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Gov. Christie’s Big D.C. Speech Wows, Increases Presidential Buzz

You know there’s buzz about you when you can deliver an eloquent, and captivating, political speech, deny you have any presidential ambitions during said speech, and the only thing anyone wants to write about afterwords is the subsequent non-existent presidential buzz.

That’s exactly what happened to GOP New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie today.

In a speech in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute, Christie didn’t do himself any favors in trying to quell conservative excitement over his supposed non-existent ambitions to run for president in 2012. Then again, about the only thing he could do to curb such enthusiasm is to become a mute. Or in Christie’s words, “commit suicide”:

“Listen, I threatened to commit suicide, I did, I said, ‘what can I do short of suicide to convince people I’m not running?’” Christie said. “Apparently, I actually have to commit suicide to convince people I’m not running.”

He continued, “You have to feel in your heart and in your mind that you’re ready for the presidency. And there are lots of people who will run just because the opportunity presents itself.

“That’s not a reason to be president of the United States,” Christie said. “You have to believe in your heart and in your soul and in your mind that you are ready and I don’t believe that about myself right now. So that’s why I said I won’t run and I can’t imagine that changing.”

The speech, which covered everything from American exceptionalism to problems with Social Security, blended serious political discussion with moments of appropriate comedy:

But Christie also had a message for the GOP candidates he supported during the 2010 campaign:

“If the people who I campaigned for don’t stand up and do the right thing, the next time they’ll see me in their district [it will be] with my arm around their primary opponent,” Christie said. “Because you asked me to put my reputation on the line for you based on a promise that you were going to deal with these hard issues.”

The speech seemingly sent thrills up many people’s legs, who considered it an excellent oration by a popular local politician who dominated on a national stage. Even Politico, which graded the speech, gave it an “A”:

Substance: Moving the nation toward “fiscal sanity,” reforming pensions and cutting into politically-sensitive “entitlement programs,” using New Jersey’s last year as a model.

Presentation: With notes but no text, threaded humor smoothly into a serious speech.

Conservative red meat: He studiously avoided sounding partisan, including repeated references to his cross-river “soulmate,” New York  Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Audience reaction: In a word, he killed.

Obama bash: “What I was looking for [in Obama's State of the Union] was for my president to challenge me. … And it was a disappointment that he didn’t. ”

OVERALL GRADE: A Not only achieved what he wanted to with a call to bipartisan, budget-cutting, pension reform and education improvements, but he again got to leave them wanting more by saying for the 100th time that he’s not running in 2012. Is he believable?

Politico’s news report also gave the speech high marks:

Chris Christie took Washington by storm today in his first national speech, with a call for details behind entitlement reform and concrete choices now to save a nation “teetering on the edge of disaster” from years of fiscal debts that are coming due.

The free-wheeling, hour-long speech was delivered by Christie without prepared text and with a natural ease at the podium, and it is sure to skyrocket the buzz about the New Jersey first-term governor’s presidential prospects, which he continues to insist are nonexistent for 2012.

“We’re on a path to ruin,” Christie said before the rapt crowd, mocking people who he said are afraid to touch proverbial third rails of politics.

National Review posted a poll on its website asking readers what they think, in light of Christie’s speech, the governor should do. Not surprisingly, they want him to run in 2012:

Gov. Christies Big D.C. Speech Wows, Increases Presidential Buzz

That’s not surprising considering the substance, which Politico captured in some of the speech’s best quotes (more of which can be found here):

  • “What I was looking for was for my president [in the State of the Union] to stand up and challenge me and say to me and everybody else in the country and say ‘now’s the time to fix things and I’m going to lead you there.‘ And it was disappointing that he didn’t do that.” [Watch video of this comment on The Blaze.]
  • “If you don’t deal with Social Security and Medicaid, then you’re participating in a failing proposition.”
  • “Some people say I’m too combative, some people say I’m too much of a fighter. … I’m fighting now because now is when it matters the most.”
  • “We have to fix Medicaid because it’s not only bankrupting the federal government, it’s bankrupting every state government”
  • “When we say entitlement programs we should be specific. You’re gonna have to raise the retirement age for social security. Whoo hoo! I said it and I’m still standing here. I did not vaporize into the carpet. We have to reform medicare… once again lightining didn’t strike.”

Over at Townhall, Greg Hengler reacted to the speech by saying, “Democrats: Be afraid. Be very afraid.”

That‘s especially chilling considering Christie’s “not running.” But if he keeps giving speeches like this, he might need to be put on suicide watch.

Comments (306)

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  • WHITE LOTUS2x
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:46pm

    My pc is on the blink and ididnt get to finish my comment. Last word was a lot of people put a lot of faith in pretty boy and were very let down. Meaning Brown. I think Christie is the real deal. Would vote for him in the blink of an eye.

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  • ConservativeFeminist
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:45pm

    Gov. Christy -

    We, the People, need you and your leadership in D.C.

    PLEASE run and select Herman Cain as your VP!

    Thank you.

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    • neverending
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:35pm

      perfect – absolutely perfect. Want out country back? They could sure do it.

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  • SunnyinVegas
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:42pm

    Oh I like this man….

