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In reply to the discussion: Christie Crime Digest-Volume IV [View all]rocktivity
(44,576 posts)154. Just Say No To Christie, NJ Dems!
You would think that after barely getting out of Bridge(t)-gate alive, his public humiliation by the Trump regime, and his resulting low ratings, Christie would be a little more circumspect about being involved in anything for which he could be blamed directly. But noooo...
NJ.com: New Jersey lawmakers...began advancing a controversial bill that would loosen a state ethics law to permit Gov. Chris Christie to profit from a book deal while in office and also allow raises for a wide swath of high-ranking government employees...
The measure is now likely to be considered by the full Senate and Assembly on Monday -- only a week after it was quietly introduced...It's unclear exactly how much money the plan would cost taxpayers. Because the measure is being fast-tracked, the state Office of Legislative Services has yet to prepare an estimate -- though the figure is likely to be in the millions...
The measure is now likely to be considered by the full Senate and Assembly on Monday -- only a week after it was quietly introduced...It's unclear exactly how much money the plan would cost taxpayers. Because the measure is being fast-tracked, the state Office of Legislative Services has yet to prepare an estimate -- though the figure is likely to be in the millions...
NJ.com: ...According to an estimate released by the nonpartisan state Office of Legislative Services...the bill...would cost the state and county governments $7.45 million in 2017 and at least $10.6 million in 2018 and beyond...
It appears the book deal part of the bill would not cost taxpayers anything. But the measure would allow all 120 members of the Legislature to increase the salary allotments for their staff members...
It appears the book deal part of the bill would not cost taxpayers anything. But the measure would allow all 120 members of the Legislature to increase the salary allotments for their staff members...
And you would think that after barely getting out of Bridge(t)-gate alive, his public humiliation by the Trump regime, and his resulting low ratings, New Jersey Democrats would be jumping on him as though it were fourth and inches at the Super Bowl. Indeed, the bill was originally "introduced" by a Democrat:
NJ.com: State Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen), the budget committee's chairman, said...that he's "not a fan" of tying the book aspect in with the raises but ended up voting for the legislation. "I'm being practical...There's a lot of good in this bill. If that is what's needed to make sure it gets bipartisan support and governor's signature? So be it."
But that was then, this is now. The Democrats are now in control of the state legislature, and Christie has neither political or moral credibility -- not to mention not having the support of the public. Why not just say no to him? Christie's "politics as usual" days are long since over!
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this is the guy who is demanding that legal marijuana users in 3 states be thrown in prison.
Warren DeMontague
Sep 2016
#14
I got an aha moment looking at Christie's wretched face when Trump ignored him
dixiegrrrrl
Sep 2016
#55
Well, the fact that this meeting took place, uh, off site HELPS christie, doesn't it?
rocktivity
Sep 2016
#27
Thank you for the thread and thank you for making DU a good place to hang out
dixiegrrrrl
Sep 2016
#45
Since it was meant to be team-building exercise, he very likely didn't know about the contest
rocktivity
Oct 2016
#83
x-posted from GD: Judge recommends N.J. Gov. Chris Christie be charged in bridge-closing scandal
Eugene
Oct 2016
#86
"Many questions seeking “yes” or “no” answers elicited lengthy explanations from Baroni..."
rocktivity
Oct 2016
#95
Kelly says she told Christie of plot the day before she sent 'traffic problems' email
malaise
Oct 2016
#99
Don't cry for her, New Jersey -- the truth is, she should have copped a plea, too
rocktivity
Oct 2016
#106
The prosecution doesn't have to prove motive as a rule (if you'll pardon the expression)
rocktivity
Oct 2016
#118