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In reply to the discussion: To all the New Jersey Democratic Mayors who supported Christie over Buono . . . [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)50. It's time for
a federal investigation and Christie's resignation.
Barbara Buono Rips Democrats For 'Betrayal' In Race Against Christie...(updated)
The Democratic political bosses some elected and some not made a deal with this governor despite him representing everything theyre supposed to be against," Buono said. "They didn't do it to help the state. They did it out of a desire to help themselves politically and financially. But we did it our way and Im proud of that.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023988674
N.J. Democratic Party Blasts Christie's 'Vindictive Political Motivations'
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/john-currie-christie-bridge
Fallout continues from Christie bridge scandal
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024303626
Former Christie Ally, Opponent Always Knew Governor 'Would Implode At Some Point'
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024303645
Barbara Buono: Christie Running A 'Paramilitary Operation'
New Jersey state Sen. Barbara Buono (D), who lost last year's gubernatorial election to Gov. Chris Christie (R), accused him Wednesday of running a "paramilitary operation."
Buono was referenced in documents obtained by TPM and other news outlets that connected one of Christie's closest aides to lane closures on the George Washington Bridge that gridlocked Fort Lee, N.J. A side effect of the closures was that it was difficult for children to get to school; the documents showed an individual corresponding with one of Christie's appointees to the authority that oversees the bridge, joking that the lane closures affected the "children of Buono voters."
When I heard about it when it initially surfaced in September, I knew it was an act of political retribution, Buono told the Daily Beast. And to suggest that Christie wasnt aware and didnt direct it, I thought was ludicrous at the time.
This is a guy who runs a paramilitary operation, she added. His people dont sneeze without checking with him first. But I think what really was the most damning [revelation] was the cavalier attitude that these folks had about subjecting children and the public to public safety hazards. These are terrible people, and the ringleader is Chris Christie.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/buono_christie_paramilitary_operation
New Jersey state Sen. Barbara Buono (D), who lost last year's gubernatorial election to Gov. Chris Christie (R), accused him Wednesday of running a "paramilitary operation."
Buono was referenced in documents obtained by TPM and other news outlets that connected one of Christie's closest aides to lane closures on the George Washington Bridge that gridlocked Fort Lee, N.J. A side effect of the closures was that it was difficult for children to get to school; the documents showed an individual corresponding with one of Christie's appointees to the authority that oversees the bridge, joking that the lane closures affected the "children of Buono voters."
When I heard about it when it initially surfaced in September, I knew it was an act of political retribution, Buono told the Daily Beast. And to suggest that Christie wasnt aware and didnt direct it, I thought was ludicrous at the time.
This is a guy who runs a paramilitary operation, she added. His people dont sneeze without checking with him first. But I think what really was the most damning [revelation] was the cavalier attitude that these folks had about subjecting children and the public to public safety hazards. These are terrible people, and the ringleader is Chris Christie.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/buono_christie_paramilitary_operation
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To all the New Jersey Democratic Mayors who supported Christie over Buono . . . [View all]
markpkessinger
Jan 2014
OP
The Dems have denied they voted out of fear, they still support him they say and believe what
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#91
Christie is not the mayor, he is the Governor. What do you mean 'loyalist'. Show me where
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#93
I will repeat what I said, what I have always said and what I will continue to say
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#98
You're backing off your false claim now. Great, mission accomplished. Now let's get
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#107
The Dem Mayors are contradicting you. Buono told us what SHE WAS TOLD in order to try
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#111
So they're double-dose cowards. The bully beat them into submission and now that the bully's
smokey nj
Jan 2014
#105
Wait, supposedly they DID make that claim, and seemed to think the opposite, that it would
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#112
So you think that behavior is something in which its practitioners should take pride?
smokey nj
Jan 2014
#114
You've been defending them and justifying their behavior to the point that you look ridiculous.
smokey nj
Jan 2014
#116
I think focusing on cowardly and corrupt politicians and removing them from office would improve
smokey nj
Jan 2014
#123
She also said she was unable to get support from the Party financially, and that she was told
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#110
You're excusing Dem Politicians and Voters helping to elect a Republican? Then we won't be
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#22
It's getting worse frankly. WE KNEW what Christie was capable of, to begin with. And we were TOLD
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#62
Oh, the old Third Way "I have to support them because they're going to win anyway"
Lydia Leftcoast
Jan 2014
#78
I'm just tired of the circular firing squad that happens here on DU from time to time.
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2014
#125
Buono COULD have been Gov. of Blue State NJ had her party not endorsed the Republican. It's not
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#71
Neither she, nor any of the Dem mayors frmo NJ, have been asked that question.
JoePhilly
Jan 2014
#83
They just denied that so we can drop that excuse. They stated that they voted for him
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#88
She said a lot more than that. And THAT is what she was told by the Party, did you
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#94
So you are saying that the Democrats are lying. And you think it's better to have
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#100
didn't the Fort Lee mayor say something about investigating where the Sandy money went
CatWoman
Jan 2014
#9
well, since this directly impacted interstate commerce, the fed certainly has an interest
0rganism
Jan 2014
#64
And yet, we have learned since then, that many of the victims of Sandy were very angry at
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#75
To all the New Jersey Democratic Mayors who supported Buono over Christie...
rocktivity
Jan 2014
#13
Proud has nothing to do with this. It's politics. Some foolishly think that all Democrats
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#15
I will tell them to go f**k themselves, and join another party, we don't need them
lostincalifornia
Jan 2014
#21
Are you seriously suggesting Democrats should abide by Reagan's "11th Commandment?"
markpkessinger
Jan 2014
#132