“(Obama) has been incredibly supportive and helpful to our state and not once did he bring up the election,” said an adoring Chris Christie of the president’s clearly selfless tour of New Jersey after hurricane Sandy. Why of COURSE, governor, politics couldn’t have been further from the mind of an individual who has campaigned literally each and every day since his inauguration in January of 2009.
Prior to Governor Christie’s slobbering display of man-live before an obviously delighted battalion of media cameras, Rasmussen had Mitt Romney leading in the national tracking poll. Now, however, it is tied 48-48. Romney has slipped in both Pennsylvania and Michigan. In Ohio, a 2 point Romney lead has evaporated, and the opponents are now tied at 49. And Obama’s job approval numbers have risen from 48 to 50.
Thanks very much, Governor, for helping Obama do what he could not do by himself—that is, look competent and involved. And all for a flock of media hacks who spent more time covering your public display of affection than the whole of the Benghazi betrayal.
Fortunately, there is a fair amount of good news as well. According to the Washington Post, “…13% of likely voters who voted for Obama in 2008 plan to vote for Romney this time.” National Review Online’s Jonah Goldberg applies this info to 2008 election results and rightly decides that, in order to make up for such a loss, Democrats will have to hope that a large number of McCain voters will now support Obama! Goldberg sums up with “…I can’t see how [Obama] can possibly win the popular vote if this (WaPo) graphic is true. And it also makes me very suspicious of the national polls that show this race being within a point or two.” Jonah is not alone in being suspicious of some of the national polls.
Paul Ryan heads to Minnesota on Sunday for a campaign rally. And Mitt Romney will be in Pennsylvania at the same time. Breitbart rightly says, “You don’t waste a candidate’s time on a bluff in the final 48 hours,” so the Republican team must believe these 2 states to be very much in play. And more importantly, the GOP team must consider Florida, Iowa, and perhaps other states safe enough to abandon for trips to what was formerly unapproachable enemy territory!
Yesterday, longtime political analyst Michael Barone wrote “Romney beats Obama handily.” Barone bases this belief on a number of election “fundamentals.” Apart from the pathetic job Obama has done, “…both national and target state polls show that independents…break for Romney.” Also, Obama will NOT enjoy the 7 or 8 percent advantage in Democrat voter turnout that gave him the 2008 election. “That’s been apparent in early or absentee voting, in which Democrats trail their 2008 numbers in target states Virginia, Ohio, Iowa, and Nevada.”
Barone gives the following states to Romney: Virginia, Colorado, Ohio, Indiana, North Carolina, Florida, Wisconsin, and PENNSYLVANIA! The final tally: Romney 315 Electoral votes, Obama 223. Barone concedes Romney could lose Wisconsin and Pennsylvania and yet still win the White House!
Here’s hoping Michael Barone is right on the money.
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CHristie is a fat slob that can’t control his mouth and has a potty mouth and an embarrassment to the party and our Country…His kissing up to some one that took an hour and a half for a photo shoot and he loves him…duh…wonder how much the admitted muslim offered Christie (like he has our stolen money some where else or did he theaten the two liars together) He is a loser and if you can sway this loser in that time limit and he evidentally did can be bought in that time limit…and when obama borrowed the money for the assination of our Americans and killed them watching on live video that showed that christie is a cheap Jersey Shores loser.
Christie is campaigning for a future run for POTUS
Maybe, but he’ll have to run as a Dem. Not only is he too liberal, but now he’s a traitor to his party. As a Dem, he might run as a New Democrat. Never, never, never trust anyone from the NE. The best of them are liberals; the worst are Marxist crazies.
Yep, the real Christie has stood up and showed his true colors………yellow.
CHRISTIE IS AN EXAMPLE OF A POLITICO WHO HAS NO BACKBONE. HE TALKS W/STREET SAVVY AS IF HE WERE TONY SOPRANO…BUT HE IS A WEAK AND FRIGHTED MAN. ONLY IN A CESS POOL LIKE NEW JERSEY COULD HE EVER REACH A GOVERNOR’S SLOT.
ONE LOOK AT HIM AND ONE CAN SURMISE ‘THIS MAN HAS NO DISCIPLINE,NEVER HAS.