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  • TeaParty2012
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:37pm

    Caution: For a NJ conservative I like him fine. But he is not a constitutional conservative. He speaks of greatness and big moves but I have yet to hear him speak of downsizing government. Maybe I just haven’t heard it but until I do…. I like him fine for NJ but not the country as a whole.

    As for the MSM… even though he is considered conservative they’ll endorse him as he will help split the conservative vote and once again give us a “McCain” type moderate.

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    • Stage_X_Tuning
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 10:58pm

      well said, I‘m from NJ and he’s doing good here, but I would not vote for him if he runs for 2012, as I hope people start doing some research about him and his past. Open your eyes people. So please stop saying Christie for 2012 until you really know what you are asking for. Just like with Obama.

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  • RightPolitically
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:27pm

    Awesome. A SINGULAR VOICE!

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  • T-2
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:26pm

    awwweee yeaaaahhhh, more Christie porn…..i love this fat man

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  • Thomas
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:26pm

    Thank You

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  • Randyrocker
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:26pm

    WOW! CHristie WoW!
    Oh yeah, after all who knows who FOX News will push to be their FOX New’s President, NOT YOURS.
    FOX News caught in dirty tricks against Ron Paul, talking about an underlying agenda. FOX News needs to fire these bastards immediately, including Bill O’ Reilly for trying to smear Ron Paul as he did on his show last night. It seems that FOX News will distort, lie and cheat on the fair and balanced news, because fair and balanced does not mean trustworthy. It means that they want to slant and forge the news broadcasts to brainwash you into accepting their agenda. Is it only a few at FOX, or is it the entire FOX News Network staff. What they are doing at FOX is distorting and photoshopping the news for their own agenda. A shameful act and one that deserves an apology and the firing of those in their staff that sanctioned this outright shameful lie. O‘Reilly should resign if he’s man enough to own up to his part in this sordid affair.
    http://www.prisonplanet.com/fox-news-caught-in-shocking-dirty-tricks-stunt-against-ron-paul.html

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    • RugDog
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:24pm

      Wow, that’s crazy. I “did” really like Fox. No more though.

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    • Malachai
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:49pm

      What‘s sad is that The Blaze is completely ignoring this as they don’t want to anger the Fox overlords. Had it been Huffington Post or a similar site, it would have been front page news.

      Sad.

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    • SHASTADIANE1
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:00pm

      What is this big deal and all you Ron Paul supporters? I don’t have a big problem with him, but he can hardly put a sentence together without getting ahead of himself, and though I agree with most of what he says, he doesn’t stand a chance with most of the Independant voters I think. The man looks like an unmade bed, and does not come across good on so many levels. We listened to his whole speech at work yesterday. I had already listened to it. I like him fine, but if you watch him, a lot of what he says is lost…he has no chrisma. As I said, I like what the man is saying, but do I think he is electable??? I doubt it..Donald Trump either. He has to much baggage, though he would be a GREAT International financial advisor. Daniel’s was boring…he didn’t stand out at all, and we tried our best to make it through his whole speech, and it wasn‘t even good enough to be left on the Blaze in it’s entirety. Only a portion of it was there yesterday. Herman Cain, said a lot of great things, and I agree with the man. I think he is serious and would probably do a good job, but his ebonics is a put off for a lot of folks as was noted in our listening to his speech at work yesterday. I’d be PROUD to have him as a president, but could he get enough of the vote to beat Obama??? I doubt it. I LOVED Allen West. He is a wonderful man I am sure, but he has yet to be proven…he just now got into office…let’s see how he does in his new office before we start putting him up as a Presidential candidate. Face it folks, we really don’t have anyone who stands out that much…Ron Paul supporters aside…there are not enough of them, and like I said, he doesn’t stand a chance Nationally because he looks like an unmade bed. Maybe Rand after he proves himself in the Senate, then he might come closer. Sorry Ron Paul supporters..this is just what I am hearing…I talk to folks from all over the US everyday, and he just isn’t causing the tingle you seem to feel.

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    • Malachai
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:38pm

      The point was less specifically about Ron Paul and more about how incredibly dishonest Fox news is. It also shows their bias against Ron Paul and it’s why you hear so much negative about him… or nothing at all.

      And charisma? Really? Is that what is required of a president? I’d rather have someone who is smart, knows what is wrong, is honest, and shoots to fix it. I chose my doctor because she knew what she was doing, not because I enjoyed listening to her feed me BS.

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    • BorderCollieFeeder
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 10:47pm

      I don’t believe what I see on any news station, across the board. Ouch, the hate!

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 11:24pm

      It’s not just Ron Paul supporters shasta. I’m not one of his boosters. I think he is great on a whole lot of issues, but he’s a bit of a crank and some of his supporters need to grow up.

      I’m pounding on this story because TRUTH matters to me.

      Does it matter to you? Seriously. Does it matter? Or do you only care about it when it serves your cause?

