Almost halfway through his state constitutionally limited second term, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy admits he has his eye on the finish line – but amid speculation about his future, does he see a White House in the distance?
In the nearly six years following Republican former governor Chris Christie, Murphy has carved a trail 180 degrees opposite — leading his fellow Democrats down a progressive road not seen in decades.
As to why his state does not have a similar bill, he said he doesn't"have a good answer for you...Something we should probably have." Murphy also said that he would"conceptually" welcome some sort of bottle bill to come to his desk. The governor said he wishes more could be done to help combat the scourge of gun violence in the country.
"We’re on the right side of history and I’m convinced that history will agree with me," he said, adding that one's own personal beliefs on the matter should not influence state policy."I can’t let that dictate what I believe is right for the women in New Jersey. As painful as that may be inside my heart, it is not what is right for this state and I will never waiver from that.
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