Chris Christie Praises Obama And Shows His True Colors

[Matt Collins]

Hopefully this will prevent him from running in the future....




By KEVIN ROBILLARD (http://www.politico.com/reporters/KevinRobillard.html) | 10/30/12 8:19 AM EDT

In TV interviews and on Twitter, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a staunch backer of Mitt Romney, was effusive in his praise on Tuesday for President Barack Obama’s handling of Hurricane Sandy.

“It’s been very good working with the president,” Christie said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “He and his administration have been coordinating with us. It’s been wonderful.”


On NBC’s “Today,” Christie said the president had been “outstanding” and FEMA’s response has been “excellent.”

The GOP governor also sent out a thankful (https://twitter.com/GovChristie/status/263240887331598337)tweet (https://twitter.com/GovChristie/status/263240887331598337): “I want to thank the President personally for all his assistance as w recover from the storm.”




“The president has been all over this and he deserves great credit,” Christie said. “I’ve been on the phone with him, like I said, yesterday, personally three times. He gave me his number at the White House, told me to call him if I needed anything. And he absolutely means it.”




“I spoke to the president three times yesterday,” Christie said on CNN’s “Starting Point.” “He has been incredibly supportive and helpful to our state and not once did he bring up the election. So if he’s not bringing it up, you can be sure that people in New Jersey are not worried about that primarily if one of the guys running isn’t.”






SOURCE:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1012/83042.html

[CaseyJones]

I said quit posting everything in grassroots

[Jeremy]

Nothing wrong with refusing to play politics when people's lives are in danger. Isn't that a good thing?

[VIDEODROME]

I don't know. The shit has hit the fan here I think Christie just over eager to get things taken care off.

[presence]

$3.6 billion in available funds for Sandy

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-storm-sandy-femabre89u04j-20121030,0,7602148.story

I guess I'd say a lot of nice shit too if I had that fat a carrot in front of my nose.



But I'm with casey, doesn't this belong in general politics?

[Matt Collins]

Nothing wrong with refusing to play politics when people's lives are in danger. Isn't that a good thing?Other than ordering the navy around and ordering the Feds to be closed, what does the President have to do with disaster management? I guess Chris Christie hasn't read the Constitution.

[Root]

Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (https://www.facebook.com/franklautenberg?ref=stream) shared a link.9 hours ago

President Obama signed another emergency declaration for New Jersey. The newest declaration will allow New Jersey families and governments to access federal relief funding. New Jersey is doing a good job responding, but it's going to take a forceful federal effort to recover and fully rebuild from Hurricane Sandy. We will work together to make sure New Jersey's shore and communities come back stronger than ever.


This makes me uncomfortable.

[HOLLYWOOD]

Sickening all these gasbag politicians praise each other with borrowed and stolen money from the wage earners and future generations. PONZI schemes of government continue...

There has been BILLIONS in earmarks for New York/New Jersey Transit from Washington DC, they will get BILLIONS more and you get to pay for it.

[Sola_Fide]

Some things never change. The state will always attempt to usurp God as the savior of mankind.

[jodealbell]

I believe that a leader thinks on the good of his people and not just the good of one. When people is in danger, the leader would think of their safety and not politics itself.

[Zippyjuan]

Was there any reason Christie should have criticized Obama for in this circumstance? Should the responce to all situations be to criticize the opposition party?

[Matt Collins]

Was there any reason Christie should have criticized Obama for in this circumstance? Should the responce to all situations be to criticize the opposition party?The proper response is "our state can take care of ourselves, no unconstittuional federal involvement needed"... or just say nothing.

[Keith and stuff]

This makes him look more mainstream. It helps him.

[Austrian Econ Disciple]

The North is going to ass rape the rest of the country to pay for their own problems once again, while places like Missouri, the Gulf Coast, and the western States like Wyoming and Montana who when have natural disasters are shat in the face. Unsurprising. The only saving grace for that god-awful area is NH. (Why you haz steal from us to pay for your problems ._.)

[iamse7en]

Christie's colors are he's a lying politician that will say or so anything to win and get more power. He wants Romney to lose. It's better for him politically.

[Anti Federalist]

I believe that a leader thinks on the good of his people and not just the good of one. When people is in danger, the leader would think of their safety and not politics itself.

I am "the people" of no "leader".

In fact, were I to look for leadership, Washington DC or some state capital would be the very last place I'd look.

[dillo]

So whats Christie supposed to do, bash the President for giving him free money? Do you actually think this guy is a conservative?

Obama does seem to be handling this a lot better than Bush did with Katrina, that may be just smoke and mirrors though

[kathy88]

Christie's colors are he's a lying politician that will say or so anything to win and get more power. He wants Romney to lose. It's better for him politically.

It is indeed. Because in 8 years he will be in no shape health wise to run. In four maybe, or at least in his opinion.