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    • midcoastmainepatriot
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 11:33pm

      Wake Up MORONS!!!!!!!!!Ron Paul Can’t WIN!!!!!! He has good ideas, but he is a BOOB and he will never be POTUS…. never in a million years will he win!!!! Luckily he’ll never get the nomination anyway…I want somebody ….anybody…..that can actually win the general and who’s middle name is NOT Hussien

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    • weeblewacker1
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:10pm

      yaa buddy! thats fox “the you better just do as we tell you” network! nice job on the link posting.
      as for mr bill,if you want to know more about him,check out this site: O’ ReillySucks.com or to see about mr.beck and his little schemes go see: GlennBeckSucks.com i even ask the beck-heads to go look,don’t let the sites names scare you,let their content scare you.

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  • Rightsofman
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:10pm

    My gov gives me a tingling sensation up my leg whenever he orates like that. RunCC run in 12.

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  • Jim-in-kansas
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:07pm

    Christie 2012 ……. Has a very nice ring to it

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  • Canada_Goose
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:00pm

    I feel soaked from just reading Mr. Seidl’s slobbering piece on Mr. Christie’s Washington speech. The only thing missing is the thrill up Mr. Seidl’s leg.

    I realize it’s big news when a politician gives a speech in front of a Washington think tank, but this fawning is really embarrassing, even for a Blaze reporter.

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  • jagr1850
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:55pm

    i can understand every word…..he would be a miracle and a prayer answered in the white house.!!!

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  • Beachluver
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:55pm

    Draft Him!!!!!!! NO ONE NO ONE is creating the BUZZ he is!!!! I tend to agree with Anne Coulter on this one.

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  • blanco
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:40pm

    Noooooo….not him!

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    • WHITE LOTUS2x
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:50pm

      Blanko: Sorry, no no no, not Brown,CHRISTIE GOOD. PC HAD A HICUP AND WENT ITS OWN WAY WITH OUT ME.

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  • Overthehorizon
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:38pm

    Watch out…he could be a Trojan Horse. He’s sayiing things people want to hear but he recently appointed a Muslim to be a judge. Is he blind or…? Who are his advisors? Who is pulling his strings?? How is he different from BO? Selah!

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    • Bemused
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:06pm

      He seems to be pro-Islam and that’s the last thing we need now. Allen West would be a better choice, he sees multiculturalism for what it does to a country. (Just take a look at the strife in France.)

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    • ClockKing
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:07pm

      It is irrational to assume that every single Muslim is a potential Jihadi. Have you never met a Muslim in your life? Never been friends with one? Some of them actually came to the US to get away from Sharia and are fairly apostate.

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    • WHITE LOTUS2x
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:40pm

      over: Any one of them could be a rhino. You just have to take a chance sometimes. Look at the great Scott Brown.

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 10:15pm

      I think you also have to ask whether his psoition on the mosque et al is a principled and informed one or a knee jerk position taken because he’s never heard the evidence and argument from the other side. He’s in liberla New Jersey. How many conservatives are there in that state really informed on the Islamist threat. He’s a smart guy with a low BS tolerance from what I can see. Maybe when he gets all the briefs he will change his mind with a whispered “Holy crap!”

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  • caseydog27
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:38pm

    I keep seeing posts here and there about Christie really being a RINO, I have to do more homework before jumping on the wagon. I do like what he says though….

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:45pm

      On some issues he is a moderate Republican. No, he isn’t as conservative as others. But he is so unPC and in your face about it that calling him a RINO is pointless.

      He isn’t just a fiscal hawk. He is a juggernaut standing against the pretensions of the Leviathan of State.

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    • Stage_X_Tuning
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 6:54am

      @caseydog27
      please just look a little at the below link and youll get a better understanding on Christie and why more people are turning away from him.

      In this multi-part series we will address all of these issues with specificity and abundant documentation. So buckle in and – if you are a member of the “Christie-for-President-in-2012″ fan club – prepare to be awakened by some very inconvenient truths.

      http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-intro

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  • Mundyguy
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:36pm

    How refreshing! I watch a politician speaking — and I don‘t feel that he’s insulting my intelligence. I hope he runs, even if only to give American voters an example of true leadership qualities.
    I fear that most Americans will reject him– no room for sacrifice in our society today.

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  • wodiej
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:35pm

    Check out his positions on issues. He’s a bully who cut spending in one state. He still has a huge deficit. I would never support someone for leadership who has no willpower.

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    • chickenlittle
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:41pm

      He’s only Governor of ONE state… what do you expect??? As for still having a deficit, well, who do you think ran that up??

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    • chickenlittle
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:45pm

      PS… As to not supporting someone with no willpower, I don’t see too many Dems with the willpower to ever lower spending… they’ve had enough chances… so I assume you vote Tea Party, right?

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    • chickenlittle
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:08pm

      Last P.S. After reading some of the other posts, I’m thinking maybe you ARE right and I should investigate his stand on some other issues… did he really appoint a Muslim judge? Anyway, my apologies for jumping the gun here.

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  • Sploich
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:27pm

    While I absolutely respect Governor Christie’s reasons for not running, every time he says he won’t run I am reminded of George Washington, who despite not wanting to be president knew that he was being called into duty and responded. Christie is the guy we need right now and I wish he would sacrifice his own feelings for the country.

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    • SunnyinVegas
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:54pm

      Wholeheartedly agree…well said

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    • neverending
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:31pm

      You are so exactly right – he is really our only hope coupled with West, Cain or Rubio. He would mop up the floor with obama.

