Why is Chris Christie Hugging MSNBC Host Mika Brzezinski?
- Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:22pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was in New York City today making the rounds on the morning shows. After he stopped at “Fox and Friends” to talk about his reforms in New Jersey and his heated exchange recently with a parent over his choice to send his kids to private school, he headed over to MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” There, his appearance ended when he gave often-contentious host Mika Brzezinski a hug. Say what?
The embrace came at the end of a long 15-minute interview, and after the segment started with Mika wondering out loud if the blunt governor is “huggable.” The answer, apparently, is “yes he is:”
Christie’s response of “Eat your heart out America” may be a debatable phrase among conservatives considering Mika’s seeming contempt for conservatives and their principles.
You can watch the full interview below. In it, Christie discusses how people confuse bluntness with inflexibility, how the two aren’t “mutually exclusive,” his now-infamous school exchange, and how Obama is “failing” on the debt issue:
You can also watch both clips from his interview with Fox, in which he discuses who might be catching his eye for the 2012 GOP nomination:
(H/T: Mediaite)
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Comments (124)
selenesteets
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:45pmThe lesson here? All political debates should be held during snuggle-parties.
Report Post »Randyrocker
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:29pmMika Brzezinski the ear-phoned hooked-up morning news talking head who recites everything she hears through the ear-phones coming directly from the White House speaker system in the Oval Office, has decided on her own (WOW!) to get up out of her seat and give a big hug to Chris Christie New Jersey’s cartoon Governor, and it makes big news. WOW! Barack Obama probably did a back flip when they their cheeks met, or then again maybe he asked her to give Christie a big one from him, who knows?
Report Post »thetang
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:27pmCommen Sence, where have I heard that before? Go Gov,GO!!
Report Post »ed0315
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:26pmThere is no shower hotter enough to wash off a Mika Brzezinski.
Report Post »last frontier
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:22pmIf we are the frogs, is Christie the pot or the cold water?
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:20pm.
Why is Chris Christie Hugging MSNBC Host Mika Brzezinski?
Hate to say it, but he might have been drinking…… I mean even a hag like Mica could look good after a few. Ok OK a few too many…….
Report Post »Sound The Trumpet In Zion
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:13pmI think I wouldn’t have a problem giving Mika a hug, I would be very concerned about his sanity and his health if he was to hug Clinton, Maddow, Napolitano or Pelosi. I would worry about his sanity because hugging one of them I would have to put a paper bag over their faces and then still fight back the nausea. As for his health, if I was to hug one of them I would be immediately be searching to find the knife stuck in my back as I was going to the hospital to have it removed. The only thing that I saw that was untrue was when he said that obama was a leader. Obama would not know how to be a leader if it bit him on the butt and then jumped in his face.
Report Post »Nemo13
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:04pmYou people need to look closer than this guy’s tough talk. He is a RINO. Christie’s weak on immigration, he supports what he calls “a commonsense path to citizenship” – which is what conservatives call “amnesty.” He was conspicuously absent from that multistate suit to end Obamacare. Christie is a cap & tax fan, endorsed RINO Mike Castle over Christine O’Donnell, etc… Just another loud mouth.
Report Post »BS61
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:37amAgreed after I read this!
http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-intro
Report Post »SafeguardOurLiberty
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:58pmI am kind of unsure about him. He is outspoken, which I like, but there are a number of issues I don’t like about him. I am not worried now because I don’t think he will seek the election for president.
Report Post »ozzie
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:40pmA lot of people have been heavily critical of Christie, and I agree with a lot of it- But, unlike BO, I don’t think Christie is a wannabe dictator. No matter what Christie‘s opinions are on some of the issues he’s been accused of being a RINO on (rightfully so with some things)- not a thing can happen unless the Congress gets a bill to him. With the large gain in Republicans in the house (many true conservatives) and more coming during the 2012 elections— as well as the chance to make up valuable ground in the Senate, I just don’t see any of the criticisms or concerns about Christie being realized. The bigger concerns should be due to leaders that don’t care for the rule of law as it applies to them.
Report Post »Ron_WA
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:58pmThat was nice; I just hope the liberalism is transmittable.
Report Post »THX-1138
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:57pmThis cat understands politics. That was almost a Reagan moment there…
Report Post »ozzie
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:55pmChristie has the best chance to beat Hil-dog in 2012. I’ll bet that he has the best chance to beat Obama too, but if Hilary whoops Obama for the nomination, then we’ll need Christie for sure.
Report Post »BS61
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:35amHe’ll never make it out of the primaries once his opponents expose him for the RINO that he is:
http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-intro
Report Post »lynnissmart
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:51pmI like Gov. Christie….there seems to be no b s coming from him….he says what he means and means what he says…..now there’s something novel for ya!