A SOCIAL AND POLITICAL DISGRACE..NUFF SAID HIS KIND DOESN’T WARRANT THIS MUCH.
For the incumbent it was nothing more than a photo op. I think Gov. Christie was pandering, in order to ensure government assistance for his state. You know, the incumbent would not be inclined to send him anything if the Governor was unfriendly….that’s the Chicago way and the Governor must play the game!!! I’m only guessing at this, from how Christie has presented himself in the past. I hope he’s not falling into the liberal trap!!
As much as I abhor flipflopping, Gov. Christie was caught between a rock and a hard place. He owes it to his state to get their recovery off the dime. Speaking of the “dime”, it was coming from only one place—the federal government (FEMA). The holder of the purse strings for the short term was the one Christie must deal with. It was a pragmatic decision. Today Christie reaffirmed that Romney has his support for President, however, Romney can’t help his state for a couple more months at least.
And to other commenters, get off the nasty comments about Christie’s size. This has gotten all out of hand since the WH began discrimination based on weight among our children.. Looks to me like people who have endured generations of prejudice would be the first ones to offer a bit of understanding, but I guess I’m wrong.
What a two faced sell out. He was anti obama until Sandy hit his constituents. Any chance it was so obama would give him things?
Christi was holding out for a free Obama phone. I guess he got it.
Chris Christie has absolutely no discipline if he did he would not be the overweight slob that he is. I bet that he is carrying around close to 250-300 pounds in excess and that he is never more than a few feet away from a refrigerator. He would never have qualified for the President or VP position, his health must be a mess and I hope that the people in New Jersey realize that what they have is a RINO as their Governor.
There was no need for him to be kissing Obama’s you know what, the Federal Government would have provided the little support that they did and Christie like Obama is a photo Op hog, in Christies case, he is a double hog, just look at him, he appears disgusting and it certainly looks like he has put on a whole lot of beef since the beginning of the primaries.
I suspect that a fat guy like him that can’t leave food alone won’t be around for very long, having no disciple in his life looking the way that he does say’s all that you need to know about him. He might want to focus on the Brotherhood of Electrical Union’s that are keeping non-union electric works, out from helping the millions of residence in New Jersey that have no power.
What a joke he and the Electric Union’s have proven to be, allowing million’s of people to suffer by turning away non union qualified electrical works that travelled at their own expense to help the citizen’s of New Jersey and New York and are being turned away by the Electrical Union’s.
Wake up tubby and do something other than stuffing your fat face.
Christie should be ashamed of himself; thank BO but never slobber over him as Christie did..BO was only there for a photo op. as if we have not seen enough; I am sick of him and believe me he is no ‘eye candy’;
BO cares about no one. How much money was Christie offered to suck up to BO? Shameful, but we shouldn’t be surprised; sooner or later we see the nasty side of every politician.
Thought he was going to mess his pants for a minute.
Oh Emma, I so agree with you! I kind of liked Christie but not any more.The only thing he should have said was “thank you for coming to NJ Mr. President”. But to go on about what a great leader Obama is was such a betrayal! I hope the Republicans in NJ see Christie for what he is! R&R in 2012!
I didn’t think Christie was that stupid! To think that obummer did that our of just wanting to help the people….PLEASE, he jumped at the chance for his ugly mug to be there and for the press which was doled out like kisses to a baby….TOTALLY sickening!
That low life obummer HOW MUCH LOWER CAN HE GO??? I know,i know he has his thugs constantly digging deeper each hour of the day for the next sleazy trick!
Why is THIS a surprise? The Blimp-in-Chief in NJ has been a blatant RHINO since he thundered onto the scene. The fact that he all but kissed Obama on the mouth is no surprise whatever. He may call himself a Republican but he’s nothing more than a political opportunist looking for ways to elevate himself and SCREW you to the wall.
What a great time to become mushy with Obama, eh? This guy typifies the modern Republican Party. It’s why there’s NO way I would call that mob my own.
Yes Christie has shown his true colors folks. However, one thing politicians can count on is Americans short term memory. In 4 – 6 weeks this will be all forgotten and he will regain what popularity he might have lost over this photo op.
