Frank:

Agreed. I think he has a History of Asthma and I hope that is all it is. With his weight heart problems and diabetes may be an issue. Lets hope not, not that Asthma is a good thing but it is better than the other options.

x2 Frank.

Get well soon governor.... I may not like most of your policies;

And watch that weight man... keep at it, ur family needs you..

Asthma? The GOP better think twice about defunding the EPA!

Really sad to see some of the comments below. Here is a guy who is married with 4 children and suffers from asthma and he's taken to the hospital. And what's the response from many of those who don't like his politics?? Let's make fat jokes. Classy!!

Look above to Navy, Indy Lib, and Tunde. They may not agree with his politics but they wish him well.

Should he get his weight a bit under control? Yeah, if he wants to live longer and be healthy. But asthma isn't just an affliction of smokers or people who are overweight. I have asthma as well. But, I have never smoked and consider myself to be in pretty good shape, having run 2 marathons and quite a few half marathons. So as Navy said so well below, wish him well, move on, and when he recovers have at his politics.

Christie has acknowledged that his girth is a personal challenge. I applaud his attempt to deal with it. We like him, mostly, here in NJ (with a few unsurprising exceptions from certain factions), and even for the fringes, I think everyone hopes he recovers. If not for anything but humanitarian reasons.

Gonna go out on a limb and say that he did not have to get a referral form his primary, and then wait in the emergency room for hours while he filled out forms. Of course he got the best treatment from those wonderful Drs and Nurses

I generally like the job he is doing. Regardless, I hope he gets better. Maybe this will push him to get more exercise.

Brandon, you are a class act.

Christie is an intolerable bully. However, I truly hope that he not only recovers, but recognizes that he must make a serious attempt to improve his health. I hope this youngster will adopt a proper and healthy diet and take the time to exercise.

I want him to live a long and rich life, to enjoy the beauty and wonder of life, to enjoy his children, to appreciate all the gifts of nature.

I want him to outlive this bully phase and understand that everyone should be able to have the same kind of care he is now receiving.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Governor. May you live to be healthy, wealthy, AND wise.

I think Christies weight is definitely worth discussing...especially given our healthcare dilema.

You can all pretend that blowing up like porky pig only affects you, but thats a giant joke (pun intended).

Glad to know he got a fast pass to the front of the line to be looked at. The rest of the america is not so lucky...and many of us take care of our health infinitely better than this slob has.

Am I mean? No...simply honest.

Wishing people could take the high road on this thread. Best wishes to Gov. Christie for a speedy recovery.

@Grimey - You of all people should know I don't wish the Governor ill, however, maybe this is a wake call for him.

Going through life displaying a utter lack of respect for anyone who dares to disagree with you is bound to catch up, sooner or later...

You also know I'm a true believer in Karma...

A little advice to Governor Christie; put down the Double-Meat-Whopper-w/cheese, and step away from the table.

I hope the guy's okay....but DAY-UM that's a fat Mo' Fo'!

Hey Feisty...Oh I know you don't. And I agree, I hope this is a wake up call to do a little more to help control his weight and improve his health! :-)

But there are some very nasty things being said down below there.

Helpful tip: If you are having an Asthma attack eat some chocolate. The Caffeine will provide a rush to your system to help you breath better until you can get help.

Frank "Grimey" Grimes, Springfield, USA

Really sad to see some of the comments below. Here is a guy who is married with 4 children and suffers from asthma and he's taken to the hospital. And what's the response from many of those who don't like his politics?? Let's make fat jokes. Classy!!

Frank,

You have proven yourself to be a Class Act! You and I may not agree on much in the political areana... but we agree on one thing... it really is sad that some people take this opportunity to show how much they actually lack moral character. What a pathetic lot they are.

After reading some of the comments on the following pages, I'm starting to think First Read should collapse the whole article. Wishing death on those you disagree with politically is a brand of hate that has no place is a rational discussion. You do your cause no good. Walk that hate @!$%# off.

Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL

@Grimey - You of all people should know I don't wish the Governor ill, however, maybe this is a wake call for him.

Going through life displaying a utter lack of respect for anyone who dares to disagree with you is bound to catch up, sooner or later...

You also know I'm a true believer in Karma...

This could be Feisty's autobiography.

This could be Feisty's autobiography

I think you've confused my with yourself there sweetheart! ;o)

I really hope he will take care of his health issues, that includes his weight. I think he can be a great president.

Wondering if he's using his government paid insurance.is this a pre existing condition.do you think if he would of pushed the second or third helpings of foods away this could of been avoided.Huuuuuuuummmmm thank god for govt. Paid insurance or should He say thanks to the dems for not backing the Ryan plan lol

Brandon-801865

How dare this anti-Government, Party of No member, get Cadillac healthcare?

He has taken care of his body as though he is a Public Housing, Section 8, member of the Poor.

Just because his is a fat, Reichwing Republicon, does not mean that he deserves better healthcare than other Americans.

I am not spamming, but reposting, because I fear the censorial impulses of the Reichwing, which hates to admit Truth.

By the way, can anyone on the Reichwing explain his Taxpayer-funded helicopter trips to his son's soccer games?

....I didn't think so.

Well, we can't explain those rides any more than we can explain Claire McCaskill billing the government for her private use of HER private jet.

In the end BOTH she and the governor have paid back the costs.

(You nasty little person!)

I think he made it abundantly clear... don't worry about his kids (or his family), worry about your own!

(You nasty little person!)

You just can't help yourself, can you dearie?

I've never run across someone who can talk out of both sides of her mouth the way you can...

KARMA... This guy and the current crop on the right have the absolute worst karma. It will catch up.

Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL

And I've never run across someone who can talk out of their A$$ the way you can...

And I've never run across someone who can talk out of their A$$ the way you can...

Feel better now that you got that off your chest, little mikey?

What a manly 'man' you are... lol

She talks out of her a$$ quite well, Mike! Why does so much sh*# come out the mouths of so many republicans?

Seriously, the people who are wishing for Gov. Christie to die (glares at PeoriaGuy and BrainCandy) are no better than the pastor who told his congregation to pray for Obama's death.

Get well governor.

Now for you sanctimonious people, who dishing the rather ungracious comments, of others; I am willing to bet, if this were President Obama, your comments would be the same as theirs. As a woman who lost her husband at the age of forty four, I would give anything to have him back. He was not perfect but he was perfect for me.

Governor Christie has a family who loves him and I am sure they are concerned for his health and well being. I wish you well sir. I wish you well.

Best wishes to Governor Christie . . . prayers for you and your precious kids.

Armando, you should first be concerned about how Christie treats and talks to others. Maybe if he wasn't such a unconcerned a$$hole towards so many people, there might be more concern for him. You get back what you put out. I have no sympathy for a person who shows none.

You too 'Take that back', read my words and understand.

Not to mention all the hate filled talk from the right on here towards dems and liberals who don't initiate it.

I do hope the Governor gets well. Don't want any person to suffer health problems.

That said, this, like Bachman's migraines, puts an end to any Presidential hopes he may have had. In a nation as big as ours, we are able to find healthy candidates. That's just how it is.

BrainCandy, unless Gov. Christie literally put a gun to some teacher's head and pulled the trigger, NOTHING, I repeat, NOTHING justifies deathwishing. Seriously, didn't the Gifford shooting teach us anything about civility?

Not to mention all the hate filled talk from the right on here towards dems and liberals who don't initiate it.

And I'll tell you what I told Brian P below: so you guys have to sink to their level?

Best wishes.

Just wanted to make two observations.

It is distressing to see somebody so heavy and especially because so many depend on him to be well. So the question isn't whether it is hard for him to keep his weight off, because that is true for many of us, but why isn't he doing more to deal with it? Much like Huckabee that is also rotund, and again important contributors in our society, they just laugh about their weight, and do nothing.

