Cuccinelli says Christie should quit RGA

[Somerville]

The circular firing squad commences firing

Cuccinelli says Christie should quit RGA

As if a snowed-out inaugural bash weren't bad enough, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie also took a shot Tuesday from Virginia Republican Ken Cuccinelli, who said that Christie should step down as head of the Republican Governors Association.

"He does not serve the goals of that organization by staying as chairman,'' said Cuccinelli -- the former Virginia attorney general who ran unsuccessfully for Virginia governor last year -- on CNN's Crossfire Tuesday.

 

[iacardsfan]

I don't put much stock into Cooch. He evaded a true primary and lost the election for his party, so he doesn't exactly know best for the Republican Party.

 

[Jack Hays]

The circular firing squad commences firing

I suppose a firing squad would require all six people who still care what Ken Cuccinelli thinks about anything.:roll:

 

[donsutherland1]

While I reserve judgment concerning the investigations underway with regard to Governor Christie, I don't think Mr. Cuccinelli has sufficient credibility to offer advice on this matter. Indeed, he isn't even a governor, so he is not in a capacity to discuss the goals of the RGA. Instead, his latest comments likely have much more to do with his failure to come to grips with the reality that he was not able to run a winning campaign against a flawed opponent. Very likely, continuing from his post-election comments, he is holding Governor Christie responsible for his loss.

 

[vesper]

I think Cuccinelli has a valid point and he isn't the only one thinking Christie should step down as head of the RGA. Christie has a Democrat lynch mob after him over piling scandals. He would not be productive as someone who could go around and help raise funds for other Republican governors with all the other crap surrounding him, innocent or not. And that was the reason behind Cuccinelli's statement. There are several Republican governors that would be very effective as head of the RGA that don't have a bridgegate following them around.

 

[Jack Hays]

I think Cuccinelli has a valid point and he isn't the only one thinking Christie should step down as head of the RGA. Christie has a Democrat lynch mob after him over piling scandals. He would not be productive as someone who could go around and help raise funds for other Republican governors with all the other crap surrounding him, innocent or not. And that was the reason behind Cuccinelli's statement. There are several Republican governors that would be very effective as head of the RGA that don't have a bridgegate following them around.

Personally, I'm more likely to contribute if Christie is head of the RGA.eace

 

[vesper]

Personally, I'm more likely to contribute if Christie is head of the RGA.eace

Well there's a lot of folks out there that don't share your opinion. Just like the opinion turned on the previous governor , McDonnell, of your state who ran on "conservative ideals" and was elected by a significant margin then turned out to be anything but and lost support and respect of the voters who put him into office and now is facing a scandal of his own. Christie has been going around for some time claiming he is the true Republican. The party doesn't need someone riddled with scandals to be their poster child.

 

[Jack Hays]

Well there's a lot of folks out there that don't share your opinion. Just like the opinion turned on the previous governor , McDonnell, of your state who ran on "conservative ideals" and was elected by a significant margin then turned out to be anything but and lost support and respect of the voters who put him into office and now is facing a scandal of his own. Christie has been going around for some time claiming he is the true Republican. The party doesn't need someone riddled with scandals to be their poster child.

It is Repubs like you who helped the Dems retain control of the Senate. Keep up the good work.eace

 

[notquiteright]

I suppose a firing squad would require all six people who still care what Ken Cuccinelli thinks about anything.:roll:

Oh far from it, no requirement to even know who the hell Cuccinelli is! Just a desire to pull the trigger on a fat man. Now each member of the squad can have a whole bunch of very self- centered or promotion reasons. I can see Governor Christie having more than enough detractors in the GOP to form a company sized firing squad. I'm sure a couple of Red state governors see themselves as better fit in the Chairman's chair.

Sort of like a drug cartel, taking out the boss is seen as a career opportunity for many underlings. eace

 

[vesper]

It is Repubs like you who helped the Dems retain control of the Senate. Keep up the good work.eace

No Jack you have that all wrong, there are many who have already figured out a big government Republican is really no different than a Democrat.For when you are no different in that respect, the one that keeps promising all the freebies (Democrat) will surely win. Big government Republicans offer the people no real choice. But big government Republicans like to pander to the conservatives for their vote talking all that jive conservatives love to hear about fiscal responsibility, lower taxation, balanced budgets, and then once they are elected they do the opposite just like your beloved McDonnell did. Stand for something or fall for anything.

