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Christie is a sick man!
On msnbc Christies spokesperson was asked about this--and he basically pushed it under the rug.
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GOVERNOR CHRISTIE'S COMMENTS REFLECT TENDENCY FOR VIOLENCE, MISOGYNY http://www.njdems.org/governor_christie_s_comments_reflect_tendency_for_violence_misogyny
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GOVERNOR CHRISTIE'S COMMENTS REFLECT TENDENCY FOR VIOLENCE, MISOGYNY
By Matt Farrauto
On the Ropes, He Says Hed "Beat [Secretary Clintons] Rear End"
(Trenton) Leading New Jersey Democrats are expressing disgust at the sexist remarks of New Jerseys absentee Governor, Chris Christie, who said of Secretary Clinton "I'll beat her rear end. The remark was captured on video by ABC News.
This is childish and inappropriate, even for Governor Christie. His poor performance in Iowa and the chaos of the Republican field do not give him license to ignore basic rules of decorum or to throw all civility out the window, said John Currie, the Chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee.
Christies latest remarks echo a comment he made about another strong, progressive female official, who would not let him have his way. Speaking of Loretta Weinberg, the Majority Leader of the New Jersey State Senate, the Governor encouraged the media to " take a bat to her.
I am sure Chris Christie will argue that this is just who he is, but I hardly think that his violent tendencies are a selling point. This kind of demeaning language is unacceptable, and it begs the question: Would he speak of Senator Sanders or Martin OMalley in these immature, and sexist terms? asked Vice Chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee Lizette Delgado-Polanco.
Assemblywoman Valerie Huttle also responded, saying, This is typical. When times get tough, Gov. Christie resorts to name calling, bullying, and one of his all time favorites behaviors -- misogyny. After finishing next to last in Iowa, the only rear end he should worry about is his own!
Governor Christies remarks also lack foundation. While his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination is on the ropes after his pathetic, 10th place finish in Iowas Republican caucus, Secretary Clinton finished in first place, after energizing and mobilizing tens of thousands of the state's Democrats in support of her candidacy.
Meanwhile, in New Jersey, roughly two-thirds of the people who know him best believe he would make a bad president. A solid majority want him to resign from office, and save our state any more embarrassment.
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mcar
(42,334 posts)democrank
(11,096 posts)and so disrespectful.
Bjornsdotter
(6,123 posts)....and his comments are way out of line. The man is a bully.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)Fawke Em
(11,366 posts)Even Bernie supporters think this was out of line.
KingCharlemagne
(7,908 posts)unacceptable. Each remaining Republican candidate should be asked by the MSM whether he or she endorses Christie's views on women or condemns them.
Hiraeth
(4,805 posts)riversedge
(70,242 posts)Smarmie Doofus
(14,498 posts)Jimmy Carter, 1980.
>>>That had to grate on the president. Carter, in fact, told a group of congressmen in 1979 that if Kennedy were to challenge him, "I'll whip his ass.">>>
http://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2010/09/21/130015737/holding-a-grudge-for-30-years-jimmy-carter-against-ted-kennedy
Sexism? Violence?
Yeah..... well.
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)Smarmie Doofus
(14,498 posts)MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)Smarmie Doofus
(14,498 posts)Define "correct".
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)But I do suggest you invest in a dictionary if you don't know how to find one online.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)a mean, sexist, potentially violent excuse for a human being.
restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)he is a bully and a tyrant.
i say that as someone with a long du record of being critical of hillary's policies.
he is scum, period.
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,710 posts)DSB
VulgarPoet
(2,872 posts)If you have to attack someone, attack their issues, their voting record, but not their race, gender, or orientation! Admittedly, this is becoming disturbingly order of the day for the republicans, but just... this is fuckin' disgusting. This is juvenile, and it shouldn't even be considered juvenile. How are people not rallying to have him removed from power?
speaktruthtopower
(800 posts)of "authenticity."