Tag Archives: Chris Christie

Chris Christie Still Isn’t Your Best Friend

Posted on February 4, 2013 at 10:23 am by Bob Cesca

I’m still hearing from liberals who say they would vote for him for president. And I always thought we were the smart ones, but clearly too many of us are either easily duped or we’re desperate to undermine our own … Continue reading →

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Chris Christie: The Next Democratic President

Posted on January 10, 2013 at 10:37 am by Bob Cesca

Stop it, people. He’s not your friend! A new Public Policy Polling survey shows New Jersey Gov. Chris Chrisitie (R) is now actually more popular with Democrats nationally than he is with Republicans. Christie’s overall favorability is 51% to 23%, … Continue reading →

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Chris Christie Takes NRA Position on Gun Control

Posted on January 9, 2013 at 10:52 am by Bob Cesca

I told you he wasn’t your best friend. On the Today Show: Christie was asked about specific gun control measures, and instead talked about violent video games. “We don’t allow those games into our house…we think it desensitizes children to … Continue reading →

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Chris Christie Isn’t Your Best Friend

Posted on January 7, 2013 at 7:16 am by Bob Cesca

My Monday column begins like so: I’m not sure if I’m suffering from some sort of latent dyslexia or if I’m channeling the godlike reputation he’s gained in the last several months, but nearly every time I try to type … Continue reading →

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The Real Saint Christie

Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:20 am by Bob Cesca

Charlie Pierce on Chris Christie: The fact is that he’s still the same guy he always was. Somebody who would pull the wings off flies if he thought it meant 15 minutes on CNN. Someone who almost never picks on … Continue reading →

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Cory Booker for Senate

Posted on December 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

Newark Mayor Cory Booker announced today that he will not be running for Governor of New Jersey. Instead he will run for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Frank Lautenberg. A senior adviser to Newark Mayor Cory Booker (D) … Continue reading →

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Chris Christie and Being Fat

Posted on December 13, 2012 at 11:38 am by Bob Cesca

You probably heard about this awkward moment between Christie and interviewer Barbara Walters: “There are people who say that you couldn’t be president because you’re so heavy. What do you say to that?” “That’s ridiculous,” Christie shot back. “I mean, … Continue reading →

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I Think Cory Booker’s Going to Run for Governor

Posted on December 11, 2012 at 10:25 am by Bob Cesca

He kind of slipped up yesterday during a Skype interview: “When I go out and campaign next year… for myself as a gubernatorial candidate or for another gubernatorial candidate should I decide not to run — when I talk to … Continue reading →

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Cory Booker for Senate?

Posted on November 30, 2012 at 10:32 am by Bob Cesca

Considering that a recent poll shows Chris Christie trouncing Cory Booker in next year’s New Jersey gubernatorial race, the U.S. Senate might be a path of lesser resistance for Booker, especially with poll numbers like this: By a 59% to … Continue reading →

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Shunned

Posted on November 23, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jimmy Margulies In other news, the former president of the clerks association of Wisconsin and current head of the association’s election communication committee is signaling that the state’s organization of clerks would be staunchly opposed to Governor Scott … Continue reading →

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