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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsChristie vacationing in Puerto Rico during crippling winter storm aftermath in NJ
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/02/14/first-on-cnn-christie-vacationing-in-puerto-rico/?hpt=hp_t2
Washington (CNN) - On the heels of a major winter storm that blanketed his state with snow, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie spent Friday at a resort in Puerto Rico with his family.
CNN was alerted to his whereabouts by a person who saw the governor poolside at a resort in San Juan.
Asked to confirm if Christie is in Puerto Rico, a spokesman for the governor said he is on a brief vacation with his family.
"After the storm had passed, the governor left the state this morning for a long weekend away with his family, and he will return Monday night," said spokesman Colin Reed.
In accordance with state protocol, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno is in charge of government business until Christie returns.
Democrats criticized Christie in December 2010 for not cutting short a family vacation to Disney World while a massive blizzard brought New Jersey to a standstill. Guadagno was also out of state at that time.
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Washington (CNN) - On the heels of a major winter storm that blanketed his state with snow, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie spent Friday at a resort in Puerto Rico with his family.
CNN was alerted to his whereabouts by a person who saw the governor poolside at a resort in San Juan.
Asked to confirm if Christie is in Puerto Rico, a spokesman for the governor said he is on a brief vacation with his family.
"After the storm had passed, the governor left the state this morning for a long weekend away with his family, and he will return Monday night," said spokesman Colin Reed.
In accordance with state protocol, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno is in charge of government business until Christie returns.
Democrats criticized Christie in December 2010 for not cutting short a family vacation to Disney World while a massive blizzard brought New Jersey to a standstill. Guadagno was also out of state at that time.
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Christie vacationing in Puerto Rico during crippling winter storm aftermath in NJ (Original Post)
Cooley Hurd
Feb 2014
OP
It's a US Territory. He doesn't need to be extradited. I wonder if that's why he went there and
okaawhatever
Feb 2014
#12
If he were charged with a federal crime a US marshall stationed on the island should be able to pick
okaawhatever
Feb 2014
#15
recently reelected with massive support from democrats, he is not concerned about this issue nt
msongs
Feb 2014
#4
It figures that the Donut Fucker would be in a warm climate during a storm in his state.
madinmaryland
Feb 2014
#9
FSogol
(45,529 posts)1. Can he be extradited from PR?
okaawhatever
(9,462 posts)12. It's a US Territory. He doesn't need to be extradited. I wonder if that's why he went there and
not say, Jamaica. No one can say he was trying to make a run for it.
FSogol
(45,529 posts)13. Ooooooh really?
okaawhatever
(9,462 posts)15. If he were charged with a federal crime a US marshall stationed on the island should be able to pick
him up. Federal law applies in PR. They have their own local laws, but the federal law is the same as the 50 states. If there were an official extradition I believe it would be treated like a normal interstate extradition and not an international one.
FSogol
(45,529 posts)16. It was a joke, Professor International Law.
I look forward to your dissertation on "Why did the Chicken Cross the Road."
wryter2000
(46,082 posts)3. Is he effing nuts?
Not that I mind him digging a huge hole for himself.
msongs
(67,453 posts)4. recently reelected with massive support from democrats, he is not concerned about this issue nt
lpbk2713
(42,766 posts)5. Probably went to visit Limbaugh in the Dominican Republic
OxyRush likes to spend his weekends there hanging out.
Historic NY
(37,453 posts)6. He hasn't been home much lately....
Dear Hindinberg its ain't blowing over.
madokie
(51,076 posts)7. Talk about tone deaf
Gothmog
(145,619 posts)8. He was at Walt Disney world during another storm
This is typical for Christie
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)9. It figures that the Donut Fucker would be in a warm climate during a storm in his state.
Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)10. He does arrogance really well. n/t
Tikki
(14,559 posts)11. Maybe he and the family went to scope out a new home property..
"Future so bright, gotta wear shades
"
Tikki
madrchsod
(58,162 posts)14. did`t bush do a fly over new orleans on a way to a party or something?
Dread Pirate Roberts
(1,896 posts)17. Well here's a cheap joke that Mr. Christie deserves.
Were other guests pouring buckets of water over him while trying to gently roll him back into the pool?
CNN was alerted to his whereabouts by a person who saw the governor poolside at a resort in San Juan.
Who spotted him, someone from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center? ( I know its low, but sometimes it feels like the only way to fight back)
Beach Rat
(273 posts)19. Did the other guests request refunds?
Oh the huge manatee!
Makes me think of this Seinfeld episode
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)18. I demand proof. Photos please!