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The Spectacle Blog
Earlier today I posted a comment in New Jersey Governor Chris Christie in which he was quoted as saying:
“I’m not much different from Andrew Cuomo. I probably agree with him on 98% of the issues.”
The Governor’s press office, thru Lauren Fritts, has contacted me to clarify. They have kindly supplied a video link to the Governor’s response, made today at a press conference, found here. As well the text is supplied, which is reprinted below. We’re happy to provide both verbatim.
As the Fox saying goes, we report, you decide.
Press Conference – February 19, 2013
Governor Christie: What I said was that Governor Cuomo and I were raised in very much the same kind of households. Governor Cuomo was raised by a Sicilian mother and so was I. And so that a lot of our values are the same. I don’t ever remember saying anything like I agree with him 98% of the time because I don’t. So I’m sure I didn’t say that. But what I do remember saying and what I do believe is that Governor Cuomo and I have a lot of the same values in terms of the way we were raised. And that was the conversation I was having with that person, a group of people it was actually, about the similarities between me and Governor Cuomo and our styles. And I think that’s what people were – that’s what they were really talking about, not specific nitty-gritty issues. We were not talking specific issues in that conversation. We were talking about overall approach to the job of Governor.
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mike 3/505| 2.19.13 @ 3:16PM
Too bad Charles Durning isn't still around...he could play Christie in the movie...actually, a reprise of his "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" role....Ooooh I like to dance a little sidestep, now you see me now I'm gone......lead the people on.
spike59| 2.20.13 @ 5:28AM
say 'Bingo', buddy!
Bob Grant| 2.19.13 @ 3:48PM
We can expect Mr. Motormouth to spend much of this time "clarifying" his comments or actions in moments of honesty.
I was completely wrong about him. I thought he was a breath of fresh air with his "bluntness", but if you listen closely you'll find he spends an inordinate amount of time either talking about himself or talking in ways that undercut his fellow republicans. This guy is Chris Cristie without the orange skin and skinny waistline.
I've seen enough of this clown. His political career should not expand beyond the borders of Jersey.
Bob Grant| 2.19.13 @ 3:49PM
"This guy is Chris Cristie without the orange skin and skinny waistline."
---- Sorry, I meant Charlie Crist.
See, even their names are somewhat similar!
mike 3/505| 2.19.13 @ 3:55PM
You should not drink and blog.
Bob Grant| 2.19.13 @ 4:51PM
505 (5:05)? Is that when happy hour begins for you?
mike 3/505| 2.19.13 @ 5:00PM
Happy Hour is 24/7 for me. Hence my comment...you should leave drinking to the professionals...like me. :-)
505 is my former Regiment
Bob Grant| 2.19.13 @ 5:13PM
As a borderline teatotaler, I'll take your advice. And, thank you for your service!
mike 3/505| 2.19.13 @ 5:22PM
Thanx Mucho....My soldiers really appreciate the handshakes....much better than my Dad getting spit on when he got off the plane in SanFransisco coming back from the Nam.
Miles Glorious| 2.20.13 @ 8:21AM
Thank you for your service!
Maxwell| 2.19.13 @ 4:01PM
My view of Chris Christie is still the same. It is not favorable. In a deep blue state I am a minority.....I still cling to my Bible & guns. I cannot wait to mive South.
ncatty| 2.19.13 @ 4:41PM
Governor Christie is living proof of the proverb "In a multitude of words error is inevitable."
fmm| 2.19.13 @ 5:58PM
And that "error" is usually a window to the truth.
Biff| 2.19.13 @ 9:15PM
follow the trail, and the quote seems to come from Round Boy's speech to some trade union wonk, where he "allegedly" stated:
‘I’m not much different from Andrew Cuomo. I probably agree with him on 98% of the issues.’ ” Gov. Christie “sees value in the building trades, which are private sector unions. He complimented us and said he uses us as an example of a pro-business union.”
Nothing in the Glen Falls article mentioned anything about Italy or Sicily. Chris "Krispy" Christie, the living embodiment of the term "crap-weasel".
Shery| 2.20.13 @ 9:52AM
Well, one can take what one wants from this, but truly, there is not a lot of difference on some issues between the two. However, Christie has made some good decisions over the years. But, lately, he seems to be posturing himself more to the center than to conservativism.