Political marriage between Chris Christie and President Obama breaks up over Sandy aid rift

Washington Post ^ | 03/07/2014 | By Robert Costa and Rosalind S. Helderman

[SeekAndFind]

The once-budding friendship between President Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reached its zenith in May on a storm-ravaged boardwalk in Point Pleasant, N.J.

After Obama missed four throws at a carnival game, Christie stepped in, picked up a football and tossed it through a hoop, winning the president a stuffed bear.

“One and done,” the governor said as a crowd cheered and the two men exchanged a high-five.

On Thursday, however, Christie used an appearance before the Conservative Political Action Conference to blast Obama in personal terms, as a weak leader.

Accusing Obama of sitting on the sidelines during bipartisan debt talks, Christie said, “If that’s your attitude, Mr. President, what the hell are we paying you for?”

The stark contrast between then and now demonstrated how the bond nurtured by the odd couple after Hurricane Sandy has unraveled — and been replaced by a feud between two politicians who no longer stand to benefit from the appearance of a close partnership.

At the root of recent tension is a disagreement about relief for New Jersey residents affected by the hurricane, which hit in October 2012. Christie in recent days has blamed Obama and his administration for getting in the way of help reaching the state.

Christie’s frustration has become a theme of his town-hall meetings, and he has called FEMA — the Federal Emergency Management Agency — the “new F-word.”

[Twinkie]

I’ve gone to the polls and voted R in all the last few elections, like a lemming . . for Dole, for McCain, for Romney. Stick a fork in me. I’m done.

[flaglady47]

“I’ve gone to the polls and voted R in all the last few elections, like a lemming . . for Dole, for McCain, for Romney. Stick a fork in me. I’m done.”

Yup, with Hitlery as Prez, you’ll be well done. Actually fried. Too bad you’ll help to take me down with you.

[Twinkie]

What do YOU suggest for all of us sick of the establishment Republican club antics? We’ve been patient, supportive of their antics over the years; now it’s about become a choice between Frick and Frack (the Republican & the Dhimmicrat).