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In reply to the discussion: "...it was disappointing and disgusting to watch." [View all]babylonsister
(171,035 posts)4. He's also a native from New Jersey who saw firsthand the
devastation Sandy caused. I think the guy has buckets of compassion for his fellow NJ citizens/his constituents. Not everything in this world has to be politically motivated. Having said that, sure, he'll probably run, but that doesn't negate why he's acting like a compassionate human being. I know, seems they're rare in the world of rethugs.
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Don't be fooled for a second. He's a political opportunist, through and through....
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#3
I've met him, personally. I know people who have worked for him, closely. Lemme 'splain....
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#8
if there were threads calling on him for President it would be one thing, but there is nothing wrong
JI7
Jan 2013
#24
You just want to pump up the Republican opposition. Go find someone else who will listen to it.
harmonicon
Jan 2013
#37
I take it more for the indictment it levies on the greater republican body.
bluesbassman
Jan 2013
#44
I think he is telling the truth about how he feels on this issue. HOWEVER...
NYC Liberal
Jan 2013
#23
He doesn't give a shit about his state--except what he can grift. The Genoveses taught him well. nt
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#9
He care about his power and money. Ask the children that go hungry and without...
Walk away
Jan 2013
#12
He wasn't until Sandy. Now half the Democrats in the country think he a great guy.
Walk away
Jan 2013
#16
We should not be praising people for doing the jobs they were elected to do
Lordquinton
Jan 2013
#34
Christie knew GOP was soul-less when he joined them, campaigned FOR them, pushed their policies,
blm
Jan 2013
#27
What Else Could One Expect for the Gov.of N.Jersey ?.. What if he said: ''oh that's okay ..
YOHABLO
Jan 2013
#32
Awwww... it's so cute that he wants to be president, and even more cute that you want to help him.
harmonicon
Jan 2013
#36
He called it like it is in this situation, but he's not to be trusted by any Democrat. nt.
OldDem2012
Jan 2013
#40