Gov. Chris Christie: 'This is who I am' [you should really see me when I'm pissed......]

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[Sub-Driver]

Gov. Chris Christie: 'This is who I am'

By ANDY BARR | 5/14/10 11:04 AM EDT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday opened up on a reporter in a news conference who challenged the Republican’s tone, telling the reporter that he “must be the thinnest-skinned guy in America.”

The reporter was inquiring about a contentious school voucher bill the governor is trying to push through the state Legislature.

“Governor, do you think this sort of confrontational tone can increase your odds in getting this through the Legislature?” the reporter asked.

After identifying the reporter by name, Christie responded: "You must be the thinnest-skinned guy in America.”

“If you think that's a confrontational tone, then you should really see me when I'm pissed,” he said. “That's not confrontational. I love when people say they don't want to have argument, that's what we were sent here for."

[Sub-Driver]

BRAVO!

[quesney]

Outstanding.

[moose2004]

A star is born!

[secret garden]

One more reason we love the gov.

[Nickname]

Sounds like.... LEADERSHIP.

He did great. America needs more like him.

Memo to GOP: This is how you do it.

[Clemenza]

"Mr. McGee, don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry,"

[GoCards]

Cannot watch this video enough! Good Stuff

[Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus]

Is there some way that I can get Chris Christie as my Governour, without actually moving to New Jersey?

[commish]

Why do I have the feeling we may be seeing a new national figure being born right before our eyes.

[Thane_Banquo]

This guy is awesome!

[Grunthor]

Man crush.

[SnakeDoctor]

I never thought I’d like a politician from New Jersey.

Christie/ Palin, 2012?

SnakeDoc

[Colvin]

I like this guy. I doubt I agree with him on everything, but he is the real deal. I would support him against the O man.

[RockinRight]

I’m pleasantly surprised by Christie so far. I was concerned since it’s NJ, that he’d be another Christie Todd Whitman RINO. So far that’s not the case.

[RockinRight]

Ladies and Gentleman, that dark horse we were looking for is in Trenton.

[Sudetenland]

Man, this guy is good! Wow! I wish republicans in Congress would respond like Christie does.

Strong but not strident, humorous but not dismissive, direct but not abusive. The guy is golden.

[Col Frank Slade]

Governor Tony Soprano -

“You don’t like me ? Tough s$%t” !

[downwdims]

I’m the Decider

[jimbo123]

I just watched the video for the first time. Awesome!

[Never on my watch]

I love when people say they don't want to have argument, that's what we were sent here for.

I wish our side in Washington understood and practiced that. Admittedly they behaved that way when the Health-care fight was on, but I think that was mostly because they feared the pitchforks and torches.

[des]

Memo to GOP: You can’t fake this.

[KEmom]

the video of his response is priceless!!

Funny that NJ might be trying to right itself after all the years of higher and higher taxes.

[RockinRight]

Not sure he’s interested...but we might be well-served to start looking at this guy for 2012...

[GizzyGirl]

I was on a plane arriving in NY recently and had the pleasure of sitting near/talking to a few people from NJ. I told them I am from CT and watching NJ and Gov. Christie with great interest and that I thought many across the country were doing same. Then I bravely asked, “do you love him as much as we do?” And it was incredible... not only do they love him, but others all around us seemed to hear and want to join in... and before I knew it we had people from all over the tri-state area in several rows all giving resounding thumbs up to our conversation and to Christie, and then we were congratulating the NJ passengers on the wisdom of the people who voted him in! It was a great plane ride and if this small subset of passengers means anything, Christie is DEFINITELY being watched and admired by many! Go NJ!!!

[Rutles4Ever]

Not sure he’s interested...but we might be well-served to start looking at this guy for 2012...

If he runs, he wins - and wins big. The people will take to him in a heartbeat.

[Alberta's Child]

Here's the money quote, folks:

"Now, I could say it really nicely. I could say it in the way that you all might be more comfortable with. You know, maybe we could go back to the last administration -- where I could say it in a way you wouldn't even understand it."

ROFL.

[Blueflag]

Wow. I love how he responded to “Tom.”

