In the post-Bridgegate world, charges of Gov. Chris Christie’s political bullying have gained more credibility. It’s like when one woman accuses a public figure of sexual harassment, inspiring several others to come forward too. In the wake of the revelations that Christie’s allies toyed with traffic at the George Washington Bridge, apparently to punish a… Continue reading Yet Another Chris Christie Scandal – Abuse of Power Allegations
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New Poll: The Christie Ship is Sinkin’
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Following a second week of revelations about “Bridgegate,” Gov. Chris Christie’s job approval and favorability ratings have dropped dramatically among New Jerseyans, with Democrats driving the decline, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Following more than a year of strong bipartisan support, Christie’s favorability rating is now 46 percent favorable to… Continue reading New Poll: The Christie Ship is Sinkin’
Jon Stewart on Chris Christie – “That is some old-school New Jersey corruption” – Video
After scoffing at the allegations surrounding New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s (R) administration just two weeks ago, Daily Show host Jon Stewart changed his mind after hearing about Christie’s administration was accused of using Hurricane Sandy relief funds as political capital. “Oh sh*t,” Stewart giggled. “That is some old-school New Jersey corruption: ‘Hey, nice city.… Continue reading Jon Stewart on Chris Christie – “That is some old-school New Jersey corruption” – Video
Christie Wants Maddow to Stop Asking Questions – Maddow Responds with More Questions
Chris Christie and his administration is surrounded by scandals, and Christie’s administration would love nothing better than having everyone just leave them alone. The good “news” folks at Fox has basically granted them that wish, but MSNBC has not yet read the memo. Take Rachel Maddow for example. Before Bridge-Gate became a household name, Maddow… Continue reading Christie Wants Maddow to Stop Asking Questions – Maddow Responds with More Questions
NJ State of Emergency (and it’s not the snow)
Chris Christie was inaugurated for his second term as Governor of New Jersey today. It’s also snowing quite a bit. That will make his downhill slide easier and the crash at the bottom more pronounced. He’s embroiled in two scandals, both of which will turn out to have been his own making, and he made… Continue reading NJ State of Emergency (and it’s not the snow)
Chris Christie’s Inauguration Message – A United New Jersey ( Oh, Now Unite! )
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will take his oath of office midday Tuesday for a second term, amid a scandal over traffic jams on a busy bridge and controversies over Superstorm Sandy aid. In excerpts of Christie’s inaugural address provided by his office, the Republican who is considered a potential 2016 presidential candidate makes no… Continue reading Chris Christie’s Inauguration Message – A United New Jersey ( Oh, Now Unite! )
The Name of the Iceberg that Sank ‘The Chris Christie’ is Called Hoboken
Last week, I touched on this subject in a post called, Hoboken Could Make Bridge-Gate Look Like Small Potatoes. The point of the piece was based on some reporting by Chris Hayes showing Chris Christie’s lack of interaction with the city – a city ravished by hurricane Sandy – due to political retribution against Hoboken’s… Continue reading The Name of the Iceberg that Sank ‘The Chris Christie’ is Called Hoboken
Christie Time?
Worried about a cold weather Super Bowl in a couple of weeks? Don’t be: Now that the subpoenas are out and Randy Mastro is in, there’s going to be plenty of hot air to warm the New Jersey Meadowlands and nourish the state and national news media for the game and beyond. First up is… Continue reading Christie Time?
Rachel Maddow Thinks Christie May Have Backed Out of 2016 – Video
We all may have missed this little piece of information yesterday, but it didn’t get pass the watchful eyes of Rachel Maddow. On her show yesterday, Maddow explained that a recent appearance by New Jersey’s embattled governor Chris Christie may have contained news about his 2016 presidential prospects. In his appearance, Christie explained that he… Continue reading Rachel Maddow Thinks Christie May Have Backed Out of 2016 – Video
Chris Christie Explains What He Enjoys about Being Governor – No Traffic
Amazing, that the man who could be behind the traffic nightmare on the world’s busiest bridge in Fort Lee New Jersey, explained recently that he loves being a governor because one of the perks is getting away from traffic. A little girl named recently asked the New Jersey governor the question, what do you enjoy… Continue reading Chris Christie Explains What He Enjoys about Being Governor – No Traffic
Hoboken Can Make Christie’s BridgeGate Look Like Small Potatoes
Chris Christie is presently embroiled in a huge scandal in New Jersey. The scandal, affectionately dubbed BridgeGate, is big enough to oust Christie if the claims that he had something to do with the lanes closure, turns out to be true. But BridgeGate is a small potato compared to what Christie did in Hoboken. New… Continue reading Hoboken Can Make Christie’s BridgeGate Look Like Small Potatoes
Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Fallon’s Song to Chris Christie – Video
Forget what the pundits have to say. The musical legend, Jersey native Bruce Springsteen is the only authority on Bridge-Gate and this Chris Christie scandal. He wrote a song about it. Wanna hear it? Video