Video: Chris Christie destroys reporter for calling him confrontational
posted at 9:08 pm on May 13, 2010 by Allahpundit
Via Ace. Dude, I’m starting to think this might be the guy. A solid first term, then reelection in 2014, and suddenly the wide-open 2016 primaries are right around the corner…
Elsewhere today, thanks to Christie’s support, the Jersey state senate pushed through a school voucher bill over the objections of the teachers union. Quote: “Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak, D-Union, the committee chairman, then ordered the hearing held on the Annex steps in front of hundreds of cheering private-school students who had been bused in to rally for the measure.”
| Gov Christie calls S-L columnist thin-skinned for inquiring about his 'confrontational tone' |
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There IS hope for the North East!
blatantblue on May 14, 2010 at 12:34 AM
Excellent. I like the cut of his jib.
princetrumpet on May 14, 2010 at 12:50 AM
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. That was a nice long cool drink of honesty. I haven’t had that in a long time.
Mojave Mark on May 14, 2010 at 1:02 AM
Love me some Christi!
yoda on May 14, 2010 at 1:13 AM
Finally. A politician who doesn’t mince words. “Honest and refreshing” indeed.
Murf76 on May 14, 2010 at 1:42 AM
He had me at “escape hatch”. I think I’m in love.
winewife on May 14, 2010 at 1:48 AM
Cue the smell-their-own-fart-libs…”but does he have the …aaahhh….intellectual curiosity…”
What DNA strand of GOP pol is this, he has the recessive GOP back bone trait!
joeindc44 on May 14, 2010 at 1:50 AM
Yeah, I like this guy.
ktrush on May 14, 2010 at 2:00 AM
Palin-Christie 2012!
(No more senators.)
irishspy on May 14, 2010 at 2:06 AM
This should have been QOTD. The more I see of Chris Christie, the better I like him.
jix on May 14, 2010 at 2:15 AM
I’d like to see him in some camo with a Uzi strapped across his chest. Oh yeah.
di butler on May 14, 2010 at 3:13 AM
I’m in love.
Knuterockne on May 14, 2010 at 3:49 AM
Christie says more in one sentence than Obam says in a twenty minute speech
Bevan on May 14, 2010 at 4:28 AM
The end of the video is the best, when Christie says:
” ‘Honest and refreshing.’ Maybe we could see that in your paper tomorrow.”
Lockstein13 on May 14, 2010 at 5:01 AM
Exactly.
Politics aside, when it comes to yakking, Obama tries to be YES while Christi is content to forsake the glory, sell it straight and just be the RAMONES.
Oh, wait. Which of those two bands is in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame again?
Tuning Spork on May 14, 2010 at 5:04 AM
THIS is how reporters are to be treated. Right here, this is the GOVERNATOR! Reporters are to be treated like little beeatches, exposed for their whininess, shown to be leftists, refuse to accept the premises of their questions. The media disliked christie from the get go, it’d be different if they were his suckups and he treated him this way, but, what goes around comes around.
Chris—–KEEP IT UP!
ted c on May 14, 2010 at 5:56 AM
Man crush!!!
He had me when he threw back in the MFM’s collective face how hypocritical they are when it’s Dems doing things (e.g. blocking a state supreme court nomination).
Let’s hope there is still a country left to govern by time this man runs for President…
Wanderlust on May 14, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Palin-honest and refreshing.
Christie-honest and refreshing.
West-honest and refreshing.
I’m beginning to see a pattern.
jimmy2shoes on May 14, 2010 at 6:18 AM
Conservative men know how to fight at work and love at home, and do both with fervor.
There are no liberal men in romance novels. There are only Chris Christie men. :-)
Grace_is_sufficient on May 14, 2010 at 6:20 AM
FIFY!
TugboatPhil on May 14, 2010 at 6:21 AM
Count me among the smitten! I would love to see this man in a presidential debate. I’d be popping popcorn for days ahead of time.
Niere on May 14, 2010 at 6:24 AM
Woke Up This Morning, Got Myself a Gun
Unions
Kini on May 14, 2010 at 6:36 AM
This guy rocks!
tai-pan on May 14, 2010 at 6:48 AM
Very impressive. As Michelle might say, he’s got the ba!!’s to stand up to the Socialist Democrat Workers Party. Love it.
Zorro on May 14, 2010 at 6:49 AM
Not bad for a fat guy. I hope to h3ll he’s taking lipitor. We need him.
WordsMatter on May 14, 2010 at 6:52 AM
Christie can speak compelling reality from the fiscal right as easily as Obama spouts lies from the statist left.
A quality we haven’t seen in a Republican office-holder in a long, long time.
Nichevo on May 14, 2010 at 6:59 AM
I like the guy.
Terrye on May 14, 2010 at 7:13 AM
And, make no mistake…he WAS called a RINO, for the duration of the campaign.
