed on politicians -
not to mention the verbal abuse they take from the opposition and
loudmouths like me. Six-and-a-half years of that would be more than
enough for most people. And if you've arrived at that decision, Murphy
is right when he says - in politics - there's never a perfect time to
make that announcement.

But that's not the main reason I believe Murphy. The main reason is that
I can't help thinking...if it were me and I was no unhappy with my party
and its leader that I could see no other alternative than to quit, I
would have no problem saying so. I mean, why wouldn't you? If it's
something you feel that strongly about, why would you go out of your way
to say otherwise as Murphy did? It just doesn't make sense.

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