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Christie: There‘s a Difference Between Acting ’Uncivil’ and Being Straight Shooter
- Posted on January 16, 2011 at 4:53pm by
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Though his critics may criticize his brash leadership style — especially among today’s growing calls for toned-down political rhetoric — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie claimed Sunday that he‘s just a straight shooter and joined President Obama in condemning acts of incivility during an interview with FNC’s Chris Wallace.
Perhaps much to the chagrin of Christie’s ardent supporters, the conservative favorite also continued to insist that a run for the presidency in 2012 is not in the cards:
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Comments (56)
Ronko
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 3:17pmOne day Chris Christie will be the President of the USA. He has my vote as we need someone like him who is going to be honest with us and do the hard decisions that other Presidents may not do.
Report Post »mike_restin
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:31pmFor a long time I thought Sarah Palin should be the chair of the RNC but now I think I like her better on the outside instead of having to toe some party line.
Report Post »She is excellent at helping unknowns get known.
At least for the 2012 races she can help the right candidates get exposure and money.
After that…..who knows?
dontbotherme
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:15pmOur Country cannot put up with another term with Obama. We must have a candidate who believes in God & our Constitution. He or she must have the fortitude to stand up & say no to those who wish to take our Country down. Time will tell. God will provide the right person & it will be blatantly obvious. This should be on our prayer list.
Report Post »dirtypolitics
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 2:02pmHerman Cain is a good candidate. If he becomes the Republican presidential candidate, the Racist blacks will be confused on who to vote.
Report Post »The Bees
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:05pmChris is like a breath of fresh air in this sh@t stenched political world we live in today.
He should be our President!
Report Post »wash1776
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:55pmThe liberal progressives don’t even understand what the phrase straight shooter means. They think that has something to do with a situation such as recently happened in Arizona. Then they can get on there band wagon and holler for gun control. You‘ll never take the guns away from people that want to do harm and I don’t think there is person in their right mind that doesn’t understand this. Keep up the GOOD WORK. You are one of the most admired men in America right now in spite of the nonsense ot the liberal progressives. They will have you up there with Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin because you are fighting for the right thing. THE LIBERAL PROGRESSIVES CAN’T STAND THAT!
Report Post »chrischristieforpresident
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:35pmI wish I was back in NJ to watch him more closely. How about Christie/Cain 2012? forget romney, huchabee, Gingrich, and Palin.
Report Post »rhumbaterro
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:18pmBEEJ13, I liked your anylysis but the statement someone can come out of no where and be elected, Isn’t that Obama, the media, internet sold canidate with a history of voting present and zero achievements except the furtherance of himself.
Report Post »EqualJustice
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Report Post »agro21
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 11:55amAllen West for president!!
Report Post »broncocasey
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 11:44amThis guys a stud! Maybe in 2016?
Report Post »scionshade
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:21amRon Paul-No respect for Conservatives.
Report Post »Chris Christie-No respect for Conservatives.
No one is worth running that can’t carry the Conservative vote.
Alan West can carry the Conservative vote and more. The man is exactly what folk are mistaking Christie to be. The genuine article.
Blazing
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:17amI love Gov. Christie. He is a role model for every politician.
Report Post »hottips2011
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 9:17amEspecially the ones that pander to Muslims.
Report Post »coonasspatriot
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:34amCongressman Lt Col Alan West!! 1,000,000,00 percent correct on defense, American exceptionlism and Islam’s intent. Where is he weak?
Report Post »treshall
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:53amMan, I wish this guy would run- do you realize that we might actually have a fighting change against all of the lies and b.s. rhetoric that the left is constantly spewing through their 24 hour trash-talking channels? Not only is he a straight shooter, he actually gets things done, not to mention that he shot down the uppity, self-absorbed leftists‘ teachers’ union- beautiful. Can you imagine our man Christie in a debate with B.H.O.?? He would mop the f###ing floor with him and I would pay to see it- a conservative’s dream come true.
