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‘I Wanted to Punch Him in His Head’: NJ State Senator Unleashes Tirade Against Christie

Jul. 4, 2011 10:52am Jonathon M. Seidl

New Jersey State Senator Stephen Sweeney, who also serves as senate president, is furious with NJ Gov. Chris Christie. According to Sweeney, Christie’s line-item vetoes in the recent Democratic budget were “vindictive” and meant to punish the Democrats. And he let the governor, and the press, know about his disdain through a series of colorful and even graphic comparisons.

“This is all about him being a bully and a punk,” he said told the press on Friday. “I wanted to punch him in his head.”

But that’s not all.

“You know who he reminds me of?” Sweeney added. “Mr. Potter from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ the mean old bastard who screws everybody.”

He wasn’t done. Then came the analogy of Christie taking hostages and shooting them.

“Listen, you can punch me in the face and knock me down, do what you want,” Sweeney said. “But don’t be vindictive and punish innocent people. These people didn’t do anything to him. It’s like a bank robber taking hostages. And now he’s starting to shoot people.

“I liken it to being spoiled. He was angry because he wanted a mutual budget. But do you hurt people because of that? Do you take $8 million in AIDS funding away? Legal services is drowning as it is, and you take away another $5 million? I’m just so angry that he hurt people like this to prove a point. He is a cruel man.”

You can watch part of Sweeney’s comments below:

According to Sweeney, he waited and waited to meet with Christie last week before the governor made the cuts. But he never got a chance to speak to the state’s leader, and that stoked his fury.

But Christie’s office threw water on that fire on Sunday. In a statement, a Chrstie aide told Politico that Sweeney did in fact meet with Christie plenty of times before the cuts:

“The Governor met with Steve Sweeney and Speaker Oliver for 1 1/4 hours privately on Monday afternoon June 27th, met with Sweeney on Tuesday before the bill signing, and spoke to Sweeney again on the phone Tuesday,” the aide said. “Contrary to what the Senate President said, he was not sitting in his office ‘like a nitwit’ on Wednesday; he was in session with the Senate all day on Wednesday into the late evening — not waiting for the Governor to call him about a meeting.”

“So, please,” the aide added, “spare us some of the shock, surprise – and foul language – that Governor Christie would merely sit still for them to punch him repeatedly in the head like that.”

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Comments (247)

RightPolitically
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:16am
Dear Mr. Sweeney, you and your liberal buddies just don’t seem to get it, WE’RE BROKE ya big jerk. If most of your “feel-good” socialist programs hadn’t been started in the first place, in the name of diversity and compassion, well then, they wouldn’t have to be cut back, now would they? You are a fool LEFTIST TOOL. Have a wonderful and Happy Fourth of July!

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SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:15am
I think its time for Obama to give another speech about that kind of hateful rhetoric.

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- MIBUGNU2
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 4:00pm
  8 Million $$$$ in AIDS funding, and these people are pushing
  gay marrige, what a F’N joke !!!!! get a CLUE, GAWD !!!
  
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CREUSLY
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:15am
While I was reading this..I could envision him kicking and stomping while whining..you know like a 3 yr old does when they don’t get their way..yeah..so I had to watch the video to see if he was..and well he might as well have been..

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Gary S
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:14am
This is what you get when you train a rectum to speak.

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- Magyar
  Posted on July 5, 2011 at 9:51pm
  Perfect!
  
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JimCDew
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:14am
The problem is that this clown believes what he’s saying. He has no concept of fiscal responsibility and cannot understand that the state cannot print money to pay for his socialistic programs without taxing his constituents by increasing sales, property, or income taxes for everyone who works for a living . “From each according to his ‘ability’. To each according to his’need’.”

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Steve
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:12am
Dem’s are like small children crying about not getting their way, exaggerating, lying, threatening violence and just plain throwing a tantrum. Look at all the states going through tough fiscal issues, running out of money, believing in social justice programs that tend to waste then help and just shutting down. they are all ran by Democrats or rinos (in California’s case) It’s pathetic. You would think the nation would have woken up to the irresponsibility and corruption that surrounds these people.

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- mary1961
  Posted on July 5, 2011 at 9:27pm
  I believe we have finally woken up! 2012 can’t come fast enough.
  
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momprayn
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:12am
Reminds me of that awful Dem from Illinois that was on here the other day…..same same…all “cut from the same cloth”….that “cloth” is pretty dirty. When will enough ppl stop voting for these characters? I hope in 2012…..

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rockminer57
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:11am
Keep cutting Gov you arin cut half enough!

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MKFlyboy
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:11am
Sweeney obviously doesn’t quite comprehend the true nature of Mr. Potter, who wanted to dishonestly crush the bank for HIS OWN benefit and to hell with what’s best for the general
good. Sadly, it’s just too deep for some people(D) to understand!

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rienheart
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:10am
Congrats Christie, When anyone on the Left Attacks you, then ypou are doing something Right.

