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The real reason Romney lost

Romney lost because conservative voters failed to turn out. Conservative voters failed to turn out for many reasons–poor technology being one of them–but also because they are tired of being betrayed by Republican candidates, and they sensed Romney was a

Chris Christie's game of thrones

In response to Post-Oscar: Michelle O, Chris Christie Break Bread at the Gov. Ball: I’m not sure what to make of Chris Christie.  Sometimes I think he’s just banking his New Jersey political capital to remain secure as governor, build

Protesters Target Chris Christie at Zuckerberg Fundraiser

If there’s anything that may help mitigate some of the anger the right currently has toward Gov. Christie, it’s the anger the left has toward him. Last Week Gov. Christie made a campaign swing through Califiornia. It concluded Wednesday night

Christie Yells at Ex-White House Doctor over Phone

Christie Yells at Ex-White House Doctor over Phone

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called the former White House physician who criticized his obesity last week to yell at her over the phone. Christie called Connie Mariano, who now practices medicine in Arizona after she served as the White

Christie to Ex-White House Doctor: 'Shut up'

Christie to Ex-White House Doctor: 'Shut up'

(AP) Christie to ex-White House doctor: ‘Shut up’By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKIAssociated PressSEA GIRT, N.J.Gov. Chris Christie lashed out Wednesday at a former White House doctor who said she worries about the governor dying in office because he is so heavy, telling

With Apologies to Your Mind's Eye

In response to A Heavy Subject Matter: I think the left’s response to the charge of hypocrisy over smoker shaming would be that second-hand smoke harms the health of other people besides the smoker. I know there’s some conservative pushback

One Bad Stigma Deserves Another?

In response to Obesity Is Hilarious: I’m not sure what we’re getting at here. Because the stigma against smoking is hypocritical, we should push a stigma against overeating? Maybe I’m reading that wrong. I think Christie’s gag was funny, just

Christie Eats Donut Before Discussing Weight

Christie Eats Donut Before Discussing Weight

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie described his weight as “fair game” for comedians, while appearing on Late Show with David Letterman. Christie also said he went to the Super Bowl on Sunday and gave a surprising description of the power

Chris Christie's national future

New Jersey governor Chris Christie showed up on Letterman last night, and had people rolling in the aisles with fat jokes, including a hilarious gag with a donut.   He’s dead to some conservatives because of his eleventh-hour embrace of

The Case for Christie

Remember back in 2011 when there were people literally begging Chris Christie to run for President on an almost daily basis? All of that heat evaporated over the last two months, starting with Christie’s praise of Barack Obama after hurricane

Gov Christie: NRA Ad 'Reprehensible'

Gov Christie: NRA Ad 'Reprehensible'

Today at his press conference Gov. Chris Christie attacked the National Rifle Association’s ad about Obama sending the first daughters to a school where they are armed guards.