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Christie issuing a statement shortly (Original Post) riversedge Jan 2014 OP
resign? VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #1
wherein he pretends to take responsibility and fakes outrage nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #2
Exactly! After excoriating a variety of subordinates, he'll utter some bullshit like, "But I'm ... 11 Bravo Jan 2014 #9
Just like John Edwards 'took responsibility' for his pimping of the Iraq war geek tragedy Jan 2014 #12
The outrage isn't fake. He's a walking outrage and a disgrace to the entire nation. Period. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #30
Ok this calls for coffee and popcorn nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #3
How 'bout beer and popcorn? LongTomH Jan 2014 #27
Alas allergic to wheat nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #28
As a republican he has a special dispensation and this will be under Autumn Jan 2014 #4
That's my thought get the red out Jan 2014 #10
Prediction: The lying will continue. Kingofalldems Jan 2014 #5
see my post below---Christee issued a tweet riversedge Jan 2014 #7
@BrettLoGiurato: Christie statement: pic.twitter.com/VhTYRwmkiC riversedge Jan 2014 #6
Christie says he is outraged and was mislead. Case solved riversedge Jan 2014 #15
Sound familiar? catbyte Jan 2014 #8
here it is OKNancy Jan 2014 #11
My guess below was pretty close. herding cats Jan 2014 #14
The Problem Is That... Laxman Jan 2014 #19
When do we get to "I am not a crook"? starroute Jan 2014 #32
Guess they have their spin angle all worked out. herding cats Jan 2014 #13
How much money will the aides be getting? Kingofalldems Jan 2014 #17
That's still in negotiations and tied to how long of a jail sentence they face. herding cats Jan 2014 #22
well he tweeted that he was 'outraged' -- riversedge Jan 2014 #18
I know, I totally blew it on the feigned outrage! herding cats Jan 2014 #26
He will play the humble role for a while now like he did riversedge Jan 2014 #31
Breaking on cable just now. ha hs The tweet is faster riversedge Jan 2014 #16
"If anyone was inconvenienced by the lane closures, I apologize." KansDem Jan 2014 #20
Took him most of the day to come up with an answer to this scandal? Frustratedlady Jan 2014 #21
UPDATE: Christie denies involvement in bridge closure, says those responsible will be held accountab riversedge Jan 2014 #23
Christie Finally Speaks: I Was Duped! ProSense Jan 2014 #24
Chris Christie: It wasn't me! Plus, I'm outraged! ProSense Jan 2014 #25
Maybe we could coax Christie out for a statement by dangling a teacher? riversedge Jan 2014 #29

11 Bravo

(23,926 posts)
9. Exactly! After excoriating a variety of subordinates, he'll utter some bullshit like, "But I'm ...
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 05:36 PM
Jan 2014

the Governor, and the ultimate responsibility is mine."

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
12. Just like John Edwards 'took responsibility' for his pimping of the Iraq war
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 05:37 PM
Jan 2014

by pretending it never happened.

Scumbags.

riversedge

(70,204 posts)
6. @BrettLoGiurato: Christie statement: pic.twitter.com/VhTYRwmkiC
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 05:33 PM
Jan 2014



HuffPost Politics ?@HuffPostPol 1m

RT @BrettLoGiurato: Christie statement: pic.twitter.com/VhTYRwmkiC
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Laxman

(2,419 posts)
19. The Problem Is That...
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 05:42 PM
Jan 2014

this behavior is absolutely representative of his administration. This is par for the course for him and his lackeys. This is one of the most disciplined administrations in history! Christie's people don't breathe without clearing it with his inner circle. It is totally out of character for something like this to have originated with a staffer. Everything else was under control, but this, THIS, was a rogue action. Right. Punishing many people to settle a political score with one person is his M.O..

herding cats

(19,564 posts)
13. Guess they have their spin angle all worked out.
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 05:37 PM
Jan 2014

Let's see.

If all this turns out to be true, he's heartbroken by the betrayal by his closest aide Bridget Kelly and his top executive at the Port Authority David Wildstein, whose been his dear friend since childhood. He knew nothing about this and never lied to the public, yadayadayada.

herding cats

(19,564 posts)
22. That's still in negotiations and tied to how long of a jail sentence they face.
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 05:45 PM
Jan 2014

Bridget Kelly hasn't been subpoenaed yet and David Wildstein is trying to get out of having to show up for his tomorrow. They still have some time to workout all those silly little winkles their beloved Christi.

herding cats

(19,564 posts)
26. I know, I totally blew it on the feigned outrage!
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 05:51 PM
Jan 2014

We must not forget that he is deeply saddened as well. It's pivotal to his trying to pull off how two of the people closest to him kept him out of the loop on this.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
21. Took him most of the day to come up with an answer to this scandal?
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 05:44 PM
Jan 2014

I don't believe a word of his statement. If I had an opportunity to work for Christie, I would run as fast as possible in the opposite direction.

I wonder how much it cost to buy the scapegoat(s) confession(s)?

riversedge

(70,204 posts)
23. UPDATE: Christie denies involvement in bridge closure, says those responsible will be held accountab
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 05:46 PM
Jan 2014


ThinkProgress ?@thinkprogress 33s

UPDATE: Christie denies involvement in bridge closure, says those responsible will be held accountable http://thkpr.gs/1dVWKwU



riversedge

(70,204 posts)
29. Maybe we could coax Christie out for a statement by dangling a teacher?
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 05:56 PM
Jan 2014



Sam Seder ?@SamSeder 2m

Maybe we could coax Christie out for a statement by dangling a teacher?
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