Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

bigdarryl

(13,190 posts)
Tue Jan 28, 2014, 07:13 PM Jan 2014

Governor Chistie hinting at reneging on State Pension payments

I knew this shit would happen.We employees who are in the State Of NJ pension system criticized the State democrats about this so called pension reform that was done in 2011.Where the Christie Administration agreed in the reform the state would pay a portion of the pension system as they are required to do. And yet here we go surprise surprise now after he is reelected he wants to renege on the payments because he wants to give tax cuts to his rich buddies.The State Of NJ democratic Ligislatiure is so stupid to believe they could work with this lier http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/chris_christies_speech_democrats_angered_by_pension_comments.html

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Governor Chistie hinting at reneging on State Pension payments (Original Post) bigdarryl Jan 2014 OP
I'd bet he's doing it because he no longer is a contender for 2016 so he's going all in for the Koch okaawhatever Jan 2014 #1

okaawhatever

(9,462 posts)
1. I'd bet he's doing it because he no longer is a contender for 2016 so he's going all in for the Koch
Tue Jan 28, 2014, 07:29 PM
Jan 2014

brothers. Who knows, maybe they want this to go to scotus? If he's changed his position I wouldn't necessarily blame the Dems. Before Bridgegate, when Christie was still the GOP fave for 2016, I doubt he'd have gone back on his word. He needed the good press from the unions for his Presidential run. That's probably why he agreed to it in the first place. Now that he's burnt toast for 16 he's probably doing what his tea party overlords want.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Governor Chistie hinting ...