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Gonzo
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:09am
Funnt how they call him a bully. The bullies are the ones that force you to give them all of your money against your will. Now does that sound like a Conservative or Liberal? Christie punched the bully in the head!

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don young
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:08am
They cant stand it when the christy does the right thing the just go crazy.

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Av8tor056
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:08am
Typical Lib cycle: Doesn’t get his way and cries about it. Then lies about it. Then gets caught lying about it. Starts all over again: cries, lies, gets caught.

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Gonzo
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:06am
Hey Dems,
THIS IS what Democracy looks like.

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bill oswald
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:06am
It’s typical boozo politicians like SWEENY that got us into this financial mess in New Jersey. When I think of the thousands of dollars I have wasted over the years on NJ taxes because of spend and tax democrats I feel like punching this bald headed boozo out.

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Nolan Ryan-s Fastball
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:05am
Chris Christie can rumble with the best of these nitwits…and come out on top!

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mcpbob
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:04am
sounds like he is inciting violence,

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GO
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:04am
Like all Democrats, Sweeney is a liar and a demagogue who will tell any lie to get the press to print it and buy votes from special interest groups and of course with him being a Democrat the Lamestream Press can’t wait to print it.

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hwyphd1
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:04am
See how dumocRATS think scary isn’t it…They love every thing bad for America, I truely think they have been taken over by commies…

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- decendentof56
  Posted on July 5, 2011 at 6:51am
  Their plan is to have us go broke. Everyone will need gov. to survive. Go ahead, vote these pathetic Dem/Socialists back into power, NJ.
  
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rooferhdw
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:02am
Boohoo Boohoo – whimper – whine – I can’t spend spend spend spend anymore!!!!!!!!! Dad took away the check book Boohoo!!!!!!

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lcam67
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:01am
This next election i believe will be the turning point for america. Buckle up people it is going to be a bumpy ride. UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL… Happy 4th Blazers !!!

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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:01am
Interesting how the state legislatures act like petulant little brats who are told no and refuse to accept the fact of the Governor is doing his job, the one the people hired him to do.
http://artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (new art)

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- muhamadhater
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 1:01pm
  @Snow, well i agree with u most of the time,,,I beg 2 differ this time,,,,there is no way that any governor should be taking away from poor people and more impotantly older people….and where i come from a business that makes more then a million a year is not considered a small business…dont get me wrong, not saying the rich should pay the deficet off, and neither should the poor or older people!!! In my eyes it should be the freakin crooked polititions that have gotten us to this point that should pay the deficit off..instead they sit back on there yahts, or there estates and collect a nice retirement package and free health care, while the older generation has to decide whether to go with out food or a meal..what this country needs 2 do id cut pay scales for these polititions, they shouldnt make anymore or have any better health package than what the best paid general in are armed forces gets. these pig polititions sit back collect the big bucks for what? its not like there out protecting the country!!!! want to see the deficit go down lets start cutting the pay of polititions…they make 2 much dam money!!! Sorry Snow didnt meen 2 go off on a tirade with u. just got caught in the moment. and hope u take no offence.. Like i said agree with your opinions 98 % of the time… God bless u…But the governor isnt doing his job right if he supports the rich and takes away from the old and poor.
  
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- alienguns
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 1:14pm
  I don’t think a senator or congressman (politician in general) should make one penny more than the soldier on the battlefield that IS actually doing something for our country..they are all a bunch of useless jack aZZes that contribute nothing to our well being and just suck on the taxpayers teat all their life……just me………I h @te politicians
  
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- decendentof56
  Posted on July 5, 2011 at 6:48am
  This is predictable from a socialist like Sweeney. The desperation, the fake ‘feelings’ he has for all of the ‘victims’ his party has created. This guy (and the hoards like him) are the cause of the plight of those he claims to want to help. He is only in it for the money and power. What a pathetic POS!
  
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oriondma05
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:01am
Where’s the civility?

You know what ****** me off about people like Christie, Allen West and Paul Ryan? They know that anyone of them could be elected president and they won’t run.

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- cathynboernetx
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 9:04pm
  to oriondma05:
  
  I COULDN’T AGREE MORE!!!!!!!
  
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- originalthought
  Posted on July 5, 2011 at 3:29am
  Feel the same way!
  
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- riverdog1
  Posted on July 5, 2011 at 4:04pm
  sorry orion cain could not be elected hall montor. there are better ones than him in tthe gop/conservs. palin, bachmann cain are goofs.
  
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drattastic
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 10:59am
Another out of control democrat,what else is new . So put off because he can’t spend as much of other people’s money as he wants. BTW Aids is 100% easily preventable.If you get HIV it’s because of your own behavior.

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- ajentoranje
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 1:42pm
  To be fair, you can get AIDS or HIV from a blood transfusion….although I believe testing the blood pretty much prevents it. I wouldnt say its only from bad decisions….people can have HIV and not know it.
  
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- Carl1 Supports Israel
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 4:23pm
  Cry me a song….. If you see a liberal DemocRAT talking? You can bet your sweet A$$ he’ s a lying!!!
  