I have a neighbor that works for the government as an environmental specialist and is very concerned about the damage humans are doing to the planet. This is a very capable, bright, individual that smokes like a chimney. So he is concerned about the planet, but not the least bit willing to put that same effort into his own health. Now explain that to me. What is worse, is how many warnings he has had in the past couple years and still won't give up the cigs.

Both of these men will NOT live to see any grandchildren if they don't change their behavior ASAP. What in the world are the waiting for?

I haven't condoned anyone putting a gun to his head. But if he keels over from being a lard-ass, it's his own fault. And since he's such an evil uncaring bastard towards his own constituents, well then he get's what he deserves TWO times over.

And to TheBoys... This is man who doesn't just not care about his own health. He doesn't care about the health of others as well. Something you should have considered when writing your statement.

You have condoned Christie's death, BrainCandy. In fact, you volunteered to send him items that would hasten it.

"Sorry to hear he's STILL breathing. Anyone know where I can send a donation of double whoppers and a carton of cigarettes?"

Now, I can already hear you say "uh, joking". Joking or no, I have NO TOLERANCE for deathwishing. I mean, how is this state any different from that pastor praying that Obama gets brain cancer? It's stuff like that that excites the Jared Loughners of the world.

Karma, huh? I'll pay anybody good American currency to the first one of you who can prove it's true.

Because it's not. If karma were true, bums would ride stallions in Central Park. Are there any other fantasies any of you would like to share? It may be the corpulent governor's karma, to suffer from such debility at such a young age (48). All "karma" is is a wish for retribution by those whom learn other forms of retribution are futile.

Who are any of us to guard against upsetting any "Jared Laughners?" Are we now to live in fear of angering psychos?

OK I'm no fan of Christie's politics but lets not devolve this into a political bash for the man. He's in the hospital and we should all hope he gets better. He is a fellow American, and and brother in the human race.

I hope you get better Governor. I too have Asthma and its not fun. Keep at the weight loss it will help you greatly. I lost 100 lbs. and I've went from having to use my my inhaler 6 times a day to once a year. Having a desk job makes it tough, but you can get there. Good luck.

state=statement

o jees what a shame

glad he told everyone in no uncertain terms to stay out of his business and so per his clear instructions I dont care if they were to haul his fat carcass out and feed it to a pack of hungry dogs

just wish i didnt have to pay taxes for health care to keep him waddling along .... have another donut...

Hey Brandon, how come you're not demanding that Obama pay back all of the money he's spent on his uncountable trips on Air Force One for his "vacations" and "date nights" with his wife? The money that Christie spent (and paid back out of his own pocket) in a helicopter doesn't even come CLOSE to how much Obama has wasted. But I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that we'll never see you say this because it's obvious you are the typical hypocritical liberal... "do as I say and not as I do."

Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL

Going through life displaying a utter lack of respect for anyone who dares to disagree with you is bound to catch up, sooner or later...

Say what you will Feisty... but we all know that this is YOUR M.O.

You can't hide from it... in fact you seem to embrace it... Hypocrite!

This man is a horrible example of a leader. I really do have trouble respecting anybody who is morbidly obese like Christie. He's not just a little heavy, he's way out of control. You can only expect health problems when you disrespect your body like that.

I would like to see him have to deal with the crappy healthcare the rest of us have and then have to pay for it.

Say what you will Feisty... but we all know that this is YOUR M.O

Honey, how many times do I have to remind you, that always having to have the last word makes you come across as....well... desperate?

Now spit out the tea bag and get back to talking out of both sides of your mouth will ya?

Come on Governor. Hit that inhaler, get up and continue your job of cleaning up New Jerseys fiscal mess.

Get well and God Bless your effort.

P.S. All you buffoons quarelling about comments about another American proves your own personal discontent for yourself.

I only offered up some of what probably made him the man he is today. And as I said, he has no sympathy or concern the other way around.