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    • missbosslady
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:41pm

      That‘s exactly what I think of whenever Christie’s name comes up.

      The worst politician is the one that actually wants to be one.

      The nomination process should be changed and you should only have a shot at the ticket if we asked you to, no ring, no hat to throw into it, no, you should be such a notable citizen that, like Washington, you should beseeched to run.

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  • Islesfordian
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:22pm

    A great bishop of the church in the 4th century and the teacher of Augustine of Hippo, Ambrose, was so respected as a leader in milan that when the bishop there died, even though he was a layman and didn’t want to become bishop, the people grapped him and dragged him to the cathedral to be ordained and consecrated the very same day.

    We may have to DRAG Christie into the race. If he pulls a “if nominated I will not run. If elected I will not serve” on us we should respond, “Screw that! Just get in there!”

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:24pm

      I meant they grabbed him.

      Damn dislexia! :-)

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:07pm

      @Islesfordian: We conservatives CAN BE compassionate…sorry about the dyslexia! LOL Hey…great post! Might take quite a crowd to drag him to it…he is a pretty big fella (fortunately for us, big in a whole lot more ways than stature,huh?)…

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  • Danglinbags
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:16pm

    Nuttin’ but a jealous hater. He can’t stand that Gibbs is hawter than him. Ginger hater.

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  • Country
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:15pm

    Christie/Trump?

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:23pm

      Christie/West

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    • Psychosis
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:34pm

      christy yes…………………..trump no

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    • Frank Lee Trickey
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:24pm

      Christie is a gun control advocate. Not suitable for a presidential ballot.

      Frank Lee Trickey  
    • TeaParty2012
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:44pm

      Trump donated money to Rahm Emanuals Chicago Mayor campagne…… and you trust him to do anything other than serve his own interest?

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    • OutOfTheAether
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:35pm

      I could go with Christie/Beck. hmmmmmmm

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    • Country
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:38pm

      Christy/Ron Paul

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    • missionarydad
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:50pm

      Trump also donated money to Charles Shumer and Anthony Wiener, I think the Donald is just getting free publicity to bring more success to his TV show.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:15pm

    We need more Christies in the states and in the federal level positions; people who will put the needs of the country and the will of the people first, formost, and always over their own agendas and their own desires to be ‘professional politicians’ in DC.

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    • BorderCollieFeeder
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:43pm

      I agree Snowleopard. We just got our own version of Chris here in Rick Scott. He may not have the great Jersey-Speak Christie has, but he ain’t scared. The libs and unions hate Rick Scott, which means he must be on the right track!

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    • screwauger
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:12pm

      The same goes for Maine. We elected Paul LaPage (R) Governor and he has the libs and dems in this state (not to mention all the state run media outlets) churning on a daily basis!! I Love It. Go Christie

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    • BoilitDown
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:09pm

      I was all for Christie until I discovered the New Jersey Conservatives view of him today. I had to check my premises.
      See this…
      http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-intro

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    • kung
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:44pm

      Wisconsin also has a tough new leader in Walker. The people who refuse to sacrifice for a solvent future are outside right now en masse yelling and cursing.

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  • Ironmaan
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:13pm

    The man is fantastic. If he starts to get momentum, he will scare the libs more and be hated more than Palin.
    http://guerillatics.com

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    • royalstar
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:21pm

      He will be hated by the usual suspects, but I think even liberals are ready to hear some truth from any politician as opposed to the mealy mouth leftists they are used to. I hope he keeps his word to New Jersey. Not that he wouldn’t do an excellent job as President, but New Jersey needs him. If we can’t find another conservative equally talented for our country we are screwed any way,

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    • SunnyinVegas
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:51pm

      and hated more than Beck, too…

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    • BoilitDown
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:05pm

      IRONMAAN
      I was a Christie supporter and excited about the “leader we’ve been looking for” until today. Conservatives in New Jersey apparently have good reason to doubt his credentials. I’ve been made to check my premises.
      Please look at this site.
      http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-intro

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    • decendentof56
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:12pm

      Listen….One thing he said that we shouldn’t forget was that everyone in Wash is waiting for the other guy to say something that they can capitalize on. That’s a sorry commentary about our gov. Neither party, until the recently-elected Rebub’s, have had the guts to ‘just say it’. Christie has tapped into that reality, and people love it. We’re actually starving for it.
      Now, not to pour water on Christie, but I want to know about the muslim judge he appointed. I’m very reluctent to believe a Muslim would put himself in danger of being targeted by rad-Muslims by abiding our Constitutional laws.

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    • GreatAmericanBeckFan
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 10:38pm

      Are you sure about that? Just how fantastic? You must have really researched the hell out of this guy huh? Can I truly trust your statement here and trust the my kids future on this guy with what you are telling me? Or maybe you are jumping on a bandwagon kind of like millions did with Obama. Maybe he is the libs next John McCain! or an establishment plant.

      A great orator does not necessarily a good president make…Gee if I could only remember where I learned that!

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    • Libertarian
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 11:15am

      Mr. Christie should run for president. He has an obligation to New Jersey that I understand, but as a countryman he could do more for New Jersey as Executive of the Union. I would love to see the ballot filled up with people like Pence, Bachmann, Paul and Christie.

