"When we assess views in a scientific and representative way, public opinion on this issue shows — like many other topics — that the loudest voices do not necessarily represent the majority," said Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling.
Murphy campaign spokeswoman Alex Altman described the change as a "transition" and told The New York Times the campaign is still confident of a win in the June Democratic primary over Rep. Andy Kim.
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"When we drill further down into the overall positive ratings of one's local area and feelings of safety, it looks like more of a tale of two New Jerseys," said Ashley Koning, director of a Rutgers-Eagleton poll.