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teddy51

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10. I saw a real human being under the cloak, and he was very much into helping his people
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 08:45 PM
Nov 2012

get through this thing, and working well with the President. It was a great bonus that he praised the President constantly. He is and has been taking the flack from the Repugs. for doing this.

Chris Christie [View all] WiffenPoof Nov 2012 OP
Yeah. MgtPA Nov 2012 #1
Mine certainly did, I have a lot of time for Christie now. He seriously did put politics aside in teddy51 Nov 2012 #2
Agreed. I like him a lot better than I did before the storm democrattotheend Nov 2012 #8
I saw a real human being under the cloak, and he was very much into helping his people teddy51 Nov 2012 #10
It was nice to see bigwillq Nov 2012 #3
I have reservations. I do like his outreach and his work with Obama. It makes sense. CTyankee Nov 2012 #4
Yes veganlush Nov 2012 #5
yes EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #6
Only for that one moment. Still think he's a bully jackass. JaneyVee Nov 2012 #7
Agree n/t joesdaughter Nov 2012 #27
+1 n/t IL Lib Nov 2012 #32
Yes, but Kber Nov 2012 #9
Yes, & I'm hoping that the discussion that continues to evolve from that positive incident pacalo Nov 2012 #11
Yes. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #12
Somewhat. I still disagree with some of his ideas. Jennicut Nov 2012 #13
I have some respect for him now but I don't trust him. nt Raine Nov 2012 #14
Yes. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #15
Yes; doubly so when I saw on SNL how good he is at comedy! WinkyDink Nov 2012 #16
If all Republicans were like him ToxMarz Nov 2012 #17
He ran on a platform that promised not to interfere with state employees' benefits. jerseyjack Nov 2012 #18
No different than Cuomo in NY. djg21 Nov 2012 #47
I always liked him.... RichGirl Nov 2012 #19
Hell to the no. MotherPetrie Nov 2012 #20
I would like to say I felt better about Christie. Trouble is....... wandy Nov 2012 #21
Absolutely! Here was a Republican who decided to act to serve THE PEOPLE WHO ELECTED HIM, instead Trailrider1951 Nov 2012 #22
Yes, somewhat Spirochete Nov 2012 #23
I Was Really Afraid... WiffenPoof Nov 2012 #24
Yes. A lot, for the positive. Christie did what a leader should do. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #25
I thought it was consistent with when he defended his appointment of some Gay and Muslim JI7 Nov 2012 #26
Christie was one of the Republicans I am somewhat neutral on. Kalidurga Nov 2012 #28
I kind of like the guy he says what he thinks although doc03 Nov 2012 #29
No, he's still a union busting toadie of the 1%. MrSlayer Nov 2012 #30
I have a bit more respect for him mzteaze Nov 2012 #31
I agree with that 2naSalit Nov 2012 #34
Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) bestobdii Nov 2012 #33
a tiny bit upi402 Nov 2012 #35
Chris Christie was thinking about Chris Christie... polichick Nov 2012 #36
Living near Philly MadrasT Nov 2012 #37
No, but it probably won him re-election Jersey Devil Nov 2012 #38
I would still never vote for him One of the 99 Nov 2012 #39
No JVS Nov 2012 #40
Not to the extent of ever supporting him for any political office. yardwork Nov 2012 #41
I Understand Your Point WiffenPoof Nov 2012 #42
Yes, Christie Showed Compassion During the Storm and Receptive of Govt. Help Yavin4 Nov 2012 #43
Not a bit. forestpath Nov 2012 #44
Hmmm... PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #45
He's the same guy he always was (for better or worse) SoCalDem Nov 2012 #46
It speaks volumes for the level of discourse in this country Ruby the Liberal Nov 2012 #48
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