More Than Just A Bromance

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Slide show: Pres Obama visits NJ w Gov Christie: http://1.usa.gov/Sqe0xS




Marine One, carrying President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and a second helicopter, Nighthawk Two, fly over storm damage near Atlantic City, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)





President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie look at storm damage along the coast of New Jersey on Marine One, Oct. 31, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)





President Barack Obama looks at the storm damage as he and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie make an aerial tour aboard Marine One near Seaside Heights, N.J, Oct. 31, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)




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President Barack Obama talks with local residents at the Brigantine Beach Community Center, which is serving as a shelter for those displaced by Hurricane Sandy, in Brigantine, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)





President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talk with local residents at the Brigantine Beach Community Center in Brigantine, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)








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Back at the White House (Joshua Roberts/Reuters)

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1. update/more pics

[Barack_America]

2. Not a bromance. Two men in which doing the right thing was politically beneficial for both.

Both needed to show a strong response to the storm in order to survive politically. And both probably care too, though I'd put more money on one than the other.

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3. look, these interactions in crisis often produce lasting friendships and relationships

Our president is an affable, engaging, and likable guy. It's in his nature to inspire and bring out the best in the folks he interacts with.

[Barack_America]

6. And our President is smart enough to know Christie is not a "good guy".

He is a Republican who is hell-bent on slashing funding. Remember that in 2016.

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7. he doesn't have the convenience of just dealing with 'good guys'

. . .and Christies' character speaks for itself.

[Barack_America]

9. Then perhaps Christie can count on your vote in 2016?

I agree with you that Christie's character speaks for itself, I just disagree with you about what it says.

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10. having a bad day?

you just drove your shit waayyy off the track.

[Science Geek]

8. I believe you are entirely correct.

President Obama is doing his job, and doing it well. There isn't much more to it beyond that.

[Tarheel_Dem]

4. Thank you bigtree. This set of pics speaks volumes. Tragic, but uplifting at the same time.

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[Lucinda]

12. Thanks bigtree! KNR