I love how all these people on here saying how rude someone is for cracking a Christie joke yet........there wasn't any problem cracking an Obama joke or a Weiner joke.

Hypocrites.

Armando

And I'll tell you what I told Brian P below: so you guys have to sink to their level?

Playing nice with a radical Republican NEVER works. Time for those of us who believe in what "we" believe in to take the stand - no compromise. Compromise to a Republican means getting everything they want for nothing in return". Let the walls come down - don't blink and let them taste the crap they've been shoveling.

Well they blew the horns
And the walls came down
They'd all been warned
And the walls came down
They juststood there laughing
They're not laughing anymore
The walls came down
Sanctuary fades
congregation splits
Nightly military raids
The congregation splits
It's a song of assassins
Ringin' in your ears
We got terrorist thinking
Playing on fears
Well they blew the horns
And the walls came down
They'd all been warned
But the walls came down
I don't think there are any Russians
And there ain't no Yanks
Just corporate criminals
playin' with tanks

Good ol' tune from The Call back in the 80's - great soundtrack for this sh*t-show created by Republicans like Christie.

To all the dems spewing hate. I seem to remember alot of you crying about what people where saying about Giffords.

Jasmine,

Big difference when some is sick or about to die from a gun shot than when someone gets caught with their pants down.

Without the DISLIKE for the 'BIG FELLA today. Get well dude, and love to the family.

Sean3072161,

George Bush spent more time on vacation at taxpayers expense than any other president.

So what do you have to say about that?

He was at his ranch in Texas. Mostly entertaining diplomats from other country's. I doubt the price of a trip to you home is near as much as 11 days in Hawaii. While I agree he was gone alot in his first year but not near as much the next 7. If Obama stay's on pace and makes a second term he will surpass Bush in total days.

Playing nice with a radical Republican NEVER works. Time for those of us who believe in what "we" believe in to take the stand - no compromise.

And there's the problem in a nutshell, folks. There can be no compromise for some people because they don't believe there is any middle ground. People like Brian (and the "radical" Republicans he rails against) have this simplistic Weltanschauung where the world is just a huge, savage, Manichean battlefield where the personal is political and everybody is either an unwitting dupe or an ogreish bit player in the Conspiracy™.

You want to know how we got Jared Loughner? That's how we got it.

If you don't tolerate deathwishing Rep. Giffords, you shouldn't tolerate deathwishing Gov. Christie. Wish 'em both a speedy recovery, and get back to work.

Likewise I would never wish ill-will to anyone. I can't help but wonder if the stress of his dropping approval rating brought this on. Or wonder how Rove can worry about Bachmann's migraine headaches while others in the GOP/TP keep trying to get Christie to run for POTUS. Or wonder how either Bachmann or Christie can be so anti-health care reform, other than to conclude they have their good coverage so don't care about the rest of us. In the meantime, listen to the First Lady, people and start your children on a healthy lifestyle. And in case ya didn't know, you are their role model!

I wish Gov Cristie a speedy recovery. I really disturbs me that Brandon got 46 votes before he was collapsed.

Just shows he is physically unfit to stand the rigors of the presidency. So he can kiss that goodbye.

Governor Christie bargained with Democrats on a bill to get it passed and after it passed he went through and crossed out everything in the bill for the Democrats before he signed it. A few people dislike him.

I only offered up some of what probably made him the man he is today. And as I said, he has no sympathy or concern the other way around.

Sympathy or no, the fact remains, by "offer[ing] up some of what probably made him the man is today, you, and those who updinged your comment, wished death on Gov. Christie. If you wouldn't tolerate the other side wishing death on our President, then you shouldn't wish death any politician. It's just that simple.

Look I agree with those of you that dislike Gov Christie's politics. I don't agree with him on much of anything but this is not the right thread for that.

Regardless of the reason for it, having difficulty breathing can be terrifying. Best wishes to the Governor for a speedy recovery.

Governor Christie should see the eye-opening documentary "Forks Over Knives" which shows how our diet 100% affects our health. He also seriously needs to get a handle on his weight and anger issues.

