#christie2016

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Justice has to be more than a word. Justice has to be a way of life... The perception of justice is almost as important as justice itself.

Governor Chris Christie, speaking at the New Hampshire Primary Student Conference on 1/5/2016

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Chris Christie's #1 fan.

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The Republican Primary debates are tonight on Fox. Next up in this series of Republican cat portraits is Gov. Chris Christie. Again, these are just highlights. Please make your own formed opinion. I get the impression this is a guy who’d make your life a living hell if you disagreed with him. Perfect for president. 

Budget, Economy & Jobs:

Doesn’t offer any real solutions, refers only to his track record and uses broad statements. Don’t worry about the rich, worry about the middle class. Don’t raise minimum wage, but create better-paying jobs.

Civil Rights:

Disagrees with Supreme Court about gay marriage and states that, “If my kids were gay, I'd give them a hug; but no marriage.” 

Drugs:

Treatment not jail. Marijuana is especially bad. 

Education

Believes national teachers union deserves a “punch in the face.” Signed NJ onto Common Core but now regrets it. Lobbied for schools, particularly charter schools, to be operated by private and for-profit companies. 

Energy, Oil & Environment:

For Keystone XL. Pulled out of Regional Greenhouse Gas program. Does support incentivizing energy manufacturing and wind turbines. Rejected public transit projects and canceled work on new Hudson River rail tunnel. 

Foreign Policy:

Tough guy attitude. “Given who I am, Putin would not have invaded Crimea.” Says America should be clear to world about what we stand for and that isolationism, & reducing anti-terrorism, is dangerous.

Gun Control: 

Wants to include mental health records in gun background checks. Vetoed outright ban on Barrett .50 caliber rifle. In 2009: No right-to-carry cross-state reciprocity. Favors gun control measures from law-enforcement perspective. 

Health Care: 

Believes parents should have some choice, but kids should be vaccinated. Says ObamaCare was a mistake; a failed policy from the start. Push to allow insurers to sell "mandate-free" policies. Prosecuted politicians & their cronies, including jail time. From 2002-2006: uncovered $800M in medical kickbacks to doctors. Requested $159M for community health centers for the most vulnerable. 3.2% funding increase for National Institutes of Health.

Immigration:

In 2010, supported a path to citizenship but then switched positions in 2013.

Social Security: 

Believes SS is running out and that we should raise the retirement age.

Tax Reform: 

Simplify tax code to three brackets, with highest at 28%. “I will veto any income tax increases that come before me.” In 2009: Single tax rate would raise taxes for low earners. Vetoed "Millionaire's Tax" on wealthiest New Jerseyans. NJ has highest state tax burden & it's getting worse.

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Chris Christie’s Path to Relevance

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Prezzie CONT’D plus...TRUMPinator

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Chris Christie Hospitalized After Ten Minutes of Running For President

#ChrisChristie Hospitalized After Ten Minutes of Running For President #Christie2016 #tcot #GOP

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was rushed to an emergency room on Tuesday after collapsing while shaking hands with supporters, a mere ten minutes after announcing his 2016 presidential bid. Doctors say he’s in stable condition, but will be kept for observation overnight. Governor Christie, who announced just ten minutes prior to his collapse that he’s running for the…

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