Christie--I was duped

[kairos12]

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/christie-statement-bridge
snip:
“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?

[Xipe Totec]

1. Proof is in the pudding. Who did he fire? nt

[longship]

7. And then, subpoena them and compel them to testify under oath.

And make clear that the penalty for perjury includes jail time.

Somebody will be flapping their gums in no time.

This is going to get good. Hope everybody has plenty of popcorn and Champaign on ice.

[BobUp]

8. And then, subpoena them and compel them to testify under oath.

I like the idea. But of course, if they do, the 5th. will be invoked with every question.

Christie is toast. so much for a presidential run.

[longship]

12. If they take the fifth, Christie's toast.

He may be toast anyway, if a grand jury is convened.

[Kablooie]

15. In order to save themselves they might take the first instead.

[BobUp]

17. What could

a US Attorney do other than prosecute Christie? Can he be removed from office, or would a recall election be held?

[longship]

19. I am not familiar with NJ constitution

But some NJ people have indicated that recall is not an option.

Can't a US attorney launch an investigation? I believe they can issue issue indictments. Not sure because I am not a lawyer.

Maybe somebody who actually knows what's what can chime in here. I would be merely speculating.

[BobUp]

20. Maybe legally

impeachment?

snip
Impeachment can also occur at the state level; state legislatures can impeach state officials, including governors, according to their respective state constitutions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_in_the_United_States

[Hosnon]

13. That's why this is going to get interesting.

He's "outraged". If he wants us to halfway believe him, he has to aggressively investigate this. It's without a doubt something that needs to be investigated.

And if he is directly involved? Ooh boy. That is like textbook "between a rock and a hard place".

[djean111]

2. So - is he saying he is not that good at choosing staff?

Has no idea what they are up to?
Doesn't look too good.
And yeah, I bet he didn't know what was going on, right.
Or is it possible that he stocked his staff with mean-spirited bullies.

[Lint Head]

3. That's a big backside to cover.

[Arkana]

4. Duped, I tells ya!

No one will buy it. Even without the Nixon tape-esque smoking gun, this is now Chris Christie--and you're crazy if you don't think a teabagger will use this against him in a Presidential primary in the hopes of goading him into losing his temper.

[yellowcanine]

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

[Historic NY]

5. Duped just where would the staff get the idea to retaliate.........

he was probably steamed and was running off at the pie-hole.

[Beacool]

6. I saw nothing, I heard nothing.......

Who is he kidding?????

[tblue37]

9. "Who will rid me of this troublesome priest?". nt

[calguy]

10. He wasn't Duped.....

He was CAUGHT!!!!!
He is trying to weasel his way out of it.

[Blue Idaho]

11. No Governor - you were caught.

Miserable sack of shit.

[trueblue2007]

14. doncha know it will take 55 of his staff to cover Christie's backside

he is THAT MUCH of a fat hog.

I mean how unhealthy is he! I doubt he will live to see 5 years from now.
He needs to join the BIGGEST LOSER TV show.

[dionysus]

16. he already is the biggest loser ;)