Friendly Fire: Putin’s plot and Murphy’s long game

Q. In his second inaugural address, Gov. Phil Murphy presented New Jersey as a national model, saying “If you want to understand what American can be, come to New Jersey…If you want to see what is right with America, look to New Jersey.” Some saw that as a hint he’ll run for president. What’s your guess: is he thinking about it? Julie: I don’t know who the governor will be in 2032 or 2042 but you will be asking the same question about that person. Every governor of this state has looked in the mirror and has seen a president looking back. Maybe as the first salvo of the exploratory committee, …

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