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Obama and Gov. Christie Reunite to Tour Sandy Rebuilding Efforts

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These days it's amazing to see a Republican Governor and a Democratic President work so well together. Earlier today I heard Governor Christie say he's not worried about the politics, he just wants to get New Jersey back again. The the way it should be. At this point Gov. Christie appears to be a shoe-in for reelection. He will be perfect poised to run for president in 2016. As conservative governor from a blue state, he may have what it takes to win. The real question is will he be able to get the nomination?

May 28, 2013
Seven months after they made political waves touring the damaged New Jersey coastline together, President Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reunited on the Jersey Shore as the president assessed the recovery and rebuilding efforts of the beach communities devastated by Superstorm Sandy.

"We're still rebuilding after Sandy. Now, we all understand that there is still a lot of work to be done," the president said before a crowd of 3,800 at the Asbury Park Convention Hall in Asbury Park, N.J. "There are homes to rebuild, there are businesses to reopen, there are landmarks and beaches and boardwalks that aren't all the way back yet -- but thanks to the hard work of an awful lot of people, we've got wonderful shops and restaurants and arcades that are opening their doors. And I saw what thousands of Americans saw over Memorial Day weekend. You are stronger than the storm."

President Obama and Gov. Christie Reunite to Tour Sandy Repairs on Jersey Shore - ABC News
 
Of course, the right-wingers will still be mad that Obama said people are working hard... somehow, they'll manage it.
 
Seeing presidents/governors/elected officials from different political parties coming together didn't used to be such a startling, surprising big deal. It happened all the time. Then again, using tragedy as a political tool used to be an anomoly, soundly berated when it occurred. Nowadays, it seems to be such a commonly-accepted practice that some people are actually outraged when it doesn't happen. Pity, that.
 
These days it's amazing to see a Republican Governor and a Democratic President work so well together. Earlier today I heard Governor Christie say he's not worried about the politics, he just wants to get New Jersey back again. The the way it should be. At this point Gov. Christie appears to be a shoe-in for reelection. He will be perfect poised to run for president in 2016. As conservative governor from a blue state, he may have what it takes to win. The real question is will he be able to get the nomination?

May 28, 2013
Seven months after they made political waves touring the damaged New Jersey coastline together, President Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reunited on the Jersey Shore as the president assessed the recovery and rebuilding efforts of the beach communities devastated by Superstorm Sandy.

"We're still rebuilding after Sandy. Now, we all understand that there is still a lot of work to be done," the president said before a crowd of 3,800 at the Asbury Park Convention Hall in Asbury Park, N.J. "There are homes to rebuild, there are businesses to reopen, there are landmarks and beaches and boardwalks that aren't all the way back yet -- but thanks to the hard work of an awful lot of people, we've got wonderful shops and restaurants and arcades that are opening their doors. And I saw what thousands of Americans saw over Memorial Day weekend. You are stronger than the storm."

President Obama and Gov. Christie Reunite to Tour Sandy Repairs on Jersey Shore - ABC News

Yeah, well when there are less laws, less fines, less intrusive government, lower taxes, etc. in New Jersey I may start believing that. Till then, a fat ass blowhard running his mouth to improve his political gain.
 
Seeing presidents/governors/elected officials from different political parties coming together didn't used to be such a startling, surprising big deal. It happened all the time. Then again, using tragedy as a political tool used to be an anomoly, soundly berated when it occurred. Nowadays, it seems to be such a commonly-accepted practice that some people are actually outraged when it doesn't happen. Pity, that.


Though i understand obama does worry about his image, it is what every president has done. If there is a huge tragedy they go see it. Yes, it is technically for the purpose of looking like they care, but it isn't like this is a new thing in any way. Presidents show up at war memorials, and that would be politicizing a war. They all have to go to church or they will not be elected, and that is politicizing their faith.

there are tons of things to get on Obama about, but him doing the typical presidential sympathy for the victims of a disaster of record proportions is not one of them. Seriously, even if a president doesn't care at all, they should get off their ass and go see the effects of huge storms. Was GWB politicizing a tragedy when he went to and gave aid to Katrina victims? It is really their job, and getting on his back about that is just being petty. Even Chris Christie could be said to be milking the fame from this to further his career, but is it really something we should be faulting him for focusing on?
 
Seeing presidents/governors/elected officials from different political parties coming together didn't used to be such a startling, surprising big deal. It happened all the time. Then again, using tragedy as a political tool used to be an anomoly, soundly berated when it occurred. Nowadays, it seems to be such a commonly-accepted practice that some people are actually outraged when it doesn't happen. Pity, that.