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:04pmI like Christie. Don’t think I would want him for President, but his honesty about some things makes him a notch higher than other politicians. Think he is very comfortable in his own skin…..many people are not!!
Report Post »KINGRUDDY
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:49pmCommon Sense is alive….Thank you Governor!!!!
Report Post »Ken
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:47pmPersonaly, I wouldn’t touch the beyotch with a 10-foot pole! Just sayin.
Report Post »Libby Tarian
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:46pmChris is a moot point. He is not a constitutional conservative, end of story for me.
Report Post »Ken
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:44pmMika’s personality normally repels most men…so she got to hug a “real, conservative man” (Christie).
Report Post »One would hope that the hug would melt away some of her ultra-liberal, anti-American, shell. But don’t hold your breath!
USACommoner
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:38pmI really like Christie, too. Now I wish I would have sent my kids to private school, too. I pay property taxes so my kids can get liberalized in PUBLIC school while their religious freedoms are stripped away in PUBLIC school, taught by teachers who aren’t fit to “teach” anything in PUBLIC school.
Report Post »yippyio
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:35pmToo much ego, it is starting to show.
Report Post »JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:35pmI am disappointed in The Blaze on this story. Why does every single thing that happens have to be turned into something cynical? Christie is just a nice guy. Remember, keep your enemies close and your friends closer.
Report Post »FaithfulFriend
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:34pmChristie… a new name for a traditional democrat. It’s a great start for New Jersey but not for America. Sit Christie, sit!
Report Post »windswalker
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 3:31amHey folks I’ve been impressed by Christie since his campaigning days, but he just lost me! I have lived in Idaho all my life and there is only ONE THING in Sun Valley Blaine County Idaho! California Progressive Socialist…………………..Done with him………….
Report Post »rambosharley
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:33pmI saw him on that same show about a yr ago and Mika was very rude to him, she even said something about his weight with him sitting right there! What a fake witch!
Report Post »BS61
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:32amI strongly dislike her and her father!
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:27pmI hope he took a shower after the hug.
Report Post »He doesn’t need to have the Mrs. Brady experience…
cessna152
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:26pmI voted for Christie, I am a conservative… I love what he says. However, my NJ taxes just went up again. You’re just a politician until I see more freedom and more money for ME!
Report Post »GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:43pmYou are a big part of the problem. “More money for me”.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:07pmNo the problem is the people who don’t PAY ANY TAXES …
Report Post »Spinolio
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:16pmGBMBulletsSKNRD – it’s his money, he earned it, he should keep it. He’s not the problem. Years of liberal spending are!
Report Post »Patrick in AZ
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:16pm@GB – I think he meant more money for him by means of lower taxes, not government handouts.
Report Post »gobnait
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:28pmI think Cessna152 was referring to keeping more of his OWN money, NOT redistributing the property of others to him.
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:47pmExactly… I work 50 Hrs a week, then take care of family, pay for private school for kids, Teach youth, etc… I am totally against entitlements! What I meant is that I work hard for that money, keep it in MY pocket! $16,000 for property taxes and income taxes every year. For what? I don’t utilize much of where my taxes go… that is MY money and I want to determine where to spend it!
BTW, that is why my house is for sale. However, who wants to move to NJ?
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 5:35pmAmericanism-the religion obsessed with propery taxesThe most greedy, self -cenntered,puritanical mean spirited, miserly religion on the planet.The european nanny state is coming to civilize the untutored ,truely reactionary masses.
Report Post »frongjumping
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 7:19pm@Rose-Ellen – I know, right? We‘re all so stupid over here that we’d spend our money on, oh, I don’t know… things we actually want and need, instead of what the oh-so-enlightened geniuses in government and academia tell us it should be spent on. The socialist elites have already just about run Europe into the ground, so now they’re bored and want to switch to running us into the ground, instead.
Report Post »BS61
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:29amTurns out he’s not a conservative!
http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-intro
Report Post »BSdetector
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 7:21am“More money for me” means “Stop seizing all my money”
If you think that train of thought is a big part of the problem, then YOU’RE a big part of the problem.
I’m not 100% on how you meant that comment so I won’t jump on you too hard… yet ;)
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:25pmYou have to love Christie, he seemingly can diffuse any situation. Keep on huggin’ and maybe they will see the light.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:35pmMaybe he likes to keep them off guard. Do something unexpected to keep them confused.
Report Post »escape_from_socialism
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:40pmGun grabber Christy help me made my mind to leave NJ and move my family and my business to PA.
Thank you you fake conservative.
Report Post »GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:41pmThe biggest landslide victory in American history if Chris ran for pres.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:41pm@Grandmaof5
@Anonymous
I agree with both of you. Of course he also could have been just figuring out how to crush him like a Kodiak Grizzly could as well…
(weird music plays)
Report Post »(Voice: “Only Christie knows….”