This guy is great, and everybody knows it – I know plenty of people who voted for Corzine who now say that Christie’s their guy. He is absolutely pwning the teacher’s union, something that Arnold , the fake governator, never even tried to do………
Priscilla on May 14, 2010 at 7:18 AM
This really old, overweight gent just knew that if I waited long enough someone like us would step forward and make us proud. Looking the public directly in the eye and unflinchingly telling the truth is much like looking a woman straight in the eye and delivering the facts with no BS. Directs the focus from the waistline to the brain.
Truth and action, an aphrodisiac?
Yoop on May 14, 2010 at 7:48 AM
That clip should be made into a training film which would be mandatory viewing for anybody considering running as a GOP candidate.
And yes, there WILL be a quiz!!!
VelvetElvis on May 14, 2010 at 7:54 AM
+1000
VelvetElvis on May 14, 2010 at 7:54 AM
Wow.
I love you Chris!
I used to think I was the only person that talked to people like this when they were being stupid.
It’s nice to know I’m not alone.
Badger40 on May 14, 2010 at 8:10 AM
This really says it all.
Badger40 on May 14, 2010 at 8:12 AM
I hope this pattern turns into a fricking hurricane…
ted c on May 14, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Why to go Gov. Christie. Honest and Refreshing is what we want not eloquent and evasive.
Politics are local, and you appear to as local as it gets.
The DePressed will eventually get over themselves.
MSGTAS on May 14, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Biggest think I took from this: He spoke for 2:30 off the cuff, with nary an ‘um…’ nor ‘ahh…’. Shows a man who knows what he believes in.
I hadn’t seen much of Christi speak before, but damn he is honest and refreshing indeed.
kerncon on May 14, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Over the last feww years, some people have posted that we need another Reagan. There will never be another Reagan. He was one of a kind.
What we do need is Happy Warriors like Reagan was. In Christie, Palin, and perhaps others, we have happy warriors with enthusiasm, conviction, and wit.
Wethal on May 14, 2010 at 8:21 AM
That was just great!!!!!
Oink on May 14, 2010 at 8:21 AM
I think I am in love with that man. I want to kiss his gigantic cheeks.
myrenovations on May 14, 2010 at 8:22 AM
“A solid first term, then reelection in 2014, and suddenly the wide-open 2016 primaries are right around the corner…”
For that senior to work you have to assume Obama is going to get reelected in 2012 because no Republican beat him and I don’t think that is going to happen. If he is going to run then it is either 2012 or 2020.
JeffinSac on May 14, 2010 at 8:28 AM
He is New Jersey blunt.
The croooks like he says, have their hands on an excape hatch.
seven on May 14, 2010 at 8:29 AM
oops that was suppose to be “for that scenario to work”, not senior.
JeffinSac on May 14, 2010 at 8:30 AM
OMG, New Jersey has a MAN for a governor!!! Mr. Christie has offically made my Hero List. :)
CantCureStupid on May 14, 2010 at 8:31 AM
“OK, OK, but you’re still a big fatty fatso. nya, nya, nya, nya” – the media.
forest on May 14, 2010 at 8:31 AM
Wussiefied Eric Holder has a charter to start pushing states around. Me thinks this state of Jersey will push back.
The American Power Grab Act has very expensive participation mandates in it for the states. We will need pushback on that.
seven on May 14, 2010 at 8:33 AM
It takes a bigger man to deliver a smaller government.
Disturb the Universe on May 14, 2010 at 8:38 AM
Now that there is STRAIGHT TALK like McCain never even imagined during his “straight talk express” days.
I just hope Christie keeps his nose clean.
Brat on May 14, 2010 at 8:41 AM
Good for Christie. Great response. Perfect.
mountainaires on May 14, 2010 at 8:49 AM
As a former resident of the Garden State, I envy those guys.
If anyone could get Palin on a national ticket, Christie as a 2012 nominee could. No strike against the ‘Cuda, but I honestly believe Christie could probably sell ice to Eskimos and they’d come back for seconds. A Christie/Palin GOP ticket would be my personal dream team for the next POTUS election.
itzWicks on May 14, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Wow! I simply want to watch this over and over as it has been so rare to see and hear such truth spoken by a pol.
I never believed in human cloning, but I am tempted to make an exception in his case. We need as many of his type of politician as we can get!
IrishEyes on May 14, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Christie is great. Truly great. I would love nothing more than to see him on the national stage. After the horror show that is the Obama administration and the current loathe-America congress, he would redefine the word fantastic.
But… I hate to say this, but I feel like I have to… For that to happen, he’s going to have to lose some weight. I fear that too many people would look at him and write him off instantly because of how he looks and not bother listening to what he says—sort of like Sarah Palin, but for a different reason. Regardless of what he does in New Jersey, I think too many people would have a hard time taking him seriously because of his weight.
