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Today ends the Chris Christie era in New Jersey
I remember him as a Federal Prosecutor tracking down and prosecuting political corruption before he ran for office
Christie came in as a tough, no nonsense Governor who took no crap in press conferences and would viciously attack anyone who dared question his positions. He was a known bully who enjoyed tormenting any opposition.
His initial successes were in reforming the NJ pension system and balancing the budget. He cancelled the Hudson River rail tunnel. A decision that will hurt NJ for decades
His high point came during Hurricane Sandy where he threatened anyone who failed to evacuate. Get off the beaches!
Christie worked tirelessly after the hurricane hit and reached bipartisan agreements with Obama to help the state. He obviously put the needs of the people over partisan politics
Christie was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2011 and had huge popularity
That is when his governorship fell apart
The Bridgegate scandal showed Christie at his worst as he mocked anyone that questioned him. The "punishment of Ft Lee" was typical Christie bullying but could not be directly linked to him
Once Christie had Presidential aspirations it was obvious he was making decisions that were in the best interests of his presidential aspirations and not in the best interests of NJ. While it can be forgiven that he had to neglect his Governors duties while campaigning, he continued to neglect his job as he endorsed Trump and was trying to get on his ticket
Christies approval went into the teens and his low point came when he blatantly lounged on his Island Beach residence while the park was closed during a government shutdown.
As he leaves office today....Most New Jersey residents won't miss him
I remember him as a Federal Prosecutor tracking down and prosecuting political corruption before he ran for office
Christie came in as a tough, no nonsense Governor who took no crap in press conferences and would viciously attack anyone who dared question his positions. He was a known bully who enjoyed tormenting any opposition.
His initial successes were in reforming the NJ pension system and balancing the budget. He cancelled the Hudson River rail tunnel. A decision that will hurt NJ for decades
His high point came during Hurricane Sandy where he threatened anyone who failed to evacuate. Get off the beaches!
Christie worked tirelessly after the hurricane hit and reached bipartisan agreements with Obama to help the state. He obviously put the needs of the people over partisan politics
Christie was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2011 and had huge popularity
That is when his governorship fell apart
The Bridgegate scandal showed Christie at his worst as he mocked anyone that questioned him. The "punishment of Ft Lee" was typical Christie bullying but could not be directly linked to him
Once Christie had Presidential aspirations it was obvious he was making decisions that were in the best interests of his presidential aspirations and not in the best interests of NJ. While it can be forgiven that he had to neglect his Governors duties while campaigning, he continued to neglect his job as he endorsed Trump and was trying to get on his ticket
Christies approval went into the teens and his low point came when he blatantly lounged on his Island Beach residence while the park was closed during a government shutdown.
As he leaves office today....Most New Jersey residents won't miss him