      The country had dialed 911, will they answer the phone?

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  • bassist237
    Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:12pm

    Well said… keep it up!

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    • cnsrvtvj
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:15pm

      Christi rocks Bassist. This only means that the MSM will ramp up its attack on Governor Christie. I think he would make an excellent President. We can only improve on what we have now. I hope he runs, but don’t think he has plans to.

      http://www.donsmithshow.com – conservative news and political humor

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    • solaveritas
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:33pm

      Chris is humble enough to tell everybody, “I am not a wizard. The problem isn’t as complicated as “rocket science”, but the problem is as difficult as “self discipline”.

      Chris is willing to admit that the simple problem is “you can only (especially now) spend what you can afford. What you can earn. What you can pay back.”

      “Super-entitlements are a dream we can no longer afford.”

      Chris is a Republican AFTER he is an American.

      Chris’ new campaign slogan….. “Its not about the next election. Its about the next generation!!”

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    • solaveritas
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:38pm

      Chris Christie should NOT run for President. He should honor his word to New Jersey. He should campaign for EVERY state to elect a governor like him, and recapture States’ rights.

      Christ Christie and Sarah Palin should not accept a place on the ticket, but should pound away from the sidelines.

      Cain/Bachmann
      or
      Cain/West

      With the support of people who are AMERICANS first, and Republicans second, Cain will win and we will survive, and New Jersey will get healed and be a model State, and fat people will have a super-role model to hold up to the country and say “fat is waaaaaay better than stupid”!!!

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    • cnsrvtvj
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 5:57pm

      @solaveritas – Great post. Well said.

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:07pm

      Solaveritas, I said the same about Palin. I think she is a stronger force outside the campaign than in. You may be right about Christie too. Imagine those two dynamos NOT running but still campaigning for the cause keeping the real candidates feet in the fires..

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    • Frank Lee Trickey
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:22pm

      He is a gun control advocate. I do not see republicans or TEA party members voting for anyone like that.

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    • alvino
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:26pm

      The United States is on the edge of financial ruin. If Governor Christie does not run, I’m not sure that a republican can win… the current field is a barrel full of damaged fruit, other than Chris.

      Governor Christie, if you don’t run in 2012, it will be too late for America.

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    • DashRipRock
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 6:36pm

      Steve Womack 2012

      He is the republican congressman who
      submitted to congress the defunding
      of Obama’s teleprompter.

      Thats funny as hell

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    • hifi74
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:20pm

      See Mr. Christie, it is because of responses like yours that make people want you to be The President more and more everyday. Strangely enough I do not think that the suicide route would work either. I think you would find a large write in campaign launched in your absentia. While I think Christie would be, if not exactly what this country needs right now then damn close, a great candidate I can respect his wanting to wait.

      Oh an Mr. Seidl

      “The speech seemingly sent thrills up many people’s legs,”

      For the love of god man, you made me vomit a little using a Matthews inspired line like that. Uuuuuuuuuuuggghhghghghghgghh. Think about your poor innocent readers next time.

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    • mcfinch
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:22pm

      Well said speech.

      http://politicalbowl.com

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    • OutOfTheAether
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:32pm

      “…there are lots of people who will run just because the opportunity presents itself. That’s not a reason to be president of the United States”

      Which is the very reason why he’s an excellent candidate in my book.

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    • Malachai
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 7:46pm

      Nice… but I must wonder why the Blaze isn‘t commenting on the fact that Fox grossly misrepresented the crowd’s reaction to Ron Paul winning CPAC and purposefully played a video from last year, presenting it as if it had happened this year.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwo0Iyrh1Zk

      Oh wait, I know why they are ignoring it…

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    • SHASTADIANE1
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:06pm

      I’d vote for him. So far the only one I have seen that I would vote for if he were to run. He’d have the best chance of winning I think. But I agree, I don’t think he will change his mind. He has little International experience for one thing, and I think he is honest enough to want to do what is right for the country, and not what is right for him. (By right, I mean what he thinks would be good)

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    • Sinista Mace
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:11pm

      I heard he wanted to take guns away, but I haven’t seen any evidence of it yet, I’m still searching…

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    • MareeClaire
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:24pm

      he’s fatter than Michael Moore!

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    • missionarydad
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:33pm

      Chris Christie is in favor of the mosque being built at ground zero and he is for gun control. I think he is a great leader and governor of New Jersey but because of his present stances I would not support him for President, now that said if he got the nomination I would vote for him over Obama hands down, I would vote for anyone over Obama. I really believe very strongly in Mitt Romney and think a Romney/Rubio ticket would be very powerful for 2012. Here is one of a thousand reason that I like Mitt Romney and it is very short. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNJZrJVDpbY

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    • hifi74
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:42pm

      Your right Mareeclaire, I forgot you silly liberals don’t get caught up on silly things like content of character. You only worry about their race or sex or how fat or how skinny they are. Unless you’re going to have an actual argument about the content of character (something you are seemingly running short on) then you are just proving how obviously hypocritical and superficial you really are.

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    • DisillusionedDaily
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 8:51pm

      Chris Christie/Allen West in 2012

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    • conmike
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:03pm

      Christie is great!

