There seems to be more to Governor Christie

[itsrobert]

He seems like a more complicated man than I realized.

What did you think I was going to say?

[liberalmuse]

1. If he were liberal...

I would actually find him kind of hot. I don't give a fig about his weight - it's his ideology that I find repugnant. I'm not going to forget that he is Republican, and while he may have shown a little character in the past couple of days, no doubt he will revert back to his ol' self. But for the moment, I actually like him.

[Indpndnt]

14. ^This. For the moment, at least.

Whatever he's done or whatever future political plans he may have, right at this moment, he's doing a lot of good.

So, credit where credit's due.

[LynneSin]

2. I didn't realize he was so short

Obama had a foot on him

[graywarrior]

3. He appears to really care.

[MFM008]

12. i love that cat.

[graywarrior]

13. Meow!

[Grateful for Hope]

4. There has to be a reason that a Democratic state like NJ would elect him

From what I am seeing, he seems to have the capacity for compassion - unlike most republican elected officials. Yes, Mittens was elected in MA, but by the time he had finished his first term, his approval rating was in the dumps. Not sure this is the case with Christie. Could be wrong.

[Walk away]

7. Believe me...you are wrong! nt

[Grateful for Hope]

22. I apologize if I am

I am not a NJ resident (am a NY'er).

[proverbialwisdom]

30. Agree.

[Walk away]

5. Christie wants to be Prez in 2016. That can't happen unless President Obama is re elected or...

Mitt and Ryan get elected but both die in office before their term ends. An Obama win is the answer to Christie's prayers (that and 1000 lbs of cannolis)!

[Indpndnt]

21. True, and since it will be Obama's second term, he is not a rival for 2016. Easier to work together.

I do believe Christie's motives are good in this disaster relief, but I also think he's filing this away for future benefit. Since our actions show others why we are worthy of trust, I can't fault him for doing good now and asking others to trust him because of that down the line. The alternative (shunning Obama and FEMA now) would be very bad for NJ. That doesn't mean I'll support him in the future, of course.

[mattvermont]

6. 2016...that is all.

[HockeyMom]

8. Is he ultra rich like the Romney's and Trump's?

That might make a difference. It might make him be able to relate to the ordinary people.

[bluestate10]

19. Christie is a millionaire, but not ultra rich. Christie was a government lawyer for a

number of years, but became rich in private practice before running for Governor.

[Kber]

20. He and his family are pretty wealthy.

[quinnox]

9. lol, nice fake out n/t

[JI7]

10. i think it's more about how bad the republicans have become

that we can be impressed by something that should be expected.

[a la izquierda]

11. That's what my husband said.

We're both born and raised Jersey folks, but I remember when Republicans and Democrats actually worked together. And I'm only 35.

[JI7]

17. you know Boehner was actually willing to work with the president, but the teabaggers

have such a hold on that party that they wouldn't let him. paul ryan is the biggest example of how wrong they are. HE was supposed to be one of their bright , rising future stars. he has been worse than Palin. i remember him being confused when people booed him at a rally. it just shows the bubble these republicans live in. he had such adoring fans among his own type and that boosted his ego.

then he goes out into the real world and sees not everyone loves him.

Christie grew up among dems/liberals. he has a good relationship with some other dems in his state. i remember his disgust at having to defend himself for appointing someone who was muslim. he also appointed someone that was openly gay to some position.

[JCMach1]

26. +1, the media wets themselves when a Republican uses common-sense

and exercises leadership, not partisanship.

He deserves credit, but my God how far have we fallen.

[AtomicKitten]

15. He's a smart guy with some substance.

(ya, I said it )

[JCMach1]

27. For that reason he WILL NEVER BE THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE

remember you heard it here first.

Next Wed., Conservative will blame the loss on him.

[PopeOxycontinI]

16. I too...

am kind of pleased with Christie the past couple days, as well
as our president. I think Katrina has made politicians a little afraid
of the political fallout from mishandling natural disasters,
so they might be behaving a little better for now.

[krawhitham]

18. Christie does what is best for Christie

[Kber]

23. Exactly

Look. I appreciate what he's doing for my state. Really I do. But he's still a bully and he's still anti choice. I hope he can drag the republicans closer to the sane middle but he's not a liberal by any stretch.

[Walk away]

32. +1000000!

[Curtland1015]

24. Most of the time, the guy is a grade A tool bag. Now he needs help and he acts humble.

He seems to care about the people he was elected to govern. Great STARTING point. Yes, and I'll give him credit for handling Sandy well. But I'm not ready to forget all the REALLY shitty things he's said about President Obama and democrats in general.

Not yet anyway.

[Sekhmets Daughter]

25. He is the only republican who is truly pro-life....

I am pro-choice myself, but he is the only republican for whom I have any respect regarding his pro-life stance. He gave a speech a few months ago and said "If you are pro-life, as I am, you must respect the sanctity of all life" He was talking about his support for a program that would take first time, non-violent drug offenders out of the prison system and place them into in-house rehab programs for one year. He went on to say that their lives were precious and should not be lightly thrown away...or words to that effect.

[Walk away]

33. Then maybe he should consider his stance on Food Stamps and Health Care for Children.

He's just another let the poor die sooner/tax breaks for millionaires Puke!

[PD Turk]

28. He's still a republican douchebag

And I'm under no illusion he'll magically turn into some paragon of progressive values, but sometimes events and experiences have some kind of lasting effect on people. Maybe, just maybe, when this is all over he will be a republican douchebag that will serve as a voice of reason on their side from time to time. And hopefully the media will wake up and start calling out the rethugs on their idiotic obstructionist bullshit, although I'm not holding my breath for that one...

[Autumn]

29. You don't get a Sandy every day.

This too shall pass.

[Canuckistanian]

31. He has shown flashes of decency before

I can't remember the details, but I seem to recall that he debunked some big RW conspiracy theory before.