I wish I didn’t believe that, but I do. If the Democrats hadn’t spent decades conditioning people to stop paying attention to words’ meanings, then maybe this wouldn’t be an issue. But we need to focus on finding someone who is the perfect package of policy, speaking ability, and presentability, and I just feel that Christie would lose points with the latter.
Again, to be clear, I don’t want him to change a darn thing with regards to what he says or what he does as governor, because so far I think he’s making all the right choices. But if he plans to compete on the national political circuit, being in better shape will only improve his—and all of our—chances.
WesternActor on May 14, 2010 at 9:02 AM
WTF! This guy was completely understandable – and unapologetic. Can’t have that in government, can we?
alwyr on May 14, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Somebody should send this to John McCain so he can see what “straight talk” actually is like. Of course, it might not help him. Having had Palin at his side, he didn’t seem to learn from her either.
IrishEyes on May 14, 2010 at 9:04 AM
There’s no time like now to start conditioning people the other way.
If you subscribe to this defeatest theory, you lose.
Good leaders, charismatic people, do not need the plastified slimness of Hollywood to be listened to or revered.
If you have real talent, people will see this & your appearance will not matter much at all.
Badger40 on May 14, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Watch the guy to he left of Christie. He is having such a good time! Expresses my feelings exactly.
IrishEyes on May 14, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Ann NY on May 14, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Wow, my last post looks strange…
Ann NY on May 14, 2010 at 9:20 AM
I can haz Gov Christie for POTUS!!!?? PLEZZE?
:0)
I second APs emotion!
ginaswo on May 14, 2010 at 9:21 AM
Any Jerseyite checking in – SO PROUD OF MY GOV!
Was planning on moving to Pennsy but just might stick around to see how Christie fixes things here in the Great Garden State!
kutabeach on May 14, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Go Gov Go!!!! This guy is just awesome!!!!
Tom66 on May 14, 2010 at 9:32 AM
He took his brass pair out again and slammed them on the table for all to see. This guy is good.
theguardianii on May 14, 2010 at 9:42 AM
My post to the reporter who asked the question:
http://blog.nj.com/njv_tom_moran/2010/05/gov_chris_christie_pressures_d/2162/comments-19.html
I am encouraged to see that the liberals in this state fear Gov Christie.
All of you self aggrandizing people who claim to want to help the poor or middle class while all along making things exponentially worse. It has been under the leadership of people like you that our taxes have soared. That we’ve made promises we cant hope to keep.
The lessons of California and Greece are lost on you. The lessons here at home, where the poor are barely holding on or forced to move because of the absurd taxes.
The taxes go up inexorably and the tax base shrinks, a death spiral that all but the most ideologically blind can see yet you do not. Then when the obvious solutions are posited we hear the familiar cries of “Save the children” “More money for education” “Help our poor”. You fools. You utter fools. I dont care about the well meaning behind your ignorance anymore, and I grant that some of you are merely ignorant not malevolent. Pawns of the power brokers in the unions and elsewhere. It’s beyond that now.
We’re pissed off. Help or get out of the way. No. No compromises. Fix what is wrong. What has been wrong for decades.
Dash on May 14, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Ha!
Truly….. honest and refreshing!
Dick Turpin on May 14, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Have you seen the graph floating around comparing New Jersey and Greece? It is eerie. Both have almost exactly the same GDP, the same level of government spending, and the same level of government debt. If I can find a link to it I will post it.
This is what a crisis manager looks like. Christie knows these numbers by heart and he knows time is running out to fix them before New Jersey beats California to the bankruptcy court. The state really is in worse shape than California, because at least California passed Prop 13 which limits property tax increases and it takes a 2/3 vote in the legislature to raise state income taxes. New Jersey has shown what happens when you let Democrats take over with no limits.
rockmom on May 14, 2010 at 9:53 AM
How dare Christie grab the wheel of a runaway government vehicle heading for a fiscal brick wall and try to steer it to safety!
How crude! How insensitive!
GO CHRIS!
profitsbeard on May 14, 2010 at 10:11 AM
I, for one, would love to see what he is like really pissed off!! That reporter should be hanging his head in shame. We need a union buster in CA so bad, instead we get RINOs like Whitman and Poizner. I would love to vote for Christie!
Dollayo on May 14, 2010 at 10:13 AM
I love this guy!
Torch on May 14, 2010 at 10:24 AM
That’s why we elected him in NJ! Proud to say I worked hard on his campaign.
xler8bmw on May 14, 2010 at 10:25 AM
I can’t believe it! I moved out of NJ and back to MI (stupid move on my part). I’m thinking I’d like to move back to Jersey.
ZeeMI on May 14, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Where was the teleprompter? Couldn’t see it in the clip.