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    • decendentof56
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:04pm

      Yes, as some here have said, Christie should stay in NJ and he and Palin should work form the side-lines. For now! For the ticket we need a game changer. Cain-Bachmann-West- work for me. Ron Paul, Rand Paul, and other strong fiscal and social Conservatives would make good candidates in the cabinet. I agree with Ron Paul that the DOE, IRS, the Fed, and several other dept’s should be either eliminated or scaled WAY back. The Federal gov is way-way beyond it’s intended mission statement in our Constitution.

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    • exdem
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:06pm

      @MALICHAI
      Thank God you progressives are all over that FOX clip. Its the biggest thing you guys have on FOX. Good work little man- NOW BUZZ OFF!

      @MAREECLAIR
      Nobody’s fatter than Micheal Moore

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    • davecoolworld
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:34pm

      Governor Christie,
      While you may not feel you are ready, millions feel that you are the man for the job. No one can understand the responsibility associated with The Office of President of The United States of America except for 44 men. Our current administration is determined to destroy OUR Republic and we may not be able to make until 2012 let alone 2016. George Washington did not want to be President, but he finally realized it was not only his duty but, his destiny. Ready or not Governor, this may be your destiny.

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    • Smokey_Bojangles
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:40pm

      I Agree Solaveritas,Except it should be West/Cain AHAHA

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    • Malachai
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:40pm

      @EXDEM

      Nope, it’s just the most recent. They are dishonest very frequently, but the Foxipublican squad just don’t see it. This most recent example is just especially blatant and anyone intelligent would begin to question how much stock they should put into anything Fox says. Of course, you’ll just ignore it and go back to believing everything they tell you while doing 0 research yourself.

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    • uncleherbert
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 9:56pm

      Chris Christy for POTUS. He will get my vote! We need to start now, talk him into it! Has the common sense it takes plus he is a conservative!

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    • Physicist_In_Training
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 10:04pm

      If Chris Christie does not run in 2012, I am writing him in on my ticket.

      I’ve been reading a lot of posts in favor of Romney, but I must caution you that in Romney, you will only get more of what Obama and Bush had to offer the country. Don’t forget that Romneycare was the template for Obamacare (the same economist who crafted Romneycare, in fact, helped write Obamacare. I learned that in an article here.). If you need another reminder, I strongly encourage you to look up videos of the presidential debates prior to the ‘08 election. Romney was wishy-washy and would sometimes flip on his stance mid debate, while he would laugh along with all the other candidates at Ron Paul for his “fearmongering” warnings of an imminent economic crisis– the same crisis that became President Elect Obama’s first topic of address, after the elections but before the inauguration. I support the Tea Party movement 100%, as do many people here; please do the movement proud by remaining strong in your values and educated in your stance.

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 10:09pm

      Malachai, you can count me as one conservative who will stay on this Fox story and nor circle the wagons. But it‘s nice to see that Mediaite has it AND Fox’s admission of guilt to a “mistake” at least.

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    • GreatAmericanBeckFan
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 10:22pm

      @PHYSICIST_IN_TRAINING, that would be stupid to just throw your vote away in a very important election.
      You really don’t know what you are talking about with Mitt Romney, getting your information from other posters is not very creditable…. What Mitt Romney set up in Ma is a million times more constitutional + honorable than Obama shoving a nationwide unconstitutional program.

      I am not one to just jump on one political bandwagon after another like most people here. What I hear about Chris Christie is very disturbing and have confirmed it with a couple creditable sources just not convinced this guy is not a political plant.

      Mitt Romney has the best resume I have ever observed in a presidential contented right now I am leaning heavily in his direction.

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    • Stage_X_Tuning
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 10:27pm

      he is far from a conservative, he is hypocrite RINO in conservative drag. please people do your homework before you think of voting for someone you think is on your side. Yes he has done good, but he is far from a conservative. DO A SEARCH for = “Chris Christie: A Conservative Myth Exposed”

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    • GreatAmericanBeckFan
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 11:13pm

      MALACHAI,

      Maybe it is because everyone already knew that Ron Paul was going to win that joke of a straw poll. His followers are more like worshipers and they pack the place, and are the only ones attempting to win it. There is no news in this and besides the guy is such a minor candidate.

      If he gets over 2% he ran one hell of a campaign considering how far out there he is. I would say sorry for being blunt, but unlike politicians I do not apologize for anything it is a sign of weakness.

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    • Physicist_In_Training
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 11:23pm

      @GreatAmericanBeckFan

      Everything I have heard or seen or read about Christie has been good, by my standards of judgment. I appreciate Stage_X_Tuning’s advice on specific things to search for, though. Be certain I will look them up. If I find I have been mistaken or mislead in my opinions, then I will change them. If I was the type of person to “jump on [a] political bandwagon” I would be running around with the pro-communist and socialist groups that are so common to my age group.

