For Your Morning Entertainment: Chris Christie Fleece is MIA

BY  |  Thursday, May 09, 2013 7:59am  |  COMMENTS (1)

Christie's FleeceAh, to live in New Jersey where, politics and governance almost completely aside, seemingly every day there’s something about our Governor that makes us shake our heads and wonder, or nod our heads and fist-pump, or smile and laugh (in solidarity, relief, disbelief?). So why should today be any different? Maybe to draw attention from the lap band surgery issue, Christie spoofs himself in a video about his “missing fleece” (you remember – the common man zipped fleece jacket he wore during his Sandy inspection tours and press conferences?). Maybe he has a future in film, if not in the White House. Enjoy!

Slimming Down Chris Christie

BY  |  Friday, Mar 29, 2013 12:00pm  |  COMMENTS (24)

christie lettermanChris Christie’s weight is clearly a sensitive subject. Though he’s poked fun of his largess, he’s also inclined to telling others to “shut up” about it. It appears nobody will, though.

Yesterday, Esquire magazine issued the governor a few tips on how to make his figure appear a little less rotund. The first tip: “Put on a damn jacket” to cover that overhanging gut, “making it look less like you’ve stacked a few extra inner tubes, Michelin Man-style, around your midsection.”

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Greenleaf Struggles to Meet Demand

BY  |  Friday, Mar 22, 2013 10:30am  |  COMMENTS (2)

GreenleafThe demand for medical marijuana from Montclair’s Greenleaf Compassion Center is so great that yesterday the center said it would only accept patients from seven counties in Northern New Jersey, according to an article in the Star-Ledger.

The Health Department, however, disagrees with that decision and is asking Greenleaf to see patients in the order in which they registered. Greenleaf, which opened in December, was supposed to be one of six state-approved marijuana dispensary centers in the state, but the others are having trouble completing the rigorous background checks and finding a community that will host them.

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How Does Lt. Governor Brendan Gill Sound?

BY  |  Monday, Mar 18, 2013 1:30pm  |  COMMENTS (2)

BG HeadshotIs Essex County Freeholder Brendan Gill of Montclair looking to join Sen. Barbara Buono’s ticket in her bid for gov against Chris Christie? The Star Ledger’s Auditor says he hears Gill is interested:

When asked if he’d been lobbying for lieutenant governor, Gill was coy — but not that coy: “I wouldn’t say I’m actively pursuing it. If I was considered I would absolutely have an interest in helping to advance the cause.”

Also in the column, more about Montclair’s Mark Alexander, who is going up against Nia Gill, and a possible alliance with East Orange Mayor Robert Bowser.

In other political news, Pennsylvania likes Hillary Clinton and Chris Christie for 2016 presidential race. Christie meanwhile, in Paterson, gets into a heated exchange at a Paterson church over education.

Chris Christie: Time to Eat the Donuts

BY  |  Wednesday, Feb 06, 2013 12:00pm  |  COMMENTS (17)

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Did you see Governor Chris Christie on the “Late Show With David Letterman” on Monday? Christie came out, Springsteen playing in the background, sat down for a minute then pulled out a donut, which he stuffed it in his mouth and said, “I didn’t know it was going to be this long.” The “fat joke” got a lot of laughs from the audience during his first appearance on the late-night show:

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Chris Christie is Not Happy

BY  |  Friday, Jan 11, 2013 12:00pm  |  COMMENTS (38)

Chris Christie is on the cover of Time magazine this week. Chris Christie does not like the cover image. Chris Christie is not happy.

The Governor thinks the photo and the headline are offensive. “I’m reporting Time magazine to the, like, anti-Italian defamation league. I mean, look at that thing,” he said on Imus in the Morning. “It says ‘boss’ underneath. I mean come on.” Christie’s mother is Italian American.

On Tuesday, Christie gave his State of the State speech. He spoke primarily of Hurricane Sandy, asking for more federal relief funds, praising those who helped with the recovery, and touting his administration’s accomplishments in rebuilding. Critics noted that the speech gave glaringly few details on any proposals for the coming year, and made no mention of gun control.