“Naked Politician” = a politician who can actually speak without a teleprompter
CHRISTIE/BREWER 2012
stenwin77 on May 14, 2010 at 10:41 AM
da Man
Wade on May 14, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Awesome! Second look at northeastern Republicans!!
acasilaco on May 14, 2010 at 10:52 AM
A tale of two policians
One melting down. Once ascending.
Mr. Joe on May 14, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Actually, I think because Christie isn’t a plastic looking perfect looking person is part of the package that works for him. In our society, and on TV, big guys are affable and liked by many. I think he has that going in his favor. Add to his real “straight talk” and the ability to do this smack down in such a charming, but pointed way, even makes it work better for him. I don’t think the voters are going to think about his weight when they are facing his name on any ballot in his future. This guy is the real deal.
karenhasfreedom on May 14, 2010 at 10:54 AM
You can bet the li’l wussie reporter’s colleagues in the left/media hive locally and around the country are going to rally to his side and start doing “specials” on the Governor.
Looking forward to a “Worst Person in the World Award” from the worst person in the solar system, Demented Waldo.
Dr. Carlo Lombardi on May 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM
I absolutely LOVE this video; when I voted for Christie, I had no idea what a FORCE he would turn out to be, I could only pray.
In any event, go to NJ.com and read Tom Moran’s column today, and the commentary after. It’s a hoot. Evidently Moran’s entire theme about Christie since he was sworn in is “bully” and “confrontrational”
Willie on May 14, 2010 at 11:26 AM
As it was intended:
Doesn’t care about re-election.
DamnYankee on May 14, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Haaaa….Glenn Beck just told everyone to light some candles and turn on Barry White—and then played this clip. rotfl
How sick and sad is it that this guy is standing out simply by speaking plainly. GOP…watch and LEARN.
hoosiermama on May 14, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Chris Christie has surpassed my expectations 1,000 fold. From the snarky accounts here and other blogs he was a RINO and the other guy was the true conservative. Lonnigan, I think. It was McDonnell that was the true conservative of that evening in November. Well, look what happened! It’s Christie that is the one that has shown his true colors and is getting down to work, flipping out Democrats, and saving NJ. This is a dream come true!
Here in VA McDonnell didn’t have the problems that Christie has had and although we are not as financially sound as we would like to be, at least some adults are in charge. Our state constitution demands a balanced budget. Democrats and Republicans get along much better here than in other places and the balance of power changes often.
BetseyRoss on May 14, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Awesome.
peski on May 14, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Chris Christie and Sarah Palin walked into a bar – it instantly exploded as that level of awesome cannot be contained.
fossten on May 14, 2010 at 11:58 AM
This video should be mandatory for every Republican to watch.
gstrickler on May 14, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Indeed. Arguing over differences of opinion is not only ok, it’s necessary! Democrats succeed largely because they’re never confronted on what their goals are.
Take climate change – nobody ever says “well, let’s study manmade ways to reduce the impact of climate change, since the climate WILL change at some point, regardless of the cause. Having that debate would reveal that progressives don’t care about the environment, they care about the MONEY.
hawksruleva on May 14, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Reluctant public servants could fix most of Washington’s problems.
hawksruleva on May 14, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Heh, I just muted the volume on FOX when 0bama came on for a press conference, and clicked on this video.
The video of Barack H. and Christie’s words synced up pretty well, and it was a ‘surrealistic’ experience, that would leave all of us saying “If Only…”
Kind of like The Dark Side of the Moon / Wizard of OZ sync applied to current politics.
LegendHasIt on May 14, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Hey New Jersey liberals – game over. You had a good gig, but you’ve met your match in this guy. He doesn’t give a sh*t about what you think, say or write. He’s not backing down.
labrat on May 14, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Why not 2012? Christie is certainly miles ahead of candidates like Romney and Huckabee already. In some ways, he’s like a male Palin unafraid to tell it how it is and then act on what needs to be done.
docdave on May 14, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Wow, I love this guy.
Definitely required watching/listening/learning for some of our esteemed Senators on the hill. You know who you are…Senator Grahamnesty and the like.
brewser on May 14, 2010 at 12:53 PM
you betcha it is.
wi farmgirl on May 14, 2010 at 1:01 PM
Christie is a breath of fresh air in the stench of politics.
wi farmgirl on May 14, 2010 at 1:02 PM
Dang. Viruses have a life cycle. Maybe he can do a re-run in the last week of October.
percysunshine on May 14, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Gov, I like the way you roll!
Gang-of-One on May 14, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Chris Christie picking up where Reagan left off.
lwssdd on May 14, 2010 at 1:30 PM
More straight shooters like Christie please!
infidel4life on May 14, 2010 at 1:32 PM
Look at how his staffers respond to him. Looks like people that legitimately enjoy working for their boss. I know I’d be proud to work for a guy that calls things what they are and does it unapologetically.
stldave on May 14, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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