Get well soon Gov. Christie and may you show the same compassion for your fellow man that the hospital staff has shown to you.

key2,

Christie already believes that he is compassionate and perfect in every way and therefor nobody has any right to criticize him or his policies

two words for you, no class.

good one Pat!

Let's see:

A.) Breathing difficulties

B.) Krispy Creme overdose

My monies on B!

PS: At least he has cadillac health care coverage compliments of the residents of NJ!

Remember all those who have NONE!

He's probably choking from all those kickbacks he's taken.

and who did her fit stop openmind? no one. you continue to talk about the president the same way so either stop it yourself or deal with it when it's about your candidates.

Pat's comment may have been a bit artless, but, one can't deny that his health is suffering due to his weight - whether the official cause is 'asthma' or not. His weight is certainly an exacerbating factor n whatever is the underlying cause.

35% of Americans are obese... it's not like he's the only one... and how many of you are on the chubby side, to be making comments about Christie? Hmmm?

Hey Feisty, if you look at all like the people I have seen from Roselle, you shouldn't be talking. Not to mention how little class you show in taking this opportunity to trash this guy. Again though, what should I expect from a ginger from Roselle?

I got a couple of more words...Mamma Cass and Ham Sandwich!

That's a myth. It was caused by the coronor stating it appeared she was lying down, eating a ham sandwich and drinking a coke when she died, but the cause of death was heart attack caused by fatty degeneration of the heart muscle. Nothing was blocking her mouth or throat.

It's been reported that Gov. Christie weighed 550 pounds when he was elected and has been working on diet and exercise to lose weight. I can't fathom anyone getting their weight up to 550 - I gained 10 frikking pounds over the winter and almost went into shock! (AHH!! Muffin top!!) I couldn't lose it fast enough! And I'm sticking to a diet and workout routine (yeah, yeah, I cheat just like everyone else now and then - those brownies were calling my name!!) so I don't have to go through that again!!

And to think Romney wants this guy to be his running mate! I don't think Christie does much running!

Listen to the "classless comments" from those on the right posting here. For two and a half years the vile hate and ugly talk about our President goes non-stop. This obnoxious, self-serving blow-hard of a Governor can't control when he puts in his mouth and the obvious happens. Face it, this guy is going to die young. He's fat, has a miserable disposition (he's a hater), obviously can't stop shoving food down his throat, and doesn't exercise. For Christ sakes he took a helicopter to his son's game and then needed a limo to go 50 yards instead of walking. In life you reap what you sow - sad but true.

Now he's going to get the finest care for his fat arse that money can buy while at the same time stealing and limiting healthcare for the middle class and working New Jersey families.

Priceless.

Listen to the "classless comments" from those on the right posting here. For two and a half years the vile hate and ugly talk about our President goes non-stop.

So you guys have to sink to their level?

He took a limo to travel 100 yards to his son's baseball diamond. Exercise and a decent diet wouldn't hurt the man. With all his protestations I will say that he must be aware enough to realize his body could not take the stress of the presidency.

Brian, classless comments from the right? What I see is a bunch of lefties making light of someone's potentially serious medical condition. Then you say it is the right? As a centrist, let me tell you that you are full of it.

Well, since people on the left are doing it I'm going to go out on a limb and hope that Obama has an asthma attack and drops dead from all those years of smoking!

I saw the ton of lard in Iowa last week .... surprised this hasn't happened sooner and all of his own making can't blame that on anyone but himself.

He looks bigger than ever to me.

It's hard to feel real sorry for someone who brings illness on themselves like this guy. Get a clue Christie.

PathuntingtonNY,

You're making me laugh.

we need a story like this one every once in a while to get a good laugh - nobody is wishing him harm or illness here . Christie should consider to loose weight and then do weight watchers commercials while running for President in 2016 - free campaign commercials

I don't remember this kind of hatred expressed against wide-load, shovel-ready projects like Teddy Kennedy, John Murtha, and Tip O'Neil when they fell ill. Certainly they were impugned for evidence of criminal activity, but not for being fat guys.

