Posted on 01/08/2014 3:00:59 PM PST by Timber Rattler
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday he is “outraged” by newly released documents linking a senior member of his staff to the closure of lanes on a major bridge in September — shutdowns that caused massive traffic jams and sparked allegations that the closures were the result of political retribution.
The Republican, a likely 2016 presidential candidate, denied personal knowledge of any plans to close the lanes and vowed that “people will be held responsible for their actions.”
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“I am outraged and deeply saddened to learn that not only was I misled by a member of my staff, but this completely inappropriate and unsanctioned conduct was made without my knowledge. One thing is clear: this type of behavior is unacceptable and I will not tolerate it because the people of New Jersey deserve better. This behavior is not representative of me or my Administration in any way, and people will be held responsible for their actions.”
Christie previously had denied his staff played a role in the lane closures and even mocked reporters for asking about the issue when it emerged months ago. He said a traffic study prompted the closure. But the emails tell a different story, potentially undercutting Christie’s reputation as a truth-teller who doesn’t play political games.
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It happened in September? That statement sounds so much like statements that followed the U.S.S. Cole bombing, the Kohbar Towers bombing, F&F, Benghazi, IRS scandal, etc., etc., etc. ad infinitum political promises of accountability ...
((((( HOLDING BREATH )))))
Has Christie fired any staffers yet? Of course he is not going to fire any
staffers. If he fires them, they will point the finger back at him.
Maybe he should try running on the Rat ticket? He would fit right in, although it would be a tight squeeze.
Didn’t know about it until he read it in the paper... a proven dodge.
Yep. He sucks. I hope this bops his fat a$$ out of any chance in 2016.
Fat boi is DOA politically outside of jersey.
You didn’t think that any was gonna stick to the fat man didja?!
Wait until the criminal investigations begin.
Mark Levin hinted he may have more baggage than we know and it maybe a reason Romney looked him over. Jersey, Corruption, and this screams of Big City Boss type mentality and actions and that is for starters. Maybe more shoes to drop? Who knows....
There will be no more evidence than there was that Obama personally set out the barriers around the WWII memorial, or told the NIH not to give Joe Sixpack's kid chemotherapy.
Christie may be vicious enough but he loses big points for hiring staff stupid enough to put this stuff in e-mails. That alone shows he's not a Hillary-class presidential candidate.
The fat bag of crap should put himself in jail then and save the taxpayers some money from the impeachment and trial.
Any chance we can get one of the admins to retitle this: “Chris Christie: ‘(OTHER) People will be held responsible’”?
You must have enjoyed swapping spit with the marxist.
5.56mm
As of 7:48 PM Eastern Time, Christie has yet to fire the staffer.
The people who revealed his vindictive actions will be held responsible.
I hope the RINO goes down fast!
I hope the RINO goes down fast!
Just like his friend and mentor, Baraq. Birds of a feather.
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