Posted on 12/07/2012 8:16:19 AM PST by SeekAndFind
He may have embraced the president just before the election, but New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is keeping his distance from Obama when it comes to implementing Obamacare.
Politico:
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Echoing complaints from other Republican governors who have declined to build the key component of the president's health law, Christie stressed unanswered questions and potential costs.
"We will comply with the Affordable Care Act but only in the most efficient and cost-effective way for New Jersey taxpayers," he said in a statement.
But he said the federal government hasn't told states what they need to make the assessment.
"Thus far, we lack such critical information from the federal government. I will not ask New Jerseyans to commit today to a state-based exchange when the federal government cannot tell us what it will cost, how that cost compares to other options and how much control they will give the states over this option that comes at the cost of our state's taxpayers."
By rejecting a state-based exchange, Christie - thought to be considering a 2016 presidential run - will please conservatives who have pressed states to resist Obamacare implementation in the aftermath of the elections. And now, New Jersey joins the growing ranks of states that will let the feds set up an exchange within their borders.
About 30 states already have signaled they'll let the administration play a role in their exchanges, whether that means running it entirely or partnering with the states. With open enrollment scheduled to start in October, the administration has consistently assured states that they'll be ready to run exchanges for those that refuse to do their own.
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The federal government has about 10 months to set up exchanges in at least 30 states. Each exchange will be different, reflecting the different insurance mandates
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Not sure what CC thinks he’s doing, but he’s going to tick off his new bff. Not only that, his transition to being a Democrat will be much tougher with this kind of insolence.
He realized he may have came out of the democrat closet a little too soon, after all he will need to keep up at least a somewhat conservative facade so he can be the next spineless RINO to get the Republican nomination in 2016.
Maybe the Fat Slob is mad the Marxist didn’t let him get past first base, even on the second date.
I think Christie will change his tune if he gets the $37 Billion in aid for the Hurricane Sandy devestation!
Truer words have never been spoken (/only slightly sarc).
Gov. Scott in Florida has not came out going against the exchanges yet, he’s still considered a “conservative” and nobody owes our state Millions or billions...but if he does not do all possible to stop Obamacare, and exchanges seems to only venue still open.I won’t vote for him if he runs for a second term
Freegards
LEX
Gov. Scott in Florida has not came out going against the exchanges yet, he’s still considered a “conservative” and nobody owes our state Millions or billions...but if he does not do all possible to stop Obamacare, and exchanges seems to only venue still open.I won’t vote for him if he runs for a second term
Freegards
LEX
Crispy Creme can’t figure out if he’s doughnut or a french pastry. One thing we do know for sure that he isn’t: A Conservative or a Republican.
Regardless of what Christie says or does, he’s a democrat in waiting.
First he hugs the guy, now he sticks his finger in his eye.
Make up yer mind Chris...you can’t play both sides of the fence.
Which makes me ask the important, pertinent question; which is he, Moe, Larry, or Curly?
the infowarrior
CC can kiss my a SS. He was too chummy with Odumbo before the election so he is dead to me.
He’s just another RINO/Libtard.
Maybe of a combination of at least two:
Murley... or Arrylay
Alittle too late, Christie. You are only jumping on board because the other governors are governing and making this decision for their states.
Alittle too late, Christie. You are only jumping on board because the other governors are governing and making this decision for their states.
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