A very good and conservative friend of mine in NJ would disagree.
Most people have short memories and lash out at the most visible ones currently in the news. If it makes your friend feel better, so be it. After all, Christie was elected in a deep blue state by the voters because they knew the state was in deep trouble. While Christie has been able to make some reforms, he basically his putting his finger in the dike and once he is gone, well, you know the rest.