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Chris Christie Passive-Aggressively Pressures President Obama Into Congratulating Him
New York Magazine ^ | 11/6 | Dan Amira

Posted on 11/06/2013 4:10:50 PM PST by nickcarraway

Chris Christie won reelection in a blue state by a million points last night, another triumph on his road to the 2016 presidential race. And yet, amid the sweet euphoria of victory, something was eating away at Christie. There was an emptiness, a void.

That's right: President Obama didn't call to congratulate Christie last night — even after Christie called Obama last November to congratulate him on his win over Mitt Romney. It just makes Christie wonder if he's the only one putting any effort into this relationship. Though hurt and upset, this afternoon Christie was still strongly suggesting that he would very much enjoy a call from Obama: Asked at a news conference today whether he thought it was an oversight on the president’s part, Christie said, “I have no idea, he has not called me … If he has a few minutes to call, I’d be happy to take his call.” “He didn’t call other Republicans so maybe he was being the head of his party last night … maybe he will get to the folks on the other side of the aisle today.” And just when it seemed as if this bromance was irreparably broken, it happened:

"Congratulations on your victory, Chris. I really mean that, and I'm not just saying it because you've been sulking all day."


TOPICS: Extended News; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia; US: New Jersey
KEYWORDS: barbarabuono; bromance; chrischristie; christie; finos; newjersey; obama

1 posted on 11/06/2013 4:10:51 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I just ate dinner and now I feel ill.


2 posted on 11/06/2013 4:12:04 PM PST by dforest
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To: nickcarraway

Who knows, if VA is any indication, maybe Christie is what the inept Republican primary voters are seeking.


3 posted on 11/06/2013 4:13:10 PM PST by Theodore R. (The grand pooh-bahs have spoken: "It's Jebbie's turn!" to LOSE!)
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To: nickcarraway

Obama hasn’t even claimed parentage of the baby they had together, why does Christie think he’s going to acknowledge his win over a fellow Democrat?


4 posted on 11/06/2013 4:14:16 PM PST by Mr Ramsbotham (If you liked the website, you'll LOVE the healthcare!)
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To: nickcarraway

Who is giving whom a BJ first???


5 posted on 11/06/2013 4:17:12 PM PST by SoldierDad (Proud dad of an Army Soldier who has survived 24 months of Combat deployment.)
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To: nickcarraway

He’s such a needy basket case. That’s why he’s squishy. That’s why Dems and RINOs like him, they can control him.


6 posted on 11/06/2013 4:22:40 PM PST by Ray76
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To: SoldierDad

Funny I was thinking of the old deliverance scene.


7 posted on 11/06/2013 4:23:40 PM PST by longfellow (Bill Maher, the 21st hijacker.)
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To: longfellow

I see two blowhards - one fat, one thin, but both out to screw America.


8 posted on 11/06/2013 4:26:31 PM PST by SoldierDad (Proud dad of an Army Soldier who has survived 24 months of Combat deployment.)
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To: nickcarraway

Dear God, what a quivering mountain of mental instability. Did he cry himself to sleep while he gazed at his pin-up of Obongo? Will he start doing drive-bys to see if Barry is at home or out with another governor?


9 posted on 11/06/2013 4:30:17 PM PST by CatherineofAragon ((Support Christian white males----the architects of the jewel known as Western Civilization.))
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To: nickcarraway
Hey, Chris, little treat for ya. xoxoxo, Barry.
10 posted on 11/06/2013 4:32:31 PM PST by JPG (Yes We Can morphs into Make It Hurt.)
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To: SoldierDad

Ain’t that the truth.chrispy is a rhino in rino skin.


11 posted on 11/06/2013 4:34:10 PM PST by longfellow (Bill Maher, the 21st hijacker.)
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To: nickcarraway

I think Christie will be the Giuliani of the 2016 race—built up by the media, rejected by the voters in the primaries.


12 posted on 11/06/2013 7:33:41 PM PST by Verginius Rufus
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