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Some of these rich-guy politicians missed that memo. They think that writing the check is all that matters. That helps you win the election. It doesn’t help you with governing.

Brigid Harrison, a political scientist and law professor at Montclair State University in New Jersey, where a feud between Phil Murphy, the Goldman Sachs executive-turned-governor, and legislative leaders in his own party has stunted legislative progress.

Brigid Harrison, a political scientist and law professor at Montclair State University in New Jersey, where a feud between Phil Murphy, the Goldman Sachs executive-turned-governor, and legislative leaders in his own party has stunted legislative progress.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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