THAT tells you all you need to know about the NJ Doughboy.
Posted on 11/14/2012 3:34:23 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
In the aftermath of last month’s Superstorm Sandy, the way New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie handled the disaster by working with President Barack Obama left some conservatives questioning Christie’s motives and political future.
One of Christie’s fellow New Jerseyans, HBO “Real Time” host Bill Maher, spoke highly of Christie. Maher is an outspoken liberal, donated $1 million to Obama’s reelection bid and may not be an endorsement that Christie would otherwise seek out.
On Current TV’s “Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer,” Maher explained his admiration for the current New Jersey governor.
“You know, on the one hand you have people like Chris Christie who looks like somebody to me who could be a hopeful beacon in the Republican Party — somebody who when push came to shove worked with the president, put politics aside and said, ‘Look there are bigger things,’” Maher said. “I can actually embrace this guy. I know there was a lot of talk in the media about what were his machinations, why was he doing this. I don’t think it’s that complicated. I think he’s a basic guy. I don’t agree with his philosophy in politics, but basically some bad stuff happened to him in his state and he got the memo.”
Maher also praised Christie’s more general qualities, like the way he speaks and his ability to handle media...
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Go ahead, Bill. Give him a hug!
Right. This effete snark couldn’t get his arms around Ann Coulter.
No, Bill. You can’t.
Ping. ;)
As if who Bill Maher likes is anything but a repellant.
Looks like Chris takes a lot off the table too.
THAT tells you all you need to know about the NJ Doughboy.
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