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Rand Paul to Chris Christie: Cool it With the Temper Tantrums & Grandstanding, Alright?
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)(L) & Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.)(R). (Courtesy Getty Images).
If it seems like Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) have been in the news an awful lot recently, it’s because they have been — the New Jersey governor for his harsh criticism of House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and the National Rifle Association and the Kentucky senator for his vow to “nullify” the president’s new gun-control measures.
And if you’ve been waiting for a news story that involves both GOP heavyweights, well, you’re in luck: Sen. Paul on Friday publicly reprimanded Gov. Christie for “not standing up for Second Amendment rights in the ongoing gun control debate,” as CNN puts it.
“You have some Republicans backing down like Christie backing down and criticizing the NRA, and I think that doesn’t do us any good,” Sen. Paul told conservative talk radio host Laura Ingraham. “So I think Republicans do need to stand more firmly on this issue.”
Asked why he thinks Gov. Christie chose to take such a hard stance against the NRA and its “reprehensible” anti-Obama ad, Sen. Paul said he thinks the governor is merely posturing.
“I think he may be solidifying his support with Democrats in New Jersey and maybe liberal Republicans,” the Kentucky senator said.
“If he wishes to do something nationally, I think criticizing the Second Amendment movement and the over-the-top, ‘give me my money’ stuff, ‘I want all sixty billion now or I’ll throw a tantrum’ — I don’t think that’s going to play well in the Republican primary,” he added.
Sen. Paul also took issue with the New Jersey governor’s habit of attacking conservatives, referring specifically to the governor’s blistering anti-John Boehner press conference. Paul explained that House Republicans were hesitant to pass the Hurricane Sandy bill because of what was in it, not what it was intended for.
“I think people need to think through what their positions on these things are,” he said.
Final Thought: Although Gov. Christie’s anti-Boehner press conference is considered by many to be his official “I’m not interested in running in 2016” party, the governor hasn’t definitively ruled out higher office. Furthermore, there have been rumors that Sen. Paul is seriously considering a presidential run.
Could this eventually turn into a Christie/Paul face off in the GOP presidential primary? Boy, that would be entertaining.
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joeschmo
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:32pmI am as Republican as one can get yet if Christie is the only Republican left standing in 2016, I will keep the box blank on my ballot for Prez. He repeatedly does not support the cause and undermines what we need to accomplish.
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RDavis49
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:48pmI agree….. IMO Christie is about as RINO as a turn coat can be.
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Detox
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:26pmObama got to Christie evidently. I mean if your people need relief funds and you bite the hand that feeds then you most likely won’t get your money.I do not like Christie, never have actually, because anyone who runs their mouth as much as he does is all bark and no bite. The people that get things done voice their opinion and introduce legislation. They don’t stand at podiums and scream, shout and stomp your feet. Just my opinion.
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rsanchez1
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:57pmChrist Christie is no Scott Walker, that’s for sure.
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WiseFox
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:23pmLet him go Rand. It’s too late to save him. Just let him throw himself under the bus.
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ohiograndma
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:16pmI liked Christie. But it’s over between us.
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betsyyoung
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:09pmChristie is extinct to me and more and more others!! His tantrums have gotten old!
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davidkachel
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:49pmGovernor Creosote: Shut up!
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soybomb315_II
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:46pmi’ve never been a fan of one politician telling another to be quiet. This one does not rank high on my list of Rand Paul accomplishments
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crusaderx9
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:45pmFat and Furious Chris Christie needs to bloviate with Colin Powell and other fellow democrat comrades…
They are the enemy.
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Totally Domestic
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:44pmPorky pig never met a Dem or Muslim he didn’t kiss up to . ENEMY!
Happy to watch our 2nd amendment get shredded by his BFF, BO.
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Jeanne2010
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:43pmI hope Rove, as seen on O’Reilly, knows that Christie will never be the next guy on our side. No way 3 in a row or crappy RINO’s. Also, not watching anything Monday…unless BHO is arrested for treason as he takes his “oath” of orifice.
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Totally Domestic
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:50pmRove, Christy, OReily, all traitors. Attacking the very ones that are protecting our rights, the NRA!
So sick of their smugg elitist gross faces!!!
That ad hit home with Porky Pig, because for sure his children are protected by armed guards.
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lassiegirldawn
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:41pmI am wondering why Christie is kissing the commie in chiefs @ss so much. Remember the visit where Christie was praising obummer.