[Carehn]

Other than ordering the navy around and ordering the Feds to be closed, what does the President have to do with disaster management? I guess Chris Christie hasn't read the Constitution.
Oh Matt. The constitution is a Living document. More of a recommendation then law. Such an old antiquated things. Really Matt, get with the times. :/

[cindy25]

Nothing wrong with refusing to play politics when people's lives are in danger. Isn't that a good thing?

he is playing politics, trying to make sure he has an opening in 2016. he thought Obama was a winner, so he didn't run in 2012. now that it's close he is sorry

[presence]

Oh Matt. The constitution is a Living document. More of a recommendation then law. Such an old antiquated things. Really Matt, get with the times. :/

anachronistic

[ShaneEnochs]

I can't say I'd do anything differently. If my city was three feet under water, I'd be pretty glad of federal funding to get everything cleaned up. Guess I'm a statist. :rolleyes:

[Bruno]

I can't say I'd do anything differently. If my city was three feet under water, I'd be pretty glad of federal funding to get everything cleaned up. Guess I'm a statist. :rolleyes:

Pretty much.

[HOLLYWOOD]

SNL skit: "Ebony & Ivory... life's an Eskimo Pie, why don't you take a bite..."
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS1EDvXeAyWe07gl2q7xepP5bkpa8y1b qjPh6IHi9wFos8waIbePA

[Meatwasp]

Why should government be doing anything anyway. In my day people cleaned their own disasters . Everyone helped.

[Matt Collins]

This makes him look more mainstream. It helps him.Not in a Repblican primary it doesn't.

[angelatc]

This makes him look more mainstream. It helps him.

Didn't work so well for Charlie Crist.

[erowe1]

Not in a Repblican primary it doesn't.

Because advocates of big government never win Republican presidential primaries.

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

The proper response is "our state can take care of ourselves, no unconstittuional federal involvement needed"... or just say nothing.


Not from Chris Christie. He might have been saying "I love the president," but he was thinking "I love biscuits and gravy."

[CaptUSA]

I really don't care about the personalities involved, but this just gives the people who LOVE big government an opening to say stupid crap like, "OH, you guys say you don't like big government, but when it really comes down to it, you love it!" That's what sucks about this.

I fo you want to discuss Christie's thought process, a cynical man might think that Christie wants to boost the President ahead of the election to make sure there's still an opening in 2016. A disaster can give him cover for doing that.

[Matt Collins]

Because advocates of big government never win Republican presidential primaries.Not ones that openly give praise to Obama.

[erowe1]

Not ones that openly give praise to Obama.

The GOP's track record does not support that claim.

[jay_dub]

I really don't care about the personalities involved, but this just gives the people who LOVE big government an opening to say stupid crap like, "OH, you guys say you don't like big government, but when it really comes down to it, you love it!" That's what sucks about this.

I fo you want to discuss Christie's thought process, a cynical man might think that Christie wants to boost the President ahead of the election to make sure there's still an opening in 2016. A disaster can give him cover for doing that.

I'd like someone to point out a governor that turned down money for disaster relief. They all had to first declare their own state, or parts of it, disaster areas to be eligible for federal funds.

I don't like the whole idea of FEMA, but you won't find an ideological purist that will turn down money. I dare say even Ron Paul wouldn't if his district was affected. Like it or not, it's what we've got these days. Until it's unwound, this is the way it will be.

I don't think it's bad for the Federal Gov't to help get an area back on its feet after a disaster, but what we've gone to is thinking the Federal Gov't should make an area whole after a disaster. I went through Hurricane Camille, the most potent hurricane ever (200+mph winds). There was no FEMA back then, but there was some government help and we needed it. That being said, it wasn't the do everything for everyone kind of help that has come to be expected.

Even in normal times, cities and states hire people specifically to apply for and get Federal grants. Sucking off the Federal teat has become expected at the local level and no politician will last long that doesn't play the game.

I won't even speculate on what Chritsie was thinking. He's a politician...'nuff said.

[donnay]

What does it matter there isn't much difference in the two party system anyways. They are only fighting to see who sits at the head of the table. In the end they are both striving to please their masters.

[erowe1]

I dare say even Ron Paul wouldn't if his district was affected.
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Paul-votes-against-disaster-aid-for-Ike-victims-1533178.php

[ShaneEnochs]

While the Constitution is pretty clear about how Federal tax money is to be spent, I think appropriation bills would be constitutional when it comes to disaster relief since tax money can be spent as long as it is attached to a law.

[jay_dub]

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Paul-votes-against-disaster-aid-for-Ike-victims-1533178.php

I stand corrected. Thank you for that.

One thing I noticed from the link you provided:

"In several disasters that have befallen my Gulf Coast district, my constituents have told me many times that they prefer to rebuild and recover without the help of federal agencies like FEMA, which so often impose their own bureaucratic solutions on the owners of private property," Paul wrote in a 2005 column.

Ron's stance wouldn't be possible without his constituents first taking the stand they did. That stance is not typical.

