Here comes a Christie bought and paid for Dem

[ProSense]

Dem New Jersey Mayor: If Christie Ran For President I'd Support Him

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) seems to have the backing of at least one Democratic mayor in his state if he decided to run for president.

In an interview with CNN on Tuesday Union City Mayor Brian P. Stack (D) said he'd likely support Christie if he ran for president in 2016. CNN's Jake Tapper asked Stack if Christie runs for president "will you support him?"

"I’d be inclined to support the governor, I think it would be a great for New Jersey and I think he’d be a great president," Stack said. "But I think right now, his job has got to be focus on New Jersey. I don’t think the presidency should even come up right now. I think it should be focused on New Jersey, focused on what we need to put more jobs out there and do what he talked about today."

Tapper then asked if Christie could recover from the allegations surrounding him related to the George Washington Bridge scandal.

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http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/dem-new-jersey-mayor-if-christie-ran-for-president-i-d-support-him

This fuck is already announcing support for a corrupt Republican mired in scandal.

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Records show, meanwhile, that the Port Authority has been used before to help those seen as friendly to the governor. Last year, for example, the Port Authority gave Union City $2.9 million for roadway improvements for upgrades to approach roadways to the Lincoln Tunnel. It was the first time the city received such aid, officials said.

After Christie lobbied for the assistance, Democratic Mayor Brian Stack subsequently threw his support to the governor.

In Jersey City, though, Mayor Steve Fulop said a meeting with Bill Baroni, the former deputy executive director of the Port Authority, was canceled along with a series of meetings with other administration officials after the Democratic mayor
refused to endorse the governor.

Baroni, who has been tied to the controversial George Washington Bridge shutdown, resigned last month.

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/bridge_scandal_port_authority_holds_political_clout.html

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A state senator who represents the 33rd Legislative District, which includes Hoboken, Union City, Weehawken and parts of Jersey City, Stack said he doesn’t believe that any benefits Union City receives from the state – last year, it won a $2.9 million grant from the Port Authority, which the New York Times noted this week does not operate in Union City – has anything to do with his support of the governor.

The money was needed to rehabilitate a portion of New York Avenue. Though the roadway is not known as an access road to and from the Lincoln Tunnel, Stack says it is, and defends the city receiving the cash.
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http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2014/01/two_hudson_county_mayors_say_t.html

Hoboken Mayor Says Two Letters Back Her Up On Christie Allegations
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024367363

Christie’s Image Turns More Negative
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024362855

Another photo debunks another lie from team Christie
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024363022

[ProSense]

1. Now, the fucker is attacking Zimmer

New Jersey Dem Mayor Calls Zimmer Accusation 'Far-Fetched'

Union City Mayor Brian Stack (pictured, right) cast doubt about Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer's (D) accusation that aides to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) held hostage Hurricane Sandy relief aid in exchange for moving a real estate project.

"I just think the story is far-fetched," Stack, a Democrat, said in an interview with CNN's The Lede on Tuesday. "My relationship with the governor and his staff and this administration has been one of the best."

Stack's comments come as Zimmer revealed two letters which she said proves that Christie's aides threatened withholding relief aide for Hoboken.

Stack added that in his experience he's never seen "strong-arm tactics" from Christie's office.

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http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/new-jersey-dem-mayor-calls-zimmer-accusation-far-fetched

[lostincalifornia]

8. It is highly probable that Zimmers story is true. For one thing she will go to prison if she lied

To the FBI. It is a federal crime to lie to the FBI

For another, the trail of the funds will be very easy to follow.

My prediction, stacks political career is over

[JDPriestly]

15. What is more, Stack could be called to answer if he was made the same offer and did not refuse.

That's strictly speculation on my part. But the question arises as to Stack's motivation for speaking out on this.

[madaboutharry]

13. Ass kissers have completely different experiences than

people who don't go along with the program.

[Cha]

19. I take it Stack is literally banking on christie coming

out of this unscathed.. I so hope he has to pay for supporting Christie.

[diabeticman]

2. One might want to look at the Sandy support or other aid this Dem is getting for his town that

could be yanked...or this is a blue dog

[Bjorn Against]

3. If he ran for President I would support him too

I would never actually vote for him of course, but I would support him running as I think it would be fun to watch him drag the Republican Party towards another electoral disaster.