Report Post »Please, Gov. Christie, for the good of the nation, RUN!
shellmen
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 6:56amIt appears to me that FOX is starting to do everything they can to make sure obama is reelected.
Report Post »justice
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 5:21amChristie and Allen West would get this country back on track. If it would only be true. Wish us all luck, that someone with fresh faces and new ideas run against Obomination.
Report Post »Protege
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:40amALMOST worth having Obama win a second term so Christie can take over in 2016.
Nahhhhh . . . .
Wish he would run, but he has great reasons not to. Maybe a Bachmann/Christie ticket might make him change his mind, though: still gets his experience, and gets to help the whole country on a higher level while doing some “on the job” training for 2020. :D
Report Post »IMTL
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:48amthe man that is Obaminations worse nightmare in 2012 is Herman the Hermanator Cain. He is a black american citizen, successful businessman, christian, conservative repub. HE will destroy all of this racist bs from Barack Insane Obamination. Ps he has and will show he has a birth cert.
Report Post »GdHUs
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:55amWhat he says about running for president makes sense. His lack of executive experience would hinder him in his presidential duties. But Obama was in the same boat and look where he is. Also, keep in mind Christie brings to the table many qualities Obama doesn’t have. Common sense, good articulation, sincerity, humility, courage, and conservative views to name a few.
Report Post »exdem
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:44amI really like Christie but he seems adamant about not running. My fantasy is for Sarah Palin to not only run but beat Obama. Can you imagine all the pundits and talking heads’ reaction? Priceless!
Report Post »But in reality I think she should continue to be a force placing more Tea Party candidates in office.
We need to dismantle the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
We have Pence, Rubio, Paul, Cain and Trump as possible Presidential candidates which gives me hope.
Beej13
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 4:23amWith all due respect, I hope the Republican Party is able to nominate a more capable candidate than the six you mentioned. Otherwise, a second term for Obama is all but sewn up.
Palin is not a serious candidate…not a deep thinker and not terribly curious about the world around her. While I find the national media’s treatment of her to be nothing short of reprehensible, the fact remains that she’s just not very adept. She speaks in talking points. Her “positions” on issues are little more than a regurgitation of whatever she heard Gingrich, Cheney, Krauthammer, Hannity, Beck, et al., say two days earlier. Not to mention, she’s EXTREMELY polarizing and incapable of procuring the Democrat and Independent votes necessary to challenge Obama in the northeast or northwest. I’d like her as a neighbor, but I don’t want her anywhere near the GOP nomination.
Mike Pence is a good conservative, but again, too polarizing a figure outside the heartland and southeast. I’d vote for him, but his name recognition is low and the national media would have an easy time defining him as a “wing-nut” based on some of his positions and public statements over the years. He’s just not the right man to knock off Obama.
Marco Rubio is even less accomplished, less experienced and less tested than Obama was in 2008…and we all see how that’s going. If having a skimpy resume is a valid knock on Obama, it has to be a valid knock on Rubio, as well.
Ron Paul is likable and intelligent, but not very presidential. In the media age, you have to “look” and “sound” like a leader. In that respect, he’s only modestly more credible than Ralph Nader. Short men with slumped shoulders who mumble don’t really exude “leadership” to many folks. His strict adherence to libertarian philosophy is another knock for social conservatives. It’s kind of hard for “values voters” to back someone who supports the decriminalization of drugs and prostitution. Such positions are even a turnoff to a fiscal conservative and social moderate like myself.
Herman Cain is certainly accomplished in the business world — with an inspirational personal story — but his strict opposition to abortion (in all cases) would cripple him with women voters. Additionally, he‘s never held an elected public office and is largely an unknown outside of Glenn Beck’s audience. Going from total obscurity to President only happens in movies. His credentials are more than sufficient to run a multi-billion dollar corporation, but not the country. Again, I like him, but there’s no record to judge him by. He’s a blank slate politically.
