Gov. Murphy Tones Down Liberal Message in Bid for Suburban Voters
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 11, 2022
Gas prices are soaring. The war in Ukraine has rattled the stock market. And, months ahead of midterm elections, voters in key suburban swing districts in New Jersey are restive, contributing to increased dissatisfaction with the state’s Democratic leader, Gov. Philip D. Murphy.
For much of his first term, Mr. Murphy governed as a steadfast liberal eager to talk about his successful efforts to protect abortion rights, legalize marijuana and enact stricter gun control laws.
But on Tuesday, in his first budget . . .
