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okaawhatever

(9,461 posts)
Tue Mar 11, 2014, 12:29 AM Mar 2014

Governor Christie's trustworthiness takes a hit in New Jersey poll

(Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie casts himself as a straight-talking everyman, but as scandal swirls around his administration, the number of state voters who see him as trustworthy has fallen dramatically, a poll said on Tuesday.

Fewer than a quarter of New Jersey voters say "trustworthy" applies very well to Christie - down 20 points from October, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

Still, more than half of state voters see the charismatic Republican governor, who is seen as a leading contender for the White House in 2016, as a "strong leader."

"Trustworthy was one of Christie's hallmarks, especially given voters' normal cynicism about politicians," said David Redlawsk, director of the Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. "Losing the trust of voters puts Christie into the category of an ordinary politician."

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/11/us-usa-politics-newjersey-idUSBREA2A06B20140311


More than half say he is a "strong leader"? AYFKM?? What he has done isn't leading, and it doesn't take strength to bully and cheat. In fact, its a sign of weakness.

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Governor Christie's trustworthiness takes a hit in New Jersey poll (Original Post) okaawhatever Mar 2014 OP
Well, duh. And being a "strong" leader doesn't automatically mean rocktivity Mar 2014 #1
As well it should! yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2014 #2
Gee, I wonder why?.. Cha Mar 2014 #3
And in other news water is wet. herding cats Mar 2014 #4

herding cats

(19,564 posts)
4. And in other news water is wet.
Tue Mar 11, 2014, 06:02 AM
Mar 2014

Half the people of New Jersey seriously need to rethink their concept of leadership.

At least he's tarnished by everything he's been doing. That's a step in the right direction.

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