Donald Trump is a pop icon, but not a serious political candidate. His corporate bankruptcy filings equal his number of failed marriages at this point. He is not a conservative in any sense of the word. Trump is man of dubious character whose unbridled ambition sometimes drives him to make poor business and personal decisions. A big part of being President is diplomacy…being able to disagree without being disagreeable. Tact, humility and common decency have never been Donald’s strong suits. His embarrassing back-and-forth with Rosie O’Donnell is a testament to his general lack of good sense or good taste. He’s been a solid supporter of Hillary Clinton for years…an inconceivable proposition for anyone who considers himself a “Constitutional Conservative” voter. Donald Trump is considerably left of center on many issues. Just because he recently criticized Obama doesn’t make him one of the “good guys”…far from it, really.
So, who’s left? Well, a lot of people…and not one of them worthy. Forget Gingrich, Romney, Pawlenty, Huckabee and the like. It’s going to take someone who appeals to democrats in PA, OH and WV, Republicans in New England and conservatives in the red states…someone whose character, honor and integrity are beyond question…someone who reminds us of our greatness…makes us hopeful for our future and makes us feel good about ourselves again.
We need a principled candidate who will — with Republican majorities in the House and Senate — stop this madness and turn the ship around. We can’t simply be a nation of consumers anymore. We have to get back to producing and exporting our GOODS around the world…not the brilliant men and women of our military. We can’t simply be a nation of professionals and the service workers who wait on them. We need quality manufacturing jobs to reestablish a thriving middle class. The talented and industrious American workers have not gone anywhere…the jobs left them. I roundly reject the notion that those jobs are gone forever. Anyone in Congress who believes that has no business serving. We are competitive by nature; we just need Washington to get out of the way and allow us the opportunity to succeed or fail on our own without burdensome regulation or one-size-fits-all safety nets. We need an aggressive energy policy that discards these self-defeating regulations and opens up the expansion of drilling both on land and offshore, as well as considerable expansion of nuclear sources.
In essence, we need another “Reagan” to clean up after another “Carter.” I don’t see anyone like that on the national scene as of yet. Tom Coburn and Chris Christie aren’t running. Until someone does emerge, we’re still stuck with a “lesser of the evils” candidate to face Obama. That’s not a good feeling at all.
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:27am@BeeJ13
Your missive is thoughtful and well written. I agree with most of it. I disagree, however, with your final premise that we probably have only a “lesser of two evils” choice in the upcoming election.
There is no way a thoughtful person can call Ron Paul a lesser of two evils. Rep. Paul is the ONLY House member who has consistently fought for Constitutional principles throughout his career. He has done so even when it cost him personal gain in the form of chairmanships and other choice assignments. He answers to the Constitution and his constituents not to the Republican Party establishment. That is, by my definition, character, honor and integrity.
Along with the negatives that you listed his party independence is why it is very unlikely that Paul could make a serious run for President. The Party establishment are afraid of him because they cannot control him, but in large part they can and do control the money. I see his independence as a good thing, but I recognize that many others see it as not so good. So, a can’t/won’t win candidate; maybe. A “lesser of two evils” candidate; no way! He might be the only one on either side of the aisle in the House who isn’t evil.
I’m also keeping my eye on Pawlenty. He has a pretty impressive record as the Governor of a very liberal state. During his tenure the legislature has always been Democrat controlled as well. I don’t know that much about him yet, but I’d have to rate him a “look see” for ‘12.
Report Post »Beej13
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 12:32am@cykonas
Thank you for your reply. Actually, there‘s no real disagreement between us on Congressman Paul’s character, honor or career. I believe he is arguably the most authentic “Constitutional Conservative” on the right. For superficial reasons, however, I don‘t believe he’s capable of appealing to enough voters to win a national election…which, in turn, makes him extremely unlikely to receive the Republican nomination. You went straight to the heart of the matter, though…his independence from the establishment. I don’t include him as a “lesser of two evils” candidate because I don‘t believe he has a snowball’s chance of ever receiving the Republican Party nomination.