Revere1
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:42pmWell Christie did say he’s a huggable guy. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/2011/06/poll-shows-christie-beating-romney-by.html
Report Post »Eric_The_Red_State
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:42pmIf he doesn’t run (and I don’t think he will) – the other candidates should look closely at what attacts us to Chris.
1 – He says what he means and means what he says
2 – He speaks without fear
3 – He speaks with conviction
4 – He is a fair man with a good heart and it shows
5 – He is not afraid to call a spade a spade. If it’s a bad idea – he will say so.
(I could go on)
Pay attention Mitt – Michelle – Tim – Rick – etc etc
Report Post »Ironmaan
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:46pmShe’s blonde and semi-cute. Why not give it a squeeze?
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Alky
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:48pm@Eric_The_Red_State
He may be all those things, but he also is this….
*Supports Green Energy, Cap & Trade.
Report Post »*Refuses to support states lawsuit against Obamacare.
*Opposes the AZ immigration law.
*Supports a clear path to legalization.
*Favors gun control
*Strongly supported Clinton Gun Ban
*He opposes attempts to permit conceal and carry laws in New Jersey
*Refuses to take a side on the Ground Zero Mosque.
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:50pmSome other ideas I will throw out there for the conspiratorial minded trolls:
a. Planting hidden mikes upon all of his opposition for when he takes over the world.
Report Post »b. Micro GPS units to throw off the paparazi and liberal antagonists following his car.
c. Looking for someones wallet.
d. Placing a sign on the back that says “Hey Union Dudes…I am now a Libertarian!!!”
Clive
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:40pmi like most of what he says, but americans wouldn’t elect an obese man. it would be like electing a crack addict. people like the appearance of “self control”, he looks like he’s about a year or two away from several bypass surgeries.
Report Post »scjeff
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:54pmNext thing you know the Center for Investigative Reporting will say he was trying to squeeze the life out her.
Report Post »lemmings4obama
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:58pmIf we don’t elect someone because they are “obese” then that is our problem. Look at what this “woderful speaker” has done for/to America in the past couple years. Keep judging a book by it’s cover America and see what we get next… Most of us have been taught not to pass judgement, but few of us practice it.
Report Post »1TrueOne55
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 3:13pmIf it is MSNBC it has to be a “FAT” insult. Because he is a portly man and was harangued about his weight during his campaign for NJ Governor.
@escape_from_socialism: If your just basing your opinion on NJ gun laws, then you have the Democratic led Legislature of that state and the previous Governors of the state to blame. I have not read and don‘t live in NJ about Christy’s stand on the Second Amendment.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 3:17pmAnd this is something to write about???
Report Post »Mr. Oshawott
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 3:38pmAll right, how should say this?
Report Post »I think Mika was kawaii when she gave Chris a hug after that 15-minute interview. But then again…If I were in place of him, I would probably help myself to a bath afterwards.
michael48
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 3:38pmwas that Christie hugging a puppy…how cute…
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 3:46pmHey Clive,
You are about half right.
Ignorant, uneducated democrats would not vote for an overweight person because they are BIG-ots.
Intelligent and informed voters have enough common sense to overlook someones appearance, and make their choices based on substance.
Thank you for pointing out the difference, college boy.
Report Post »BeckFan1941
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 3:47pmHe is the man for this season. A spine and says it like it is and we need our Republican Conervative candidate be as strong and we will sweep Obama. Can’t be soon enough even though his war chest will be 1 billion dollars. The other side wants a socialist to win and we have to stop it.
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 4:07pm^____^____^
Did he delouse afterwards?
Her daddy is on record saying its easier to kill a million people than control a million…. just saying
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Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 4:28pm@CLIVE
Oh, and by the way, remember Marion Barry?
Democrats re-elected a crack smoker.
Report Post »GREENDOG
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 5:50pmHey, I’d hit it!
Report Post »kritacul
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 6:15pmI have to say, that this cast of clowns where kinda easy on him compared to past guest.
Report Post »I think they know if they shake the sleeping giant, he’ll wake up and tear into all of them.
I love the points he made about Obama NEEDING to be there instead of having a “stand-in” in Biden.
avenger
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 7:28pmbecause he loves women…
Report Post »Carl1 Supports Israel
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 7:50pmIf he was running for President??? They would be bashing him till hell froze over.
Report Post »BocaBaby
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 8:01pmnah…..i think that it really is because he is one of them
Report Post »Sicboy
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 10:33pmKeep your friends close, and your enemies closer.
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 11:27pmHe‘s probably the first REAL MAN she’s ever hugged.
Report Post »BS61
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 2:26amLove him for speaking out, but please don’t vote for him!
http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-intro
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 5:12amThe BAR-NONE funniest part of the show was when HE ANSWERED JOE when he asked THE SAME question his constituent asked (”None of your business.”) Sweeet!
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