We just went through Hurricane Issac down here. My area (Mississippi Coast) suffered only spotty damage, though the storm was a pain in the butt. Most only lost power for less than a day. Within a week, however, funds were being offered to just about anyone to replace food lost due to the storm. The relief center was overwhelmed and had to be moved to the local coliseum. Thousands lined up to get their check, which averaged about $500. I had sense enough not to load up my fridge with a storm on the way, but could have easily gotten a check had I bothered to go.

Such is the mentality of folks these days.

[CaptUSA]

I I had sense enough not to load up my fridge with a storm on the way, but could have easily gotten a check had I bothered to go.

Such is the mentality of folks these days.Hence, all the more reason to shun federal aid. It encourages irresponsible behavior. Like building where insurers wouldn't otherwise insure you. Like staying put when you otherwise would have fled. Like not preparing when you otherwise would have had to prepare. Or like waiting in line for a check when you otherwise would have prevented your losses.

[jay_dub]

Hence, all the more reason to shun federal aid. It encourages irresponsible behavior. Like building where insurers wouldn't otherwise insure you. Like staying put when you otherwise would have fled. Like not preparing when you otherwise would have had to prepare. Or like waiting in line for a check when you otherwise would have prevented your losses.

Down here, people are building fine homes on land that, 50 years ago, was considered suitable only for fish camps. I don't have a lot of sympathy for them when their house gets washed away, as many did during Katrina. Our Senator at the time, Trent Lott, lost his waterfront home. He had flood insurance but, since that didn't cover it all, applied for and received a government grant for over $200,000. With politicians setting such an example, is it any surprise that ordinary folk follow that lead?

One thing I noticed about Sandy, and that was all the boats washed up on the roads and even railroad tracks. Down here, the harbor masters make people take their boats out of the harbor. You either have to come get it on a trailer or take it to an inland waterway.

[rpfocus]

I'm sure there are plenty of "conservatives" damn happy for the existence of some government programs today even though they'll never admit it as they cash their check. Simply put, if YOUR house decides to follow a river into the ocean, regardless of what you say now, you'll be more than happy to cash a government check. Sometimes, common sense has to prevail over politics. I think that's what we saw with Christie today.

[jbauer]

Why should government be doing anything anyway. In my day people cleaned their own disasters . Everyone helped.

I'm baffled why this is even a topic. Christy should praise the help he's gotten. But whats troubling is why we have fema payouts to home owners? Aren't you to take care of yourself? What is insurance for if not to pay for your losses? I'm ok with sending in bottled water, food generaters etc but we shouldn't be encouraging people to not take care of themselves.

[HOLLYWOOD]

This country is doomed... Tempers getting short as NY/NJ residents dealing with 250 metro area Starbucks that remain closed.


Tempers flare in NJ city where thousands stranded
http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Tempers-flare-in-NJ-city-where-thousands-stranded-3994956.php

HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — Tempers are flaring in Hoboken, N.J., as residents complain officials in the flooded city on the Hudson River have been slow to get out food and water to the stranded.
At the National Guard (http://www.seattlepi.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=news%2Fus&search=1&inlineLink=1&query=) staging area in front of City Hall, a man screamed at emergency officials. He says he blew up an air mattress to float over to City Hall to see why no supplies were getting out. He says he lives just blocks away and was expecting the city to at least get out food and water.
National Guard troops are now delivering meals and other supplies and evacuating residents.

[Lucille]

'Judas Christie'
http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/124763.html


The Republican establishment is calling New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Judas Christie, as he prances over puddles with President Obama, as they both pretend to be playing important roles in the recovery from Hurricane Sandy.
[...]
Of course, the real recovery effort will come as a result of insurance companies writing checks to those with damages, and money coming out of the pockets of individuals restoring their own properties, not as the result of an extremely fat man and an extremely skinny man posing in front of cameras.

But the hurricane has brought these two power hungry men together. The fat one willing to throw his political party overboard, with imagery of posing with a skinny Democratic president, even if the fat one has little to say beyond platitudes.

[Lucille]

If Chris Christie Is Thinking about Politics, It’s 2013 — Not 2016
http://www.theamericanconservative.com/if-chris-christie-is-thinking-about-politics-its-2013-not-2016/


That does’t mean that Christie isn’t thinking a little about politics right now. Where Dowd and others are mistaken, though, is to assume that Christie is thinking about positioning himself for 2016. That’s ridiculous. Christie has more immediate fish to fry — namely his own reelection in 2013. Unemployment in the Garden State remains stubbornly high. Atlantic City’s new Revel casino, subsidized by the state and personally promoted by Christie, is struggling to stay on this side of bankruptcy. And he would face a very formidable opponent in Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who is contemplating a run.

In short, for Christie, there will be no 2016 if he loses in ’13. To the extent that he’s thinking about politics — to repeat, my opinion is: not much at all — Christie is still very much in a New Jersey State of Mind.