      I do not get my information from posts, by the way; I believe you have misread my comment. I said I learned about the common denominator in Romneycare and Obamacare in an article, not a post. I am a very thoughtful young lady; I followed it up with research of my own, as I always do before formulating an opinion. Here is the link to the original article I read, as well as a couple others that you might find interesting as follow-ups. I know Wikipedia can be suspect sometimes, but its citations regarding this matter checked out. Check them yourself if you are skeptical.

      http://www.theblaze.com/stories/coming-soon-the-obamacare-comic-book/
      http://econ-www.mit.edu/files/128
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Gruber_%28economist%29

      Prior to this knowledge, I already knew that Romneycare held many elements of Obamacare, such as the individual mandate. In my home state, a bill was co-sponsored by Bob Bennett in early 2009 that was presented as an alternative to Obamacare. My research on this bill found that it, too, used Romneycare as a template, and also included some of the common elements of it and Obamacare. I did not find this bill to be appealing, either. I also recall reading a quote in the newspaper from Mitt Romney stating his displeasure that he was not consulted by Obama about healthcare, since he had already reformed it in Massachusetts.

      As to “throwing my vote away…” well, I am an ideologue to the core. I will not vote for a person whom I feel does not represent me, even if they do happen to have an (R) after their name, or are backed by billions of dollars that my candidate of choice is not. In the 2010 election, I voted mostly Republican on the big ticket positions, but Constitution party for one of the senators and Libertarian for a representative, and I stand by those votes — even though neither of them won.

      I’ve actually put a lot of thinking into the “splitting the vote” issue, and have an interesting idea as to a solution to this problem…not that it really matters anyway, just a slightly tangential remark.

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 12:34am

      Although I would love to see a man of his character and integrity run for the 2012 election, I have always said (several times on here) that the only way for this Country to succeed is or the Governers to stand against the might of the Fed. For the States to unite and give legal voice against the Constitutional rape that is being carried out against us by Washington. I would rather Christy (for now) stand as a gubanatorial leader within the 50 states and lead the 10th amendment charge against our current userpers to make us a free nation once again.

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 12:42am

      President- Herman Cain
      Sec State- John Bolton
      Sec. Defence- Allen West
      All else are fill-ins, and regardless, this cabinet would rock America’s socks off.

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 12:49am

      Stage_X_Tuning
      Posted on February 16, 2011 at 10:27pm
      he is far from a conservative, he is hypocrite RINO in conservative drag. please people do your homework before you think of voting for someone you think is on your side. Yes he has done good, but he is far from a conservative. DO A SEARCH for = “Chris Christie: A Conservative Myth Exposed”

      Sorry, huff-po boy. You showed me your hand. As soon as you said “do your homework’ you showed yourself to be a liberal plant. Haven’t gone to your “link” yet, but I will bet when i do, it will be a propaganda piece attempting to destroy Christie’s name.
      Nice try, but try again harder next time.
      Liberals can’t win with the truth, only with lies, propaganda and games.
      Move to France if you don’t like our Constitution, it ain’t that hard to do.

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    • Sinista Mace
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:28am

      We’re not stupid Fox.

      We’re voting for Ron Paul.

      We’ve already made up our minds.

      We don’t care who you Neocons and establishment Republicans put forth in the Lame Stream media.

      Ron Paul 2012.

      http://www.prisonplanet.com/fox-news-caught-in-shocking-dirty-tricks-stunt-against-ron-paul.html

      Go ahead and keep putting out the BS that he can’t win, so you can try to cheat with your stupid machines.

      Egypt.

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    • Sinista Mace
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:30am

      Herman Cain is a joke.

      He worked for the Federal Reserve.

      We’ll NEVER VOTE FOR FEDERAL RESERVE SCUM.

      KICK TIM GEITHNER OUT OF OUR TREASURY.

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    • Jimtt500
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:58am

      Chris Christie: A Conservative Myth – Intro

      http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-intro

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    • Physicist_In_Training
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:59am

      @GreatAmericanBeckFan
      My response to you got deleted, through no action of yours, I’m sure, as you have been the height of politeness and class in your comments. Surely it was not deleted due to offense, as it was polite and acknowledged the points made by others. Surely, it was not due to the multiple references I gave, since I have notice many other posts also cite their references. Surely, it was not because I am young, female, educated, and extremely conservative, thus shattering the image I’m sure you (or some mysterious reporter) had of me. No, it must have been reported for being too long. I certainly can be long winded. We should probably press congress to pass a law against long comments, to protect good citizens like you against young upstarts like me. There ought to be a law!

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:05am

      Physicist_In_Training
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:59am
      @GreatAmericanBeckFan
      My response to you got deleted, through no action of yours, I’m sure, as you have been the height of politeness and class in your comments. Surely it was not deleted due to offense, as it was polite and acknowledged the points made by others. Surely, it was not due to the multiple references I gave, since I have notice many other posts also cite their references. Surely, it was not because I am young, female, educated, and extremely conservative, thus shattering the image I’m sure you (or some mysterious reporter) had of me. No, it must have been reported for being too long. I certainly can be long winded. We should probably press congress to pass a law against long comments, to protect good citizens like you against young upstarts like me. There ought to be a law!

      You got a boyfriend?
      Is he a former Marine?
      …..Is he bigger than me?

