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2016 Postmortem

kairos12

(12,862 posts) Wed Jan 8, 2014, 06:05 PM Jan 2014

Christie--I was duped [View all]

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/christie-statement-bridge
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“What I've seen today for the first time is unacceptable," Christie said. "I am outraged and deeply saddened to learn that not only was I misled by a member of my staff, but this completely inappropriate and unsanctioned conduct was made without my knowledge."

Yeah right. How many staff are going to fall on their swords to cover his backside?

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Christie--I was duped [View all] kairos12 Jan 2014 OP

Proof is in the pudding. Who did he fire? nt Xipe Totec Jan 2014 #1

And then, subpoena them and compel them to testify under oath. longship Jan 2014 #7

And then, subpoena them and compel them to testify under oath. BobUp Jan 2014 #8

If they take the fifth, Christie's toast. longship Jan 2014 #12

In order to save themselves they might take the first instead. Kablooie Jan 2014 #15

What could BobUp Jan 2014 #17

I am not familiar with NJ constitution longship Jan 2014 #19

Maybe legally BobUp Jan 2014 #20

That's why this is going to get interesting. Hosnon Jan 2014 #13

So - is he saying he is not that good at choosing staff? djean111 Jan 2014 #2

That's a big backside to cover. Lint Head Jan 2014 #3

Duped, I tells ya! Arkana Jan 2014 #4

I believe they might have told him - "There are no emails" so yes, they duped him. yellowcanine Jan 2014 #18

Duped just where would the staff get the idea to retaliate......... Historic NY Jan 2014 #5

I saw nothing, I heard nothing....... Beacool Jan 2014 #6

"Who will rid me of this troublesome priest?". nt tblue37 Jan 2014 #9

He wasn't Duped..... calguy Jan 2014 #10

No Governor - you were caught. Blue Idaho Jan 2014 #11

doncha know it will take 55 of his staff to cover Christie's backside trueblue2007 Jan 2014 #14

he already is the biggest loser ;) dionysus Jan 2014 #16