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I think one can criticize Christie for a number of things, but I would never blame him for destroying NJ - the democrats did that. Once he is gone from the governorship, the decline will proceed at a faster clip, but the democrats get all the blame.

I recall 3 or 4 years ago, Christie was hosting a town hall somewhere in NJ. An indignant teacher was fairly blunt towards Christie blaming him for her salary, which she considered not adequate. Christie was visibly perturbed and asked her how long she had been teaching. It was something like 20 years or so. Knowing approximately what she made, he told her if she did not like what she was getting paid to go out and find another job that paid as well. And he told her to let him know when she did find that job. She turned around very unhappy. I loved it. Nothing against teachers, but the news story found out what she made - it was something like 85,000 and when benefits were added it was about $120K. Too bad Christie is not more conservative. He does have some bona fides, but not enough.