NJ Spotlight News | Clip | GOP lowers political temp in reply to State of the State

Mindful of searing political tensions following the deadly Capitol insurrection, New Jersey Republicans spoke in civil tones, even as they criticized Gov. Phil Murphy's State of the State speech. GOP leaders derided Murphy's leadership during the pandemic, claiming he let the virus rampage through nursing homes, damaged the economy and ignored quality of life issues like the fumbling MVC.