Gov. Candidate Phil Murphy Hosting Town Hall In Fort Lee Thursday

FORT LEE, NJ — Phil Murphy, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, will host a town hall meeting Thursday night.

Murphy will be at the Fort Lee Recreation Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. He will speak with residents about "his plans for moving New Jersey forward," his campaign stated. Murphy will also take questions from the audience.

Murphy took heat from Republicans for remarks he made comparing President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. Murphy made the comparison at a November speech he gave in Montclair.

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The clip is being circulated now by conservative groups, among them the Republican Governors' Association (RGA), a group that seeks to elect Republican governors nationwide.

RGA Chairman and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker called Murphy's comments "absurd."

“Murphy’s absurd statement raises serious questions about his judgment and ability to lead, and proves that he is too extreme to represent the people of New Jersey," said Walker. "Murphy should immediately apologize for this offensive and despicable remark.”

Murphy's platform includes reforming the state's pension system, supporting women's right and eliminating standardized school tests, including the PARCC.

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Photo: Phil Murphy — Courtesy of Phil Murphy campaign