I remember that. But back in those days, our elected officals were Americans before they were Republicans and Democrats.
 
Though i understand obama does worry about his image, it is what every president has done. If there is a huge tragedy they go see it. Yes, it is technically for the purpose of looking like they care, but it isn't like this is a new thing in any way. Presidents show up at war memorials, and that would be politicizing a war. They all have to go to church or they will not be elected, and that is politicizing their faith.

there are tons of things to get on Obama about, but him doing the typical presidential sympathy for the victims of a disaster of record proportions is not one of them. Seriously, even if a president doesn't care at all, they should get off their ass and go see the effects of huge storms. Was GWB politicizing a tragedy when he went to and gave aid to Katrina victims? It is really their job, and getting on his back about that is just being petty. Even Chris Christie could be said to be milking the fame from this to further his career, but is it really something we should be faulting him for focusing on?

Yes, presidents have always visited areas of the country struck by tragedy, and they have always been escorted through the area by highest-ranking local officials, regardless of party. Those officials were not, however, subjected to widespread criticism from their own party for the crime of actually being polite and appreciative.
 
The day after Obama was reelected, some republicans I know were saying they wouldn't vote for Christi because they think he made the president look too bipartisan.

Some.republicans think the hurricanes and Christi pushed Obama over Romney, so now they are angry at Christi.
 
I guess,from all reports,I still don't understand what the president did that deserved the overblown praise. Christie did not elect Obama,but he did go way overboard. Don't kid yourselves liberals. If a Republican potus,a week before the election,from the Democratic governor of a state,you would be in a furor.
 
LOL, the Sandy response efforts have been worse than those of Katrina.

My, how the storyline has changed among liberals.
 
LOL, the Sandy response efforts have been worse than those of Katrina.

My, how the storyline has changed among liberals.

Who told you that, Limbaugh? :lamo
 
Working together used to be the norm. Today it is open warfare and slander. Great statesmen are gone. Today we have lawyers with polished teeth and spit shined shoes saying anything to get elected. Recall Reagan and Tip O'Neal always talking it out. Adlai Stevenson and Everett Dirksen were great examples of our officials working together. Today's politicians could care less for the good of the country and the media is in part to blame with it's constant scrutiny but these slime balls in Washington today deserve the gas chamber.
 
These days it's amazing to see a Republican Governor and a Democratic President work so well together. Earlier today I heard Governor Christie say he's not worried about the politics, he just wants to get New Jersey back again. The the way it should be. At this point Gov. Christie appears to be a shoe-in for reelection. He will be perfect poised to run for president in 2016. As conservative governor from a blue state, he may have what it takes to win. The real question is will he be able to get the nomination?

May 28, 2013
Seven months after they made political waves touring the damaged New Jersey coastline together, President Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reunited on the Jersey Shore as the president assessed the recovery and rebuilding efforts of the beach communities devastated by Superstorm Sandy.

"We're still rebuilding after Sandy. Now, we all understand that there is still a lot of work to be done," the president said before a crowd of 3,800 at the Asbury Park Convention Hall in Asbury Park, N.J. "There are homes to rebuild, there are businesses to reopen, there are landmarks and beaches and boardwalks that aren't all the way back yet -- but thanks to the hard work of an awful lot of people, we've got wonderful shops and restaurants and arcades that are opening their doors. And I saw what thousands of Americans saw over Memorial Day weekend. You are stronger than the storm."

President Obama and Gov. Christie Reunite to Tour Sandy Repairs on Jersey Shore - ABC News

Christie has about as much a chance of getting the Republican nomination as you do. He's way too smart, rational, and pragmatic to ever be nominated by the Republicans. Besides which, since he doesn't believe humans occupied the earth at the same time dinosaurs did, he automatically loses the right wing religious nut vote, which is at the core of the Republican base.
 
LOL, the Sandy response efforts have been worse than those of Katrina.

My, how the storyline has changed among liberals.

You have a link for this, of course. By link, I mean something other than World Nut Daily or the rantings of some nenderthal right wing blogger?
 
Christie has about as much a chance of getting the Republican nomination as you do. He's way too smart, rational, and pragmatic to ever be nominated by the Republicans. Besides which, since he doesn't believe humans occupied the earth at the same time dinosaurs did, he automatically loses the right wing religious nut vote, which is at the core of the Republican base.
I wouldn't be too sure about what you say, I think it's possible Republicans may come to theirs senses before 2016. If they can put their arms around Romney, they certainly can put them around Christie as well. Christie's greatest asset is that he's a true conservative in a blue state.
 
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