What did you think of his speech? Do you think the Time magazine cover is offensive?

 

House Votes To Provide $9.7 Billion For Victims Of Hurricane Sandy–Finally

BY  |  Friday, Jan 04, 2013 1:44pm  |  COMMENTS (12)

Riverview Drive, Montclair

It’s about time. The House of Representatives just approved legislation today to provide $9.7 billion to cover insurance claims filed by victims of Hurricane Sandy. The Senate is expected to pass the measure later today.

Speaker John Boehner, a Republican from Ohio, drew the ire of both Democrats and Republicans–most notably, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie–for adjourning the 2012 Congress earlier this week before voting on aid for victims.

The New York TImes has more details.

House Leaders Refuse to Vote on Sandy Aid

BY  |  Wednesday, Jan 02, 2013 1:30pm  |  COMMENTS (10)

Congress may have finally reached a budget deal last night, but many in New York and New Jersey are seething over House Republicans’ refusal to vote on aid for victims of Superstorm Sandy before Congress’ final term ends tomorrow.

The Senate approved a $60.4 billion disaster relief bill last week to help with recovery from Sandy. The House Appropriations Committee drafted a smaller, $27 billion measure, and a vote had been expected before Thursday.

But Speaker of the House John Boehner decided to abandon the vote.

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When Chris Met Jon

BY  |  Friday, Dec 07, 2012 12:00pm  |  COMMENTS (5)

Did you catch Chris Christie on The Daily Show last night? It was the Republican governor’s first appearance on the show, where he had a somewhat contentious back-and-forth with liberal host Jon Stewart. The talk centered on Christie’s praise of President Obama during Hurricane Sandy, which earned him vigorous criticism from his party–and last night from Stewart, who questioned the governor on his previous remarks that Obama “couldn’t lead his way out of a paper bag.”

But the talk was lighthearted at moments, like when Christie first entered onto the stage and he and Stewart, who hails from New Jersey, discussed their love of Bruce Springsteen. Until recently, Springsteen, an Obama supporter, had kept his distance from the governor. But when the two met last month at a Sandy fundraiser, Springsteen told him “C’mon, give me a hug.” After the embrace, Christie said, Springsteen added, “It’s official: we’re friends.” (See the full Daily Show episode here.)

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Governor Christie’s Post-Sandy “State Of The State” Address

BY  |  Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 5:12pm  |  COMMENTS (0)

Governor Chris Christie spoke on all things Sandy-related at a lengthy press conference today. Here are some highlights:

Many people in our state woke up today to absolute devastation…and the heartbreaking reality that your home may be gone…this state is too tough to give in to this type of devastation.
There are 2.4 million households without power, twice the number impacted with hurricane Irene. Restoration after Irene took 8 days, full restoration after Sandy may take longer. Our damage assessment will be complete in 24-48 hours.
We opened the Garden State parkway this morning open for its full length. The New Jersey turnpike is open from exits 1-10. From exits 10-14 there are 7-foot high debris fields.
Regarding resumption of service of NJ Transit, there was major damage on each and every one of New Jersey’s rail lines.
I’m still sick. I got about 2 hours of sleep last night. The president woke me up one time. That’s fine, he gets to. I got woken up by FEMA at 2am.
We’re talking months to recover from this. At least 7-10 days before we get a PATH system operating again. The bridges and tunnels will open again soon.
I can’t imagine it’s going to be safe for kids to go around for Halloween tomorrow night in most parts of state. We’re going to make an assessment of that today or tomorrow. We want kids to have Halloween, but I want kids to be safe and alive.
I could give a damn less about election day. Obviously, the national election is very important, but the people of New Jersey would really be unhappy with me if they thought for a second I was occupying my time thinking about that. I’ve got much bigger fish to fry. As we get closer to election day I’ll ask the Lt. governor to make an assessment.
This is a really difficult development for the state, but not one we won’t recover from. We’ll be stronger and better for it, because we’ll work together to make a difference for our state.

 

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