Obama / Christie images from today - UPDATED 4pm - Obama/Christie greet seniors affected

[DHelix]

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[Historic NY]

1. The POTUS brings his FEMA Czar to see Gov. Christie...

that would burst every teabagger.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

12. looks a bit like Chain-y

[Voice for Peace]

26. LauraPourYouADrink do you mean Cheeenie?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

33. Yes. It is Cheen-ney. I know, because his relatives

owned a big mill in my home town with mansions attached. And it was always called Cheen-ney Mills

Sorry, was referencing an old name - related to the hope he would be put in chains for his war crimes

[ProfessionalLeftist]

2. On ABC, Christie looked devastated himself...

...frightened, desperate. He *really* needs Obama and the Fed gov't right now. He'll be nice...for a while. It's a win/win for them both, really.

[Voice for Peace]

3. I thought the same thing and have an armchair theory

that he's got sad daddy issues, from growing up maybe
with a bullying father. So he became a tough guy and
a fighter but underneath he wants a dad who loves him
more than anything.

When I watched him speaking about Obama, that wasn't
political posturing, that was emotional gratitude. Obama's
kindness, confidence, and appreciation of whatever Christie
is doing -- and Obama's encouragement, and availability,
and leadership -- this is a perfect dad. Christie's in love,
I believe. I think Obama got to his heart.

[fleur-de-lisa]

5. How could anyone not love him?

Even the crazy right-wingers, if they had a few minutes to speak directly to him, person-to-person, would be moved by him. Especially at a time like this when PBO has put all politics aside to address a national disaster. He is simply awesome!

[PatSeg]

19. I was about to say the same thing

You just know that Christie can't dislike Obama when he is face-to-face with him. One can disagree with Obama's policies and politics, but I can't see anyone really disliking him if they actually meet him in person. Obama engages people whether they want it or not.

[Voice for Peace]

30. And can you imagine being in a position where you're

working one-on-one with him for a few days in an emergency
situation?

Who wouldn't fall in love? Jeez

[Vietnameravet]

9. Maybe it has nothing to do with Dad..

Maybe he is just a deeply concerned governor grateful for Obamas help in a horrible situation.

[Voice for Peace]

10. very possible

as I said, it's armchair speculation -- based on observing
his bullying attitude, his weight which may or may not be
a sign of other unmet needs -- and his emotional state
on the day I heard him speak.

[lexw]

17. Agreed

You can see your theory proven just in those pictures.

[livetohike]

4. He looked very tired too and has probably not slept

I can't imagine what seeing all the devastation of a state you love must feel like. I'm sure President Obama will help console him and give him whatever the state of NJ needs.

[Voice for Peace]

11. I can't think of anybody I'd rather have available to help in a disaster than obama

[Johnyawl]

6. The fact that he brought Fugate with him demonstrates POTUS sees this as more then a photo op

I love that the president found a competent proffesional for the job of running FEMA, and not some political crony. The results speak for themselves.

[BlueStreak]

7. This is two men doing their jobs

Setting any other differences aside.

After this election is over, we should all demand that same spirit of cooperation from Congress. There are many other national challenges every bit as big and important as Hurricane Sandy.

[Historic NY]

8. "This is Goverment working as it should for the people".

[Lucinda]

13. +1

[bigtree]

14. let's face it

. . . this is all Barack Obama. Christie is following the President's gracious lead. What else COULD he do in the face of such perfect magnanimity?

[Cha]

15. Absolutely, bigtree! The Perfect Storm

[Enrique]

21. he could play petty politics

refuse to give Obama credit, come up with some bullshit about the help not being enough. Bobby Jindal did that recently.

[RBitt]

16. nice...

anytime they drop the bitter divide and do what they are supposed to do, I feel they deserve credit. My opinion of Gov. Christy has gone up a notch, lets see if it softens or changes how he views the roll of government or of climate science. Anyway,
good for you both, pass it on.

[LynneSin]

18. This is how government should work

No bi-partisan bickering.

New Jersey really is a swampland now thanks to Sandy and it doesn't matter what political parties are getting the work done what matters is we get the work done!

[SteveG]

31. Well said. (nt)

nt

[DHelix]

20. UPDATED OP WITH NEW PIC

See original post for more.

[trailmonkee]

22. how about this

[ohheckyeah]

27. Is it really necessary to post

something that refers to Christie's weight?

[trailmonkee]

34. It also refers to how skinny Obama is.. to be honest they are quite the odd couple visually speaking

I don't look down on Christie or ANYBODY for that matter because of how they look.... I thought it was a funny reference

[MynameisBlarney]

23. Cristie looks like he's peered into the depths of hell

Kinda feel sorry for the guy.

[SteveG]

32. Yes, I do feel sorry for him and his state. It could easily have been us

here in DE and MD if the storm had come ashore a meer 100 miles south. We got hurt, they got slammed and brutalized. Obama reached out, and Christie responded in kind. Christie is the Governor of a State that has been devastated, he now understands why the Federal Government exists, and he needs it to function well to save his state. It is a hard lesson, and he has had to eat a great deal of political crow. But his acknowledgement that Obama has responded with urgency and steadfast support shows the greatness of our President. October surprise, thy name is Sandy.

[MynameisBlarney]

35. Agreed

100%

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

24. I always want to say something snarky ...

about Christie. But not today, the man looks beat, humbled.

This really is what America is about, putting aside our differences to help those in need.

I said a silent prayer for the man and I'm an atheist.

Looks like he needs a good hug.

[Voice for Peace]

25. Last pic Christie looks so worried and tired and Obama so happy and loving

isn't this a remarkable little play we all are watching?
How will it end??



How about they become friends and Obama gets him working out?
I am genuinely & authentically serious.

[Lars39]

28. Sorta looks like he's watching to see how it's done.

[HiPointDem]

29. christie should wear a jacket that rides lower.