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Category: Chris Christie

Christie Pans O’s Leadership

Jun. 18 Barack Obama, Chris Christie 2 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

From today’s Morning Joe:

“The fact is, you need someone to take some leadership [in Washington],” Governor Christie said. “And I’m disappointed that the president hasn’t done that either.”

We all know the Governor approved of the President’s federal Sandy response (a point where we disagree, at least in part). I’m unaware of an area in which the President has led this country anywhere other than over a cliff, Save Jerseyans. Governor Christie has, however, consistently criticized Barack Obama’s dearth of leadership skills in a number of other areas including interacting successfully with Congress. Give’em his due on that point even if you do think he’s the devil…

Right Move, Wrong Reason

Jun. 17 Chris Christie, Election 2013, Hurricane Sandy, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County 7 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

As expected, earlier today at the Jersey Shore, Mayor Adam Schneider (D-Long Branch) became the latest prominent Democrat to endorse Governor Chris Christie’s reelection bid.

Sandy sealed the deal for him:

I’m glad another Democrat realized that voting for Barbara Buono is antithetical to the state’s best interests, Save Jerseyans. It’s a promising development. I only wish that some of these Dems were jumping ship for ideological reasons, too, rather than simply having come to respect (and fear) this Governor’s gravitas.

Criticism of the House GOP in the Sandy aid debate has been simplistic to the point of being dangerously misleading. Given all of the ongoing problems with the feds’ response long after the storm hit, you’d would think a Shore mayor should know better…

Clinton and Christie Talk Sandy

Jun. 15 American History, Bill Clinton, Chris Christie, Hurricane Sandy 2 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Love them, hate them, but you can’t deny that they’re the two greatest communicators of the past 20 years in American politics. It’s a must-watch discussion for politicos of both parties, Save Jerseyans, particularly since the man on the right (and the man on the left’s wife) are the likely frontrunners for their respective parties’ nominations in 2016:

New Poll: Christie Lead at 32pts

Jun. 14 Barbara Buono, Chris Christie, Election 2013, Polls 5 comments

Sen. Buono Stalled in Latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Chris Christie leaving SUVA new poll out this morning reinforces the status quo assessment of New Jersey’s 2013 gubernatorial election, Save Jerseyans: Chris Christie is up… big time.

32-points big. And Buono’s made virtually no polling progress in month, something that’s unlikely to change (save for the standard post-Labor Day partisan reconciliation) thanks to yesterday’s Appellate Division ruling.

But the real quick in the teeth for the Buono campaign?

“While her name recognition has climbed to 46 percent of voters from only 30 percent in April, nearly all of that increase has come from voters who now have an unfavorable impression of her,” Rutgers-Eagleton Poll Director David Redlawsk. “The onslaught of attack ads by Gov. Christie’s campaign appears to be having its desired effect.”

Perhaps Buono would’ve been better off without those goofy name pronunciation ads! Shocker…

Click here to check out the full polling report.

Appellate Court Rules for Christie

Jun. 13 Chris Christie, Judiciary, Special Election, U.S. Senate 5 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Supreme CourtA little late breaking news tonight, Save Jerseyans.

The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division has ruled that Governor Chris Christie’s October 16th special election plan passes muster. Christie’s initial action following Frank Lautenberg’s passing drew a lawsuit from Democrats.

Click here to read the full opinion.

 

An appeal to the State Supreme Court, however, is still possible.

Stay tuned…

Christie Uses Pen; Landfill Bill Advances

Jun. 13 Chris Christie, Morris County, North Jersey, State Senate 1 comment

N.J. Governor Signs 7 Bills, Vetoes Marriage License Bill; Fenimore Landfill Legislation Emerges from Key Senate Committee

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

Christie at desk signing budgetIt was a busy day under the dome, Save Jerseyans. Here’s a rundown:

BILLS SIGNED:

S-1469/A-2756 (Madden, Sweeney/Quijano, Vainieri Huttle, O’Donnell, Ramos, Albano) – Provides surviving spouses of certain fire and police personnel who die in line of duty with workers’ compensation for entire period of survivorship

S-1904/A3131 (Sarlo/Prieto, Wagner) – Allows for the issuance of special licenses to sell alcoholic beverages in qualifying development projects

S-1961/A-3011 (Whelan, Allen/DeAngelo, Coughlin, Riley, Wagner) – Establishes “Veterans Higher Education Commission”

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Slow Jamming His Critics

Jun. 13 Chris Christie, Mainstream Media, Special Election, U.S. Senate 5 comments

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

I’ve given you the rational, factual arguments behind Chris Christie’s special election decision…

…then Governor Christie goes on Jimmy Fallon’s show and does this (see below), winning over the lemmings who get their news from late night television and Perez Hilton. And it works:

Something fun to think about: how much do you think these Christie skits piss off the Buono people, Save Jerseyans? 

It sure puts a smile on my face! But for Babs & Co., it probably feels more like a jammed finger than a slow jam.

Another Dem Jumps Ship

Jun. 12 Chris Christie, Election 2013, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County 8 comments

Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider To Endorse Christie

By Art Gallagher | MoreMonmouthMusings.com

Adam SchneiderLong Branch Mayor Adam Schneider is the second Monmouth County Democratic mayor to publicly declare support for Republican Governor Chris Christie’s reelection.

Schneider told The Star Ledger that he will formally endorse Christie on Monday.

He understands New Jersey and there’s no doubt in my mind is right now the last thing we need to do is reinvent the wheel,” Schneider said.”

Sea Bright’s Democratic Mayor Dina Long endorsed the Governor in February.  Schneider said he decided to support Christie in January when the governor criticized House Speaker John Boehner for holding up the Superstorm Sandy recovery funds.

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