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After Offending Republicans, Chris Christie Calls Rupert Murdoch For Rehab

Posted by Ellen -7841.60pc on November 20, 2012 · Flag

There's an interesting article in yesterday's New York Times about Republican backlash against NJ Governor Chris Christie for putting concerns for his state over his party. But what most striking were the lede paragraphs in which Christie calls "king maker" Rupert Murdoch as a crucial part of his political recovery work.

The Times article begins:

A few days after Hurricane Sandy shattered the shores of New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie picked up the phone to take on a different kind of recovery work: taming the Republican Party fury over his effusive embrace of President Obama.

On Nov. 3, Mr. Christie called Rupert Murdoch, the influential News Corporation chief and would-be kingmaker, who had warned in a biting post on Twitter that the governor might be responsible for Mr. Obama’s re-election.

Mr. Christie told Mr. Murdoch that amid the devastation, New Jersey needed friends, no matter their political party, according to people briefed on the discussion. But Mr. Murdoch was blunt: Mr. Christie risked looking like a spoiler unless he publicly affirmed his support for Mitt Romney, something the governor did the next day.

You got that? Christie called Murdoch for political help. This is after Murdoch had tweeted political marching orders to Christie that he needed to reaffirm his support for Romney. Which Christie did the next day.

This, ladies and gentlemen, is the owner of the news network that calls itself "fair and balanced."

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Joseph West commented 2012-11-20 23:43:09 -0500 · Flag
Wouldn’t it be nice if New Jersey’s legislature (with Dem majorities in both Houses, according to Wiki) were to call for some kind of hearings on whether Christie is serving the people of New Jersey (who, in theory, elected him) or the will of Rupert Murdoch (who isn’t even a citizen of New Jersey)? I believe that New Jersey’s Constitution contains a provision that the Governor (among other State employees and officials) are required to take an oath or affirmation to support the US and State Constitutions but nothing about "foreign-born citizens (especially those who don’t live in the state).
truman commented 2012-11-20 18:44:27 -0500 · Flag
Crispy Cream Christie is an agile politician, particularly for someone weighing over 400 pounds. Contrary to popular opinion, Crispy Cream never really wanted MagicUnderwear Mitt to win. Remember how Crispy Cream’s convention speech was all about him and almost nothing about MagicUnderwear. His public embrace of President Obama in the wake of Superstorm Sandy helped ensure MagicUnderwear’s defeat. Had MagicUnderwear won, Crispy Cream’s road to the White House would have been blocked for at least eight years, and probably longer with Lying Ryan as the Repug-Teabagger heir apparent. Now the road is clear after our President finishes his second term. With his latest suck-up to Wrinkled Rupert, Crispy Cream will be back in the good graces of Nooz Corpse and particularly Fux Noise.
Kent Brockman commented 2012-11-20 18:20:48 -0500 · Flag
Murdoch, the Economic Refugee from AuzieLand, is Interfering in American Political Institutions. For Rupert it’s “One man, one million votes”.








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