My reasoning for wanting him to run may be different than that of the idiot in the article you cite, but I think a Christie nomination would be great for everyone who wants to keep Republicans out of the White House.

[ProSense]

4. I think

"My reasoning for wanting him to run may be different than that of the idiot in the article you cite, but I think a Christie nomination would be great for everyone who wants to keep Republicans out of the White House."

...this blowhard's resignation and indictment would be "great for everyone," and extremely beneficial for New Jerseyans.

Fuck the attempts to bring this corrupt bully back from the grave.

[Bjorn Against]

6. I agree, but I don't think a Presidential run would bring him back from the grave

It would only bury him further and it would drag the rest of the GOP down with him.

[okaawhatever]

5. I wonder if someone doesn't have dirty pics of Mayor Stack or something. it doesn't make sense for

someone in NJ to be supporting Christie right now. Everyone, including the Republicans, should just be saying let's see what comes out...IF he's found guilty....IF they find something...blah blah. It's not a good move politically to back someone with so much out there unknown.

[ProSense]

7. Exactly, it's

"it doesn't make sense for someone in NJ to be supporting Christie right now. "

...extremely suspect. He's trying to portray this as sour grapes. Yet:

Dem Mayor: I Got 'Enhanced' Access To NJ Officials After Endorsing Christie
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024357995

[Cha]

20. Maybe he's dumb enough to think christie's coming back

from this and he'll be sitting in the catbird seat. Or they do have evidence on him of being corrupt.

[flamingdem]

22. Good luck with that!

This guy needs to catch up on the news.

[NightWatcher]

9. I know politicians can change parties, but can a Party kick a guy out?

Could the Head Poobah of the Democrats excommunicate this guy?

[Laxman]

10. I Was Tempted To Post....

that Brian Stack is a DINO, but I have re-thought it. He's a HINO-Human In Name Only. Not only did he back Christie in the last election, he actively spoke out against Buono. He's corrupt. He's self-serving. He's the kind of politician that looks at public office as a personal opportunity, not an opportunity for public service.

[Dawson Leery]

12. He is the type of "Democrat" whom I would have no problem

abstaining my vote even if that meant a Repug won.

[JaneyVee]

11. With friends like these...

[Rex]

17. I wonder if this is sudden support or if this guy has supported him for a long time.

Maybe some blackmail going on.

[Tarheel_Dem]

14. K&R!

[ConservativeDemocrat]

16. Beyond the pale

It is one thing to deal in a cordial manner with moderate members of the opposition. It is entirely another thing to endorse them over your own party's candidates.

- C.D. Proud Member of the Reality Based Community

[Cha]

18. Brian Stack.. shameless dino a$$hole..

"I think -- I think he will bounce back. I think people driving this have their own political agenda, which is something that we'll be seeing," Stack added. "I think a lot of them have ambitions for higher office and it's not about New Jersey. I think it's about self-serving. "

From the comments..

roxsteady1
8 Hours Ago

"Tapper should have done his research because this is the Mayor of Union City which received $2.9 million dollars from the Sandy fund to pave a street in his district. Union City didn't get any where near the damage suffered by Hoboken but, Stack endorsed Christie. I guess that was worth $2.9 million dollars. Union City also has a large Hispanic populaiton and Christie visited them many times with Stack to get their votes. It's a mistake that I'm sure many regret!"

"Tapper do his research"?

thanks PS.. Perfect example of one of the dem opposites of Mayor Dawn Zimmer.. Brian Stack is just too stupid to know he's a fuckin' "self-serving" idiot.

[Jim Lane]

21. Stack has long been known as a very right-wing Democrat

Obviously he's getting favorable treatment from Christie in exchange for his strong support of Christie's re-election effort, but I don't think his support flows exclusively from that cause. Ideologically, he is much closer to Christie than to Barbara Buono, the liberal Democrat who ran against Christie last year.

Besides being a mayor, he's my State Senator. I left that line on the ballot blank because I was essentially being given a choice between two Republicans.