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DisgustedinUSA
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:32pmI’m really starting to like Rand Paul. He has a pair, thats for sure. As for Christie, I USED to like him, not now. He’s drinking the obama koolaid and walking the line. And Pauls right, Christie needs to stop being so nasty and mean spirited and stop yelling at everyone that doesn’t do things HIS way. He’s no different than the thin skinned president we have for ANOTHER four years.
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TexOkie
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:31pmAsk yourself what Chicago and New Jersey have in common. Both have a history of Organized Crime and with that their influence on politics.
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South Philly Boy
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:31pmI think it’s Time for Steve Lonegan
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RedDawn2012
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:21pmChristie is a 2-yr-old in a fat suit. His temper tantrums go along with his voracious food intake … he’s a “man” with little or no self-control. And he is NOT on our side. Call him a rino because that’s what he is … in more ways than one.
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conservatype
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:20pmChristie: your future is as a fat dog catcher……..start running now……..
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OHN
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:12pmcHRIST cHRISTIE HAS TOO BIG OF A mouth!!!!!!!!! I USE TO LIKE HIM. BUT THE WAY HE KISS OBAMA ASS. HE CAN GO hel* with the obama!!!
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RedDawn2012
Posted on January 19, 2013 at 3:34amRight on! And he can kiss mine too!
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TH777
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:09pmIf Chrisie runs for president in 2016 it will probably be running for the democratic party.
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RuthAnn
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:08pmI agree with Rand, Christie does not know how to keep his mouth shut! I always thought he is just a little to liberal for me. I hope Rand runs! He’s got my vote, I read his budget, it was great, and it would have us out of this mess in no time.
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AmericaMustBeFree
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:06pmI would not vote for either.. at one time I thought Christie was the man… now I see him in a whole different perspective.. also Rand Paul isthe son of Ron Paul.. Ron is to far to the right.. and I would be worried his son would be the same. He represents himself pretty well but so did Obama and look what America got! God help us all!
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davidkachel
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:01pmRon Paul is too far to the right???
So you must also think the same of the men who wrote the Constitution!
Your education is severely lacking.
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LameLiberals
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:06pmChris Christy is the FATTEST BIGGEST RINO in the GOP herd. Any GOP member who is NOT a SHEEPLE and actually researched this A-hole’s record (anti gun,anti-fracking, anti-oil, believes in global warming and REFUSED to fight against ObamaCare with other governors at the Supreme Court, etc), would know Christy is a RINO.
RINO Carl Rove who supports RINO Bush and RINO McCain and literally shoved RINO Romney down our throats told Bill Oreielly TODAY that GOP members would NOT reject Chris Christy if he ran in 2016. OMG – Rove is out of his mind if he thinks I am falling AGAIN for this Lucy/Charles Brown RINO football candidate. If they run Jeb Bush or Chris Chrixty in 2016 I am voting Libertarian. I gave over $4000 between 2008 and 2012 to the GOP. When the GOP (Reince Priebus fundraiser) REPEATEDLY called me for money AFTER Romney lost – I told them EXACTLY what I though and told them to STOP calling. It took 5-6 times of their calling before they got the message.
I will continue to donate money ONLY to GOP candidates I want to like Ted Cruz ($300) Alan West much more money over the years but the GOP elites got rid of him by redistricting him, Tim Scott now a Senator but then a congressman and Senator Mike Lee and Rand Paul Ted Cruz should run for president – NOT RINO Rubio who is for federal gun registration. Ted Cruz, Mike Lee and Rand Paul are the ONLY GOP elected reps who are NOT RINOs and who support the Constitution.
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Totally Domestic
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:59pm“Chris Christy is the FATTEST BIGGEST RINO in the GOP.” So true!
2ND BIGGEST RINO in the GOP, Carl Rove!!
& Fox renewed his contract till 2016……don’t waste your time with Fox.
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soybomb315_II
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:19pmyea support only the republicans who are worth supporting. doing so makes it crystal clear to the republican party the direction they need to go
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OHN
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:05pmObama went and kiss Chris Christie ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THER IN LOVE.
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OHN
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:02pmObama went down and kiss Chris Christie ASS
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HappyConservative
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 9:58pmChristie is a RINO extraordinaire. He is partly to blame for Romney’s loss in his kissing a$$ of barry during the Sandy crisis. Rand Paul is a true conservative and a good, decent man. Chris Christie just needs to go on ahead and switch to the demoncrap party and stop bringing filth and disgust to the GOP. Man, I hate this guy…
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Metallicat
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 9:56pmThank you Mr. Paul. Its about time someone “on our side” is willing to stand up to the bullying going on,while so many are ducking for cover or stabbing us in the back.
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