By Art Gallagher | MoreMonmouthMusings.com
On early Monday morning, 6:54, in the midst of the Bridgegate network and cable TV media feeding frenzy engulfing Governor Chris Christie, CNN reported an “Exclusive” story that ”federal officials” were investigating whether Christie had “improperly used” some of the Sandy Relief money used to produce the Stonger than the Storm tourism ad campaign. The source of the “Exclusive” was Congressman Frank Pallone.
Within the hour, Pallone had widely released a statement to the media and posted it on his federally funded website, that contained the information reported “Exclusively” by CNN.
That should have been the media’s first clue that Pallone is not trustworthy. He offered an exclusive to CNN, and then spread, the story, like a crack whore needing another fix.
But no, the media lapped up the story. It led the 8 am hour of most network morning news shows, and dominated the political news of the day as an “additional federal investigation” that Christie was facing.
The story was a lie. Not an exaggeration. A lie.
If Pallone will continue to lie to make a point that doesn't have any justification, what else would he do? He continues to make himself look like the back end of his party's mascot.
He is consistent in playing the part of a fool, I don't believe he carries any weight even amongst his peers. He has to be an embarrassment to his party,. How can he represent his constituents, when they know he is just a seat holder?