Posted on 01/05/2015 5:30:22 PM PST by C19fan
Gov. Chris Christie’s trips to NFL games to root for the Dallas Cowboys were paid for by the team’s owner, Jerry Jones, according to the governor’s office.
Images of Christie celebrating with Jones Sunday evening following the Cowboys’ latest win created a stir among sports fans on social media. Christie has now attended three games at the invitation of Jones, who invited the governor and picked up the tab, said Christie spokesman Kevin Roberts.
“Governor Christie attended the game last night as a guest of Jerry Jones, who provided both the ticket and transportation at no expense to New Jersey taxpayers,” Roberts said.
Christie, his wife and their four children attended the game.
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Saw that live and commented on the game thread.
Not sure why he was wearing a Bengals/Denverish orange garment....
Sports and politics, what a mix.....The rich elites and politicans tied at the hip, money and power.
Heck, George W. Bush used to be a pardner in the Texas Rangers baseball team.
The politicians will even raid the taxpayers coffers to build sports facilities sometimes. Ain’t that nice.....
are these taxable “gifts”?
Not really sure what to do this week. The mantra of every Minnesotan is to root for the Vikings and whoever’s playing the Packers, unless it’s the Cowboys. Then mutual nuclear annihilation is preferred.
are these taxable “gifts” under the IRS?
Yes it’s like a Cleveland guy watching The Pittsburgh Obamas vs. the BaltiModells.
Is it okay for politicians to be accepting gifts like this, instead of spending their own money? Only a leftist would think the only other alternative is to use taxpayer dollars.
This fat bastard QUEER needs to stay boss of NJ and stop hugging commies and cronie capitalists.
NOT POTUS MATERIAL.
Christie looks like a cheap date.
O' Wait...
Really, this is much to do about nothing...
The man can and should be able to root for whatever team he wants too...
Even a Jerry Jones team...: )
Good for Governor Christie. I wish I could see my favorite team play from the owners box. Screw the haters, enjoy the benefits of your office.
Yeah, seems to me that there are more important things to complain about.
Unless he’s running for president, I couldn’t care less what Chunky C does.
Does that fat sack of crap not have any money of his own? I know he isn’t ‘working’ for fun. No money, no pride, nothing but another appetite in a suit. Another embarrassment upon America!
It was pretty disgusting watching Christie hump Jones’ leg.
LOL!!!
Will Jerry pay for private AC to fly me and friends to Green Bay to watch the Cowgirls freeze their udders off while they go down in defeat? GO PACK GO!!
“Just another reason to dislike Christie. Jones was a Clinton guy, so that should tell you where Christie is in the political spectrum. “
Well, I’m willing to cut Jerry a little slack on Clinton as they are fellow Arkies. And, sports people are nortorously superstitious. So, if he sees Christie as his playoff good luck charm, no harm done. I guarantee you that Jerry will continue flying Christic to the playoff games as long as the Cowboys continue winning.
How many NFL teams play home games, in NY ?
Trick question :)
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