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    • Jimtt500
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:18am

      On the other hand, there exists a growing list of words and deeds that cast him in anything but a conservative light:

      * His budget passed only after three conservative Republicans were bullied into voting for it and the savings achieved in the budget were done at the expense of new taxes, new fees, federal Stimulus funds and accounting gimmicks; the 2% property tax cap will actually cause taxes to skyrocket; he has yet to propose the “across the board” tax cuts he promised as a candidate; the budget actually INCREASES state expenditures by 6% and the number of staff in the Governor’s office making $100,000 per year increases by ten;
      * His confrontation with the unions is pure Kabuki theater with nothing accomplished but acrimony; he has yet to lay off a single state employee and his proposed 2011 state worker reduction plan is little more than window dressing;
      * He has populated his cabinet with notorious liberals while firing the only true conservative – after slandering him;
      * He has endorsed notorious RINO candidates in the 2010 mid-term election while avoiding (with one notable exception) contact with conservative candidates;
      * He supports a multi-state Cap & Trade scheme known as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and is so committed to Cap & Trade that he used funds raised from RGGI’s carbon auctions to help balance the budget; he has directed that state funds be appropriated to subsidize “green” technology ventures such as off-shore windmills;
      * He has refused to join other state attorneys-general in a joint lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Obamacare while accepting federal funds for the implementation of a similar program on a statewide level;
      * He is on record saying that he does not believe illegal aliens are here illegally; he has indicated that he supports amnesty for illegals; he generally favors strict gun control and he supports construction of the Ground Zero Mosque even as he condemns those who oppose it.

      In this multi-part series we will address all of these issues with specificity and abundant documentation. So buckle in and – if you are a member of the “Christie-for-President-in-2012″ fan club – prepare to be awakened by some very inconvenient truths.

      http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-intro

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    • Physicist_In_Training
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:37am

      @My Sacred Honor
      Ha, ha…that’s cute. Yes to the first, no to the second, and my guess is as good as yours to the third. Although…my dad is a former Officer of the Marines; he’s getting a bit large in the belly, but he can still run 7 miles in about 50 minutes! Pretty good for a man approaching the mandatory retirement age for his field. I‘m pretty proud to be my parents’ daughter; my mom and dad are both really exceptional human beings.

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    • Stage_X_Tuning
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 6:33am

      @My Sacred Honor
      You just called a Very Conservative Person a liberal plant. I would hope that you can read just a few things that are at the link if you do the search like Jimtt500 did to see for yourself and come back here and apologize to me for not doing your research.

      @Jimtt500
      Thanks you for looking there is a bit more then just that one page that you saw. just look around on that site and you’ll soon see that he has a long way to go be for one can call him a Conservative. but like i said he has done good thing in NJ but im keeping and eye on him as well as telling people not to jump on to the bandwagon just so fast with out reading up on him. PLEASE PEOPLE DO YOUR RESEARCH ON CHRISTIE

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    • happyboy
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 8:42am

      NO AMERICA YOU CANNOT HAVE HIM

      We need him in New Jersey, how about Palin?

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    • Lantern
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 9:38am

      If Christie feels like he is not ready, who am I to argue?

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    • Lantern
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 9:42am

      Anyone else see a teleprompter? Anyone? Anyone?

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    • gofigureinternational
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 11:54am

      Physicist_in_training…Good for you holding to principles. Therein lies part of the problem for the last 25 years. The media helps get the most progressive Republican the nomination and frequently the true voting conservatives stay home rather than put a crack, if even hairline, in their armor of character. For many of us, the last few elections have been about holding the nose and voting for the candidate the least distasteful! MOST of the Republicans who have their proverbial toe in the political waters right now are RINO’s. Christie, DeMint, West, and Bachmann all have some great qualities and not surprising the same candidates are usually hammered with any coverage from the main stream media. The downside of the upcoming elections is ANYONE is going to look conservative compared to BHO. Most, if not a true conservative Constitutionalist, will likely only preside over the crumbling of the Republic if elected. Additionally, I would still not be surprised if a major event perfectly timed occurred prior to the election to rally at least a portion of the Dem base to help swing the electorate behind a politically wounded POTUS. It truly makes you reflect on what the last round of politicians and the electorate had to be thinking during the fall of the Roman Empire! Stay on track holding true to your beliefs and perhaps we will have a Physicist to vote for one day. I hope you find or have an equally thoughtful Mr. Physicist as even during the upcoming turmoil, you have to try to see the positives in every situation in life.

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    • Miguelito
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 12:56pm

      The Truth Shall Set You Free!!!

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    • copper
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 2:17pm

      I like what Christie says fiscally, BUT…..

      There are other issues that I’m NOT so HAPPY with.

      He IS FOR GUN CONTROL. He also has some questionable ties to questionable MUSLIMS. He appointed a longtime mouthpiece for radical Islamists to be a judge and defended a radical imam Mohammed Qatanani, head of one of the largest mosques in NJ against the DHS in 1999. Mohammed failed to mention that he had been convicted in an Israeli military court for being a Hamas member and supporting Hamas.

      We NEED some CAUTION and to have time to investigate people before we jump on the bandwagon to usher them into the WH. Look how many wanted Scott Brown to run for president. He’s just another McCain progressive.

      We don’t need more of what we already have had.

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    • Nathaniel Horn
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 3:15pm

      WoW, just WoW.

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    • Clive
      Posted on February 17, 2011 at 4:19pm

      electing a man that fat, would be like electing a crack head. standing next to obama, chris looks like a corpse.

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