I especially liked how he called out the media and the Dims for not holding hearings on the Supreme Court nominee. THAT left a mark.

[Alberta's Child]

Let's be brutally honest here. When you have a guy like this in government, it actually helps that he's something of a fat slob. Clearly he isn't pathologically fixated on superficialities and appearances like most of the phonies who run for public office.

Unfortunately, this is why he doesn't stand a chance in national politics.

[quesney]

I’m no longer interested in any politician who doesn’t talk and act like Kick-A$$ Christie.

[Frenchtown Dan]

There’s hope for N.J.?

I was giving up. Go Christie!
And get rid of Abbott Districts!!!

[Sub-Driver]

He has the State Dem’s pantyhose so tied up they could scream.....

[ConservativeWarrior]

Last night I saw an ad petitioning viewers to call Chris Cristie and ask him to stop cutting funding for public education.

The add featured a washed-out image of the typical gray-haired, “over-worked” teacher sitting at her kitchen table with a look of utter dispair on her face.

I’m assuming the ad is an attempt to preserve the teacher union’s cadillac retirement plans.

Anyone seeing these ads?

[mojitojoe]

What a hero!

[Sub-Driver]

The NJEA using the teachers union dues...........should be illegal...

[FES0844]

WOW! Makes me want to move to NJ!!!!
What a leader!

[Diggity]

He and Palin would make a good ballot.

[RockinRight]

I dunno...if he can win in NJ he can win nationally.

[DouglasKC]

Every conservative should take note of the way this guy handles the press. This is the way. Stand up and question their assumptions.

[thulldud]

FTA: “Blunt, direct, maybe you could just say ‘honest and refreshing,’” Christie said to the reporter. “Maybe I could see that in your paper tomorrow.”

Don't hold your breath, Governor.

...he doesn't stand a chance in national politics.

At least he's got good hair. That seems to count more than BMI, probably because it shows more in the cameras.

[Alberta's Child]

You might think so, but New Jersey hasn't been a major player on the national political scene in years -- if ever. Voters in "flyover country" have a natural (and understandable) suspicion of anyone who comes from a heavily urbanized place in the Northeast like this.

I'll cite Rudy Giuliani's abysmal failure in the 2008 GOP primary campaign as perfect evidence of this.

[T. Jefferson]

Imagine a debate on national security between the Muslim pansie and Christie.

Before even describing the reasons why, he could simply ask; "Who do you think radical Islam Muslim terrorists fear more? (long pause, deafening applause and standing ovation would follow).

"A hard working proud to be American like myself. Or a guy that gives Miranda rights to terrorists, hugs our enemies, bows to people, and apologizes for America's greatness?"

[Eagle Eye]

“That's not confrontational. I love when people say they don't want to have argument, that's what we were sent here for."

Yes!

[Eagle Eye]

I doubt I agree with him on everything,

Ah, then you cannot be a True Freeper!

True Freepers require and demand that their candidates be exactly a 100% idealistic match before True Freepers will support that candidate, donchyaknow?

Ok, ok, /s!

[Cincinatus]

“Tolerance is an admirable intellectual gift; but it is of little worth in politics. Politics is a war of causes; a joust of principles. Government is too serious a matter to admit of meaningless courtesies.” – Woodrow Wilson

[Nonstatist]

Christie for President. .

[Beloved Levinite]

"WOW! Makes me want to move to NJ!!!! What a leader!"

Let's not get carried away yet, Their home prices, taxes & insurance costs are STILL insane!

[Windflier]

I’m no longer interested in any politician who doesn’t talk and act like Kick-A$$ Christie.

Or Governor Palin. Don't forget that the lady leads the pack in taking it to the Dems.

[Windflier]

Christie for President.

Down, boy. Let's see a track record of solid conservative leadership before we get carried away.

[Republic Rocker]

he has a real shot as he took over the classic liberal sinking ship. If he makes it sail again or even float he is a hero to all.... it will be a hard argument against his conservative policies should he prevail. I think he will as he has the right answers. Now implement them. He should be able to as the state was on its knees begging!

California next?

[RockinRight]

We know he has balls. Let’s see him use them effectively.