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Chris Christie and all future N.J. governors barred from using beach mansion during government shutd [View all]

Source: New York Daily News

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The New Jersey Assembly on Monday barred Gov. Chris Christie from using a house at Island Beach State Park during government shutdowns.

The Legislature voted 63-2 with two abstentions to prevent Christie — or any future New Jersey governor — from using the Island Beach State Park beach mansion during a government shutdown, officials said.

Assemblyman John Wisniewski of Middlesex County proposed the measure July 13 after Christie earned statewide ire when he was photographed sunning himself July 2 with his family on the beach after he shut down state beaches during a budget standoff.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/gov-christie-barred-beach-mansion-shutdowns-article-1.3371772

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Chris Christie and all future N.J. governors barred from using beach mansion during government shutd [View all] brooklynite Jul 2017 OP

Ha Ha jpak Jul 2017 #1

Sweet. Glad to be the 5th rec. Thanks for posting... eom Purveyor Jul 2017 #2

How fitting! Jim__ Jul 2017 #3

I doubt a democratic gov would need this rule. cyndensco Jul 2017 #4

63-2. Who knew that Christie would be a unifying force in NJ politics? George II Jul 2017 #5

Does Christie have to sign this or can it become law without his signature? keithbvadu2 Jul 2017 #6

it can become law without his signature NJCher Jul 2017 #17

It's SAD that we have to pass laws to force R's to use common sense & decency flibbitygiblets Jul 2017 #7

+1 narnian60 Jul 2017 #10

Exactly my thoughts, You beat me to it Old Vet Jul 2017 #20

Isn't that why most laws exist? Volaris Jul 2017 #23

Yeah, but with Republicans you have to be very behaviorally specific. NT raccoon Aug 2017 #30

Good Move Doug the Dem Jul 2017 #8

Pathetic. But cons should note yet another restrictive law Hortensis Jul 2017 #9

Good! That was so "I'm Governor, and you're not" of him. nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2017 #11

A law that should not have been necessary, should be covered by common decency. TNNurse Jul 2017 #12

So he was having a tantrum when he tried to intimidate and assault DK504 Jul 2017 #13

Chris Christie Beach Chair Memes QED Jul 2017 #14

OMG BumRushDaShow Jul 2017 #18

I love the one with Lucy stomping grapes QED Jul 2017 #22

This one. QED Jul 2017 #25

Island Beach State Park beach mansion ????? benld74 Jul 2017 #15

That law should be amended to outlaw all whale beachings. nt NCjack Jul 2017 #16

I'm guessing he'll leave NJ when his term is done FakeNoose Jul 2017 #19

Stupid law. Let them expose their real values. Nt lostnfound Jul 2017 #21

what a disgrace Christie is onetexan Jul 2017 #24

Does the Senate have to pass a bill like this also?? I assume so...This article does not say.... riversedge Jul 2017 #26

The whole state legislature is run by Democrats BumRushDaShow Jul 2017 #28

Never get between Jerseyites and their beaches on July4 delisen Jul 2017 #27

Awwwwwwww......................... MyOwnPeace Jul 2017 #29

He was being an a hole anyway. I'm sure he wanted to be seen there. C Moon Aug 2017 #31

I'm still working on how the hell they re-elected him. broadcaster90210 Aug 2017 #32