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He's definitely got some of

artappraiser — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:53:24 +0000

In reply to Christie Praises Obama for Storm Response

He's definitely got some of Bill-Clinton-feel-your-pain talent on the one-on-one:

On Christie's Tour, Hugs, Tears and a Personal Touch
By Carolyn Ryan, NYTimes Live Update, 6:52 pm

Gov. Chris Christie’s aerial tour alongside President Obama on Wednesday of New Jersey’s storm damage was being observed in intensely political terms.

But down on the ground, earlier in the day, the governor’s interactions with displaced residents displayed the personal gifts that have won him a broad following. His visit was documented by a pool reporter.

In Sayreville [....]

It's a major political talent that Professor/Senator/Mr-Cool-No-Drama Obama sorely lacks, mho. Got me thinking that when you got that, you don't need attractive looks; actually not being that physically attractive could be a benefit in that average people with troubles think you can relate better to them.

Right, Romney no longer has

A Guy Called LULU — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:43:46 +0000

In reply to I figured Christie will have

Right, Romney no longer has anything to offer Christie, assuming that he loses, and Romney losing is the best bet. Where we differ is that Christie might accept a Cabinet post from Obama. I doubt it because of my belief, stated above, that he hopes to become President. Cabinet members don't become President and meanwhile Christie likes being Governor.

If Romney was at this point a 70% odds on probable winner in the coming election, I think Christie would likely finesse the situation much differently. He wouldn't be sucking up to Obama in the same way.

I figured Christie will have

PeraclesPlease — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:24:20 +0000

In reply to Everyone is giving Christie

I figured Christie will have a cabinet position before long.

Also, 1) it's fairly obvious Obama wasn't going to check out like Bush, which means 2) his popularity would go up, which means 3) he'll win the election handily which means 4) Romney ain't worth time of day (he was already pushing a long shot, and now it's gone from 3-pointer to half-court

Not that Christie isn't really serious about the situation. But Romney no longer has anything to offer.

And even staying governor, a close relationship with the White House while rebuilding a state? A lot more valuable than having Charles Krauthammer praise you for your wing-nuttiness.

Oddly, Christie is in worse position than Obama - Obama just has to limp across Nov 6, and that's the end of his elected career. Christie has miles to go before he sleeps.

Job One is to send

NCD — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:28:58 +0000

In reply to Everyone is giving Christie

Job One is to send Rmoney/Ryan on a leaky Bain leased foreign flagged mahogany trimmed yacht with a bad diesel, a broken GPS, a tankful of cheap fuel, and a outsourced mechanic to the Cayman Islands. If they cross paths with the next hurricane, good riddance.

I'm not a fan of Christie,

ocean-kat — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:23:31 +0000

In reply to Everyone is giving Christie

I'm not a fan of Christie, that wasn't my point. I don't doubt that politics plays some role in his activities. It always does. My point is if we can win this election politics will force the republicans to begin moving away from the extreme right. Anti-gay, anti-hispanic, anti-abortion even in cases of rape or incest, personhood amendment, pandering to racists. Those just aren't going to work anymore. The change will be slow but it has to happen. There just aren't enough white votes to sustain it.

The pendulum is slowing down and will begin to shift back. We can stop it now and begin that shift with an Obama win. Or wait another decade for it to happen.

Everyone is giving Christie

A Guy Called LULU — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:06:48 +0000

In reply to If we can win this election I

Everyone is giving Christie more credit than I allow almost any politician on my least cynical day.

Christie probably does rise above politics a bit in the current situation but he has an election for governor coming up and he is in a blue state. If Romney wins and repeats Christie will have been term limited out of office for some time and he wants to be President. I hope all his sudden fans are correct and I am wrong.

If we can win this election I

ocean-kat — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:58:55 +0000

In reply to Ah, indeed, Bipartisanship

If we can win this election I think we're going to see the beginnings of this. The frenzy we're seeing now on the republican side is the last gasp of the extreme right, especially the evangelical right, that sees this election as their last chance to pass their agenda. They need to win this one to get their picks on the Supreme Court. if Obama picks them Roe and many other issues on their agenda are lost for a generation. If Romney wins Roe is gone and there will be more right wing rulings. Demographic changes means they have to start moving to the center or lose. It will be small to start but I think we'll see definite movement.

If Obama wins. This is an incredibly important election. If the republicans win they will continue to pander to the racists, evangelicals, and right wing nuts for another decade.

Ah, indeed, Bipartisanship

Aunt Sam — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:42:53 +0000

In reply to I agree; they were just on

Ah, indeed, Bipartisanship as it should and needs to be for all. I know I'm no doubt being a bit too optimistic, but what if..........this was only the beginning and others joined them now and in the future? Our nation would reap huge benefits! Does it have to be an impossible dream? No. Yes, we can!

I agree; they were just on

Richard Day — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:58:50 +0000

In reply to I have nothing but respect

I agree; they were just on cable two minutes ago. No campaigning. Senators and Congressmen joining this dynamic duo.

I dunno, it makes me feel good.

I cannot ignore this! I

Richard Day — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:56:58 +0000

In reply to Hannity is a chickenshit

I cannot ignore this!

I hereby render unto NCD (once again) the Dayly comment of the Day Award for this here Dagblog Site, given to all of him from all of me.

I dunno why; just got to me where I live. hahahaha