I’m talking about candidates like Romney, Gingrich, Santorum, etc., who, in many respects, have deep establishment ties and sufficient backing to push them to the front of the line. That’s not good for the GOP or for those of us who want a clean break from inside-the-beltway thinking and business-as-usual Republican politics.
My concern with Tim Pawlenty is that he hasn’t distanced himself from the pack in any meaningful way. He’s still got over a year to do that, but outside of Minnesota and a loyal Fox News audience, he’s still basically an unknown. Additionally, he‘ll have to overcome the GOP’s traditional “next-in-line” method of selecting its nominee. Conventional wisdom would suggest Romney will be the establishment’s candidate of choice — as he publicly “stepped aside” to clear the way for McCain in 2008 — but that’s why we have primaries.
And, in my mind, Mitt Romney is the very definition of a “lesser of two evils” candidate.
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 10:19am@BeeJ13
After reading your reply I see your point more clearly. It’s unfortunate that so much of a Presidential election comes down to “Media Presence”, but that is the way it is. For that reason alone Ron Paul would have a very tough go of it. Thank you television and JFK!
On the others you mention I am in complete agreement with you. If any of the three of them becomes the R nominee I would have to start taking a serious look at the other party candidates. All of my voting life I’ve heard the conventional wisdom of why one should not vote for other parties. I’ve done so many times in the past, as I believe that our duty is to vote our conscience. I could not vote for Obama, Romney, Santorum or Gingrich with a clear conscience because of their Party allegiances that I believe they would put in front of the good of the country.
Report Post »MeteoricLimbo
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:37amhe knows where he stands and seems to stay put
Report Post »BoilitDown
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:26amIf the left thinks that the exchange between Christie and the teacher wasn’t civil then strong honest leadership must equal incivility to them.
Report Post »How many of you have seen an employee who cannot take honest criticism and thinks the rules are too demanding, who also sees the boss as mean and hateful? I’ve seen many irresponsible youth with a complete lack of judgement like this. Do you see a parallel with that and the problems the left has with Christie?
USAMama
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:06amI saw this earlier and wasn’t happy, I thought he was unfair to Sarah Palin, but after listening to him a 2nd time I changed my mind. I wish he would run. Although I hear Donald Trump is seriously considering it. That just may work for me too!
Report Post »Grapeknutz
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 3:58pmIts just amaizing how the press can make someone like Palin look bad, haveing said that what Chris Cristie said make total sense about her.
Report Post »About Chris Christie……. all I can say is WOW!!
Butterfly2012
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:04amHe has my vote whenever he decides to run. Barring of course some major stupidity on his part between now and then. I like a straight talker even when it’s not always what I want to hear.
Report Post »Beej13
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:05amAgreed. In an environment where diatribes and Washington double-speak rule the day, isn’t it refreshing to hear someone speak directly to his constituents? At the risk of being labeled a “hate-monger” by agents of the Left, I think he’s an authentic “straight-shooter”…a throwback to a day when a man’s word was as good as a written contract. Perhaps, this is why the national media do not quite know what to make of him, yet. They’re not accustomed to such honesty. And, gee, what a novel idea that someone should be introspective, humble and responsible enough to recognize that he’s not adequately prepared to be president, yet! All of these media-driven “frontrunners” on the Right need to take note and realize that being “President” requires character, integrity, honor and honesty more than simple ambition.
Report Post »KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 11:16pmWe need to be petitioning for Dr. RON PAUL to run in 2012!
Report Post »He is the only real all around qualified candidate left to run!
http://www.ronpaul.com/
http://paul.house.gov/
megansmom
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:05amRon Paul has run for President and tho well qualified, he lost.He lacks presences and unfortunately, most people vote with their eyes and emotions not their brains.