 

[justabubba]

I think Cuccinelli has a valid point and he isn't the only one thinking Christie should step down as head of the RGA. Christie has a Democrat lynch mob after him over piling scandals. He would not be productive as someone who could go around and help raise funds for other Republican governors with all the other crap surrounding him, innocent or not. And that was the reason behind Cuccinelli's statement. There are several Republican governors that would be very effective as head of the RGA that don't have a bridgegate following them around.

seems like members of the GOP, like this fellow who was unable to even prevail in a governorship election, are circling the wagons ... after christie has been thrown under them
republicans are eating their young
and in this instance, it happens to be the only legitimate GOP contender for the white house in the next election
why would they do that ... unless they have come to believe that christie is dirty and unelectable going forward

 

[Jack Hays]

No Jack you have that all wrong, there are many who have already figured out a big government Republican is really no different than a Democrat.For when you are no different in that respect, the one that keeps promising all the freebies (Democrat) will surely win. Big government Republicans offer the people no real choice. But big government Republicans like to pander to the conservatives for their vote talking all that jive conservatives love to hear about fiscal responsibility, lower taxation, balanced budgets, and then once they are elected they do the opposite just like your beloved McDonnell did. Stand for something or fall for anything.

I think I'll stick with Ronald Reagan and consider those who agree with me 80% of the time to be friends and allies.eace

 

[nota bene]

seems like members of the GOP, like this fellow who was unable to even prevail in a governorship election, are circling the wagons ... after christie has been thrown under them
republicans are eating their young
and in this instance, it happens to be the only legitimate GOP contender for the white house in the next election
why would they do that ... unless they have come to believe that christie is dirty and unelectable going forward

Mercy, Christie isn't the only "legitimate" GOP Presidential contender! But I have wondered about the Republicans devouring their own. The question for some conservatives, though, is whether Christie is one of their own.

 

[vesper]

seems like members of the GOP, like this fellow who was unable to even prevail in a governorship election, are circling the wagons ... after christie has been thrown under them
republicans are eating their young
and in this instance, it happens to be the only legitimate GOP contender for the white house in the next election
why would they do that ... unless they have come to believe that christie is dirty and unelectable going forward

It is no secret there is a divide between Republican elites and conservatives within the Republican party. It is also no secret Republican elites like big government almost as much as Democrats. The conservatives are the only ones who have been the brakes if you will of trying to stop the feckless spending. Christie has a big mouth and has made a lot of unsavory comments toward conservatives and libertarians who find themselves on the right side of the aisle. During Sandy he really showed his ass when the House refused to pass more aid money to the victims of Sandy due to all the feckless spending the Democrats attached to the bill. Christie went off because the money was being held up and blamed the conservatives for not just passing the bill as it stood with hundreds of millions of dollars of bull**** attached to it by Democrats in the Senate. He was an absolute big mouth pompous ass over the whole ordeal. I disagree with your assumption that Christie is the only viable candidate.

 

[notquiteright]

seems like members of the GOP, like this fellow who was unable to even prevail in a governorship election, are circling the wagons ... after christie has been thrown under them. republicans are eating their young and in this instance, it happens to be the only legitimate GOP contender for the white house in the next election. why would they do that ... unless they have come to believe that christie is dirty and unelectable going forward

I think this is an indicator that the TP revolt is alive and still a big ol' wrecking ball. Many hard right CONs in here has said better none than a RINO. The days of a unified, polite, dignified GOP are no more, perhaps they will return but not at the moment. I believe some TPs see Christie as a liberal appeaser so any excuse to get rid of him before the primaries is good to go.

But to call Christie the only legitimate contender this far out? Dunno about that

 

[vesper]

I think I'll stick with Ronald Reagan and consider those who agree with me 80% of the time to be friends and allies.eace

I too am an admirer of Reagan. And I do believe the big government lovers in the Republican party, Rockefeller Republicans (the blue blood elites) hated his guts.