I believe Christie spoke out of emotion at the time..Yes, he was in shock at the devastation in his state…Unfortunately, his ‘glowing praise’ of our ‘leader’ was definitely over-done in my opinion..I agree with ladyceo..A simple ‘thank you’ would have been sufficient! In not playing politics at such a time of crisis Christie played ‘big politics’ with his ‘over-blown appreciation’! I was so disappointed in his comments at this particular time of history when the most important election of our times is about to take place! Had o been a patriotic, responsible, hard-working president it would have been another matter… Nothing o could do at this time of disaster would make up for the ‘disaster’ of a failed 4yr. record (I pray) he is leaving behind! There is no comparison between o and Romney!! None at all! Romney represents a GREAT America and the Restoration of the American Dream…and o represents continuation and strengthening of big government, socialism and the downward spiral of our great nation…leading from behind (What a joke!!! and the joke is on America unfortunately if o is re-elected!)… It’s a ‘no-brainer’ to those of us who love our USA and cherish the principles that have made America the Greatest nation in the world. Christie’s overly embellished words of praise did not change my vote for Romney, but some might be swayed and confused by it… I just wish that Christie would have used a little more discretion with his words which RANG with endorsement of o at this critical time in history!
Isn’t Christie from a predominantly Democratic State? If so, might explain why he sucking up to the Dems. Or is he a Dem in Repubs clothing?
So is Christie related to justice john roberts? I see a slight resemblance between the two..
Chris Christie – A Conservative Myth http://bit.ly/bR1smN
Part 1 – Budget Myths
Part 2 – Unions and State Employees
Part 3 – Conservative Appointees
Part 4 – Political Endorsements
Part 5 – Cap & Trade and “Green Technology”
Part 6 – Gov. Christie and Obamacare
Part 7 – Illegal Aliens, Gun Control and the GZ Mosque
Part 8 – A Conservative Myth Exposed
Kristie made some comments very early that led me to believe that he has too many ‘left leaning’ ideals. He won’t be reelected by Conservatives. He probably WON’T be elected by Democrats either. His political ‘career’ is finished!! What a sell out. He’ll be blustering for years for another ‘chance’…it ain’t happening…….He’s done!!!
He needs to be done as do many members of Congress that allowed this nightmare to continue for as long as it has. Anyone with 1/2 a brain knows that Obama was not ever eligible to be president and that he is a puppet of a major conspiracy to take over America and form a New World Order under Sharia law.
Think not, watch what will happen if he remains in power, he will order the removal of all citizen;’s weapons, and then people that speak out against him and his government will be rounded up and shipped off to various camps, re-education and extermination, think not, the Jews thought not as well in Hitler’s Germany.
Christie has a forceful personality and never hesitates to say what he thinks, often without actually thinking. He comes across as strong and decisive, but when a real crisis arises and he has to make the best decisions and take the best options, he isn’t capable. I remember JFK and the Cuban crisis. Very, very few men could have handled that as well as he. Cristie couldn’t. Obominable couldn’t. Romney certainly could.
Why do you think Obominable went to New Jersey? Why not New York? First, Obominable knew he could swing New Jersey firmly into his camp by going there a making big promises he had no intention of keeping. He knew Christie would be so rattled that he would kiss the feet of anyone who offered anything. Second, the other states which were smashed, especially New York, were already in his welfare and bailout pocket.
Christie has ruined any chance he may have had to be chosen for any high office. Christies mistakes are based on inability. Obominable is doing his best to destroy the United States of America very deliberately, with a plan and full understanding of what he is doing.
Gov Crispy Creme slobbered over, praised and endorsed O.saveit , while the BOGUS POTUS used the storm and the destruction as a Con-paign II photo-op. How much hope & change has come to NJ since O.showup showed up??
To most commenters: Small minds latch onto physical characteristics rather than issues of character and results. I am not going to follow Moochelle down the path of discrimination because of weight.
The common theories of weight gain/retention are only that—theories. We still don’t actually know what causes one big eater to be a thin man and another big eater to be a blimp. I’ll bet that many of you would be panting if you walked in Christie’s shoes for one day. So, emphasize the issues of character and results rather than falling for the easy target of his weight.