Report Post »Nic
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:40amLook into Herman Cain. You might like him if you like Dr. Paul. I‘m stoked he’s probably going to run. He and Dr. Paul are very much alike and in my opinion, he may have that extra presence to draw voters to a more fiscal conservative message and solutions based approach to solving todays problems.
Report Post »americanut93
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:42amNo way. Ron Paul would never win as president. There are a few people out there who would be great as pres. Hermain Cain, Sarah Palin, Jim Demint, Michele backmann and Allen West. If any of these people ran i would vote for them.
Report Post »MeteoricLimbo
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:42amthe Hermanator is worth a peek…a thinker
Report Post »IMTL
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:28amMr paul isn’[t the only one that can win. Herman the Hermanator Cain. He will destroy Obama in all of his evil policies and racist tricks to divide. He is a real black man, born in the Usa and he has a birth cirtificate to prove it. a Christian conservative, tea party, republican, better look out Obamination,cause here comes Herman in 2012. He is all blacks thought they were getting in voting for Barack Insane.
Report Post »davecoolworld
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:21amWe do not know who our George Washington is yet. Chris Christie, Alan West, Marco Rubio, Dr. Paul…we will see.
Report Post »patchouli42
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:10amI’m not entirely sure Ron Paul will run. I’ve been hearing that he might come out and endorse Gary Johnson the former Governor of New Mexico.
Report Post »jblaze
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:39amDid no one get his last sentence…it was a direct hit to Obama running for President before he was ready to take on the job! It was a torpedo to the heart and fallacy of his Presidency!
Report Post »GUT_CHECK
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:40ami dont know how you put sarah palin or allen west on the same platform as RON PAUL.
Report Post »both of them are pro-war. but west at least wants to trim our foriegn presence to kicking ass and coming home. still, RON PAUL would say “the people, through their representitives, must declare war.” and since we are at no risk of being invaded, i would agree that we have little or no reason to be in so many countries. besides, if government finally removed all our rights and freedoms, wouldn’t we rather have our military here, on our own soil, to help us remove that government?
Sam I am
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:46pmThe conservatives better start looking for someone who can WIN!
Report Post »It’s not Herman Cain, Donald Trump, or Ron Paul.
mike_restin
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:20pmRon Paul is a good, honest man and would serve his country well as president but he is in the same position as Sarah Palin in that the media and the “organized left and right” would NEVER allow either of them to be elected. I believe the republican party leaders would rather have Obama for four more years rather than Paul or Palin for eight.
Report Post »The changes in politics with true constitutional leaders in office would destroy the “game”.
Vox Populi
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 6:55pmThis is the backbone Senator Coburn was looking for – unfortunately backbone cannot be effected, it comes from being committed to a cause and sold out to LIBERTY.
Do not EVER back down from an ad hominem attack – it sends a message that you don’t know what it is you believe, or you aren’t in agreement with the mood of the electorate (or both).
Civil discourse is NOT a pure leftist defitinition – I say the the GOP takes a lesson from the commander in cheif, we should begin to take GUNS to GUNFIGHTS…know what you believe, say what you know, then do what you say. Back the liberal into the corner by asking them why they want our rights, promised to ALL Americans? What do they have planned that requires the citizenry to be disarmed?
Regarding the presidential discussion – the unknown is good – because there is no national voice, there can be no pre-determined winner of a carefully orchistrated dirty tricks strategy against a particular candidate. WE THE PEOPLE will decide, when the time comes.
For now, give them what they don’t expect – your steadfast and passionate ideas – civily.
Report Post »QuietRiot
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:26pmRON PAUL is a boyscout question evader not presidential material.
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 11:34pmTell you right now the left will play up the health aspect of Cain.. I see it coming.. they have NOTHING else to go with the race card surely won’t work.. but they well make it sound like he wouldn’t make it 4 years..
Report Post »TruthLover
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 1:55amNo, what we need to do is organize a Tea Party write in vote for Chris Christie. If he won’t run, let’s hire him outright! Wouldn’t THAT shake things up!
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