 

[justabubba]

Mercy, Christie isn't the only "legitimate" GOP Presidential contender! But I have wondered about the Republicans devouring their own. The question for some conservatives, though, is whether Christie is one of their own.

i look forward to seeing your list of every other GOP member who has a legitimate shot at the white house

this time, if you come back with nothing, you will have been correct

 

[Jack Hays]

It is no secret there is a divide between Republican elites and conservatives within the Republican party. It is also no secret Republican elites like big government almost as much as Democrats. The conservatives are the only ones who have been the brakes if you will of trying to stop the feckless spending. Christie has a big mouth and has made a lot of unsavory comments toward conservatives and libertarians who find themselves on the right side of the aisle. During Sandy he really showed his ass when the House refused to pass more aid money to the victims of Sandy due to all the feckless spending the Democrats attached to the bill. Christie went off because the money was being held up and blamed the conservatives for not just passing the bill as it stood with hundreds of millions of dollars of bull**** attached to it by Democrats in the Senate. He was an absolute big mouth pompous ass over the whole ordeal. I disagree with your assumption that Christie is the only viable candidate.

Still helping the Dems I see.

 

[Jack Hays]

I too am an admirer of Reagan. And I do believe the big government lovers in the Republican party, Rockefeller Republicans (the blue blood elites) hated his guts.

If you were an admirer of Reagan you would not be so active betraying his legacy.:roll:

 

[justabubba]

It is no secret there is a divide between Republican elites and conservatives within the Republican party. It is also no secret Republican elites like big government almost as much as Democrats. The conservatives are the only ones who have been the brakes if you will of trying to stop the feckless spending. Christie has a big mouth and has made a lot of unsavory comments toward conservatives and libertarians who find themselves on the right side of the aisle. During Sandy he really showed his ass when the House refused to pass more aid money to the victims of Sandy due to all the feckless spending the Democrats attached to the bill. Christie went off because the money was being held up and blamed the conservatives for not just passing the bill as it stood with hundreds of millions of dollars of bull**** attached to it by Democrats in the Senate. He was an absolute big mouth pompous ass over the whole ordeal. I disagree with your assumption that Christie is the only viable candidate.

then share with us a list of every GOP member who can WIN the white house in 2016

i bet there will be no name on that list other than christie (which will now require an asterisk)

 

[justabubba]

I think this is an indicator that the TP revolt is alive and still a big ol' wrecking ball. Many hard right CONs in here has said better none than a RINO. The days of a unified, polite, dignified GOP are no more, perhaps they will return but not at the moment. I believe some TPs see Christie as a liberal appeaser so any excuse to get rid of him before the primaries is good to go.

But to call Christie the only legitimate contender this far out? Dunno about that

same challenge. name every GOP member who has a legitimate chance to win the white house in two years

 

[vesper]

If you were an admirer of Reagan you would not be so active betraying his legacy.:roll:

Baloney, I am not betraying Reagan's legacy but those like you who compromise to the point you no longer stand for anything do.

 

[Sherman123]

I suppose a firing squad would require all six people who still care what Ken Cuccinelli thinks about anything.:roll:

I was trying to come up with a response but you obviated any need. Good job.

 

[Sherman123]

I think Cuccinelli has a valid point and he isn't the only one thinking Christie should step down as head of the RGA. Christie has a Democrat lynch mob after him over piling scandals. He would not be productive as someone who could go around and help raise funds for other Republican governors with all the other crap surrounding him, innocent or not. And that was the reason behind Cuccinelli's statement. There are several Republican governors that would be very effective as head of the RGA that don't have a bridgegate following them around.

I think it is nothing more than sour sniping from a man who was visibly snubbed by Christie. Christie stepping down from the RGA gives more fuel to whatever allegations are being made against him and weakens him as a future candidate. I don't want either of those things to come to pass but I could see why Cuccinelli might.

 

[Sherman123]

then share with us a list of every GOP member who can WIN the white house in 2016

i bet there will be no name on that list other than christie (which will now require an asterisk)

I think Christie is weakened but not out. As far as candidates who I think have the best chance from my vantage point I'd say other than Christie the only one who at this juncture looks somewhat competitive with Hillary would be Paul Ryan. I still think Christie is the out and out favorite but a lot can and will happen between now and then. It's easier to list the few candidates who I think have virtually no chance of winning Cruz (and he deserves it), Huckabee, Santorum, and unfortunately Jeb Bush because I think he's sadly sunk by his last name.