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- rangerrebew
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 4:38pm
  Don’t you just love the way commiecrats have toned down the rhetoric which had gotten so out of control? You know, the rhetoric that Nazi Pelosi cried over because it was so out of hand and the rhetoric Ali Bama complained about.
  
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- jackeric61
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 5:35pm
  Amen to that. Those who engage if dangerous activities know there is a chance they could get hurt or sick, when does it become general publics problem for those who act stupidly.
  
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- meritocracy
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:14pm
  I live in Gloucester, NJ and have lived under the thumb of Sweeney for the last 15 years. He is as corrupt a politician there is, and treats our county like his own little kingdom. He has all his little minion running many of the local governments, the link below is to a typical one of them. He is from West Deptford, started out as a Union Iron Worker that got into politics. Need I say more.
  
  https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myfoxphilly.com%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal_news%2Fkeeley-investigates-public-figure&h=3AQA3f_o4
  
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libwhacker
Posted on July 4, 2011 at 10:59am
We might start punching back big ugly marxist turd and i assure you you would have your hands full communist.

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- Revere1
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:03am
  It sounds like Sweeney is a sore loser. Christie outfoxed him. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/2011/06/is-chris-christie-running-for-president.html
  
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- concealled9mms
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:19am
  lets punch back now
  
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- Aaron in Polk County
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:36am
  OH, and one more thing. Let people pump their own gas. I mean com’on. Honestly.
  
  Last time I drove through NJ, I tried to get out of my car at the pump, and I thought I was getting car jacked by all the attendants who swarmed me and Forced me to stay in my car while they pumped the gas. Then they wanted a tip!? They were lucky I didn’t Taser the first 3 and take down on the fourth.
  
  …but, I digress.
  
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- CatB
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 12:59pm
  Sounds like Christie is doing a VERY good job! Keep up the good work Governor … Republican Governors must stand strong the UNIONS are out to get them in Michigan, Florida, etc … keep CUTTING!
  
  TEA!
  
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- helicop
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 1:59pm
  I guess someone forgot to tell Mr. Sweeney that elections have consequences. Just ask little Barry.
  
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- ConstitutionalPatriot
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 2:14pm
  This is what democracy looks like…. A obvious Union thug turned State Senator lying to the public.
  
  Conversely, This is what a Republic looks like…. Cutting spending, removing unneeded most times duplicate jobs and spending only what is needed.
  
  You see one saves the State and the people of the State, while the other rapes the people of the State until the State is broke. Can you guess which is which? If you guess the Democracy of the Senator rapes the people of the state, you win a prize!! But, if you live in a state run by this type of person, he will take your prize in the name of taxation for the poor.
  
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- drphil69
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 2:15pm
  ROTFLMAO!!!! “…the mean old bastard who screws everybody.”
  
  Yeah, everybody EXCEPT THE TAXPAYERS THAT ELECTED HIM! Keep doing what they elected you to do Chris!
  
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- dianna9490
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 4:15pm
  Thank God there is still people in America that has COMMON SENSE!
  
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- t00nces2
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 4:45pm
  I find it very funny that Sweeney (wasn’t that a union boss’ name?) can criticize so easily. If I were Christy, I think I would say to him, “okay, you come up with a budget that is balanced and I will consider it.” Why are the left always criticizing the ones who come up a budget instead of coming up with a balanced budget themselves that could be debated?
  
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- Ruler4You
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 4:53pm
  Is this what passes for ‘leadership’ from the democrats? What kind of ugly person is this? Oh, yeah, he’s a democrat.
  
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- Professional Infidel
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 7:22pm
  care full what you wish for. christie from what i’ve seen will PUNCH back!! this I will buy a ticket for this, and Bet on Christie.
  
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- The10thAmendment
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 9:49pm
  My money is on Christie in the 1st round.
  
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- mils
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 9:52pm
  random comments….to whom? you at the blaze have destroyed a “half way” decent site..half way..now it’s “no way”…Is that what you were trying to do? destroy a popular conservative site?
  
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- Bear
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 10:00pm
  Liberals always talk like their tuff Guys,,,,,,then they are no where to be found,,,well they are hiding behind their Union Thugs hoping they don’t get hurt! What a bunch of Stupid,Liberal,Hippie Morons!
  
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- GeorgieJo
  Posted on July 4, 2011 at 11:27pm
  BULLY and PUNK========UNION
  
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- nysparkie
  Posted on July 5, 2011 at 9:23am
  Man. Can anyone? Any man? fit the description of “CRY BABY” any better than this DIP WAD! Does the old adage of “To the victor goes the spoils” mean anything to these clueless defectives. I mean look what the Democrats did in the US Congress by just pushing through O’BAMbam care, financial reform bill, tax increases…Many of us had to wait until it was our day. In NJ Gov Christie is living HIS DAY! Get over it you sniveling, whining, cry baby half pint! Protecting the NJ TAX PAYER!! What a NOVEL IDEA!
  
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- magnum357
  Posted on July 5, 2011 at 1:23pm
  yep
  
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