Hugh,

Just a few examples of weight jokes against Ted Kennedy.

I would also say that having an asthma attack is a little bit less life threatening than brain cancer

"After the switch, the Democrats would have 51 seats, the Republicans would have 49 seats, and Senator Ted Kennedy would still need four seats." —Craig Kilborn, on the changeover in power in the Senate

"My kids just brought home a beautiful pumpkin, but you know what? I'm going to return it because it's a Democratic pumpkin. It has the orange color of John Kerry's tan, and the roundness of Teddy Kennedy," said the Republican governor.

Discussing Sen. Ted Kennedy's endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama, Glenn Beck asked Republican strategist Amy Holmes, "[Y]ou ever just pictured Ted Kennedy naked?" Beck added, "[Y]ou know, that picture with him with his shirt off just kind of pops into your head. And you're like, 'OK, I won't have children now.' "

I thought Obama offered the use of Marine One to fly Ted down to Duke University for treatments.

http://www.americans-working-together.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ted_kennedy_to_the_rescue.jpg

Politics and health are absolutely not related.

But you'll always have the pat from Huntington types - they talk all this stuff so personal they cannot step outside of the politics.

It really is sad for those type of people. Just can't seem to see the big picture I guess.

Uh huh, like the "Pray our leader dies" love bugs from a few years ago?

Agreed, Ira...I can't stand the man's politics but I'm not going to wish that kind of ill on the guy.

Shame on you who are joking about this.

Spanky-

Just can't seem to see the big picture I guess.

Probably because fatty Christie's standing in front of it!!!11!!ONE!!1!!ELEVEN!

lets see a overweight gov has breathing issues. So the State of New Jersey is making sure he gets the best of care. Now lets see if the Gove will give the citizens of New Jersey the same health care he just got. Odds are no. So the question is Why is New jersey giving the Gov top noch health care and not the rest of its citizens?

Yea he will get better and go back to work abusing the citizens of the state hes is suppose to be working for.

If politics and health weren't related the Tea Party Republicans wouldn't be vowing to kill health care reform, social security, medicare, unemployment benefits, EPA requirements etc.

Of course health care and politics are inextricable at least in this day and age. The politicians in this country have seen to that.

I Don't agree with him, I don't like his politics, I don't hate him.

Wishing you a speedy recovery to you Governor Christie.

Kevin he is not your employer that is who should be offering you healthcare. Christie on the other hand is employed by the state of NJ so that is his employer and should provide him with health care.

Of course health care and politics are inextricable at least in this day and age. The politicians in this country have seen to that.

You are right politics has no place in Health Care.

I agree, Ira, and have said so elsewhere on this thread. I will, however, be watching to see what is said the next time the shoe is on the other foot with a Democrat or the next time racist remarks are made about the President.

devie, post 5.7 is about perfect to describe my feelings on any of the politicians. Too bad so many extremists here equate your dislike of someone's actions and policies to thinking you want them to die. They just don't seem to realize that unless you personally know someone there is now way to "hate" that person, only what they do.

As for the gov: Dude, time to drop some pounds and get some more exercise. You do want to be around for your kids and grandkids? I know it's rough because I'm trying to fight the same "middle age spread" myself.

Isn't Obama the one that does that?

yeah, that's why the democrats are nicknamed the party of no. wait a second!!! i may have that one wrong.

So let's make sure not ot collapse Tommy's post.

More important for all to see him in his "glory."

Come on guys, he may have a serious Medical issue. I am no fan of his at all, not even close, but I do not wish him ill health either. Just wish him well and we will beat him up on this board (blog) later.

Navy...

Thanks for stepping up and saying that. Very well said my friend!!

It really does come down to character. And probably upbringing.

You can disagree, fight , battle, yell and even scream, but disagreements and differing points of view are such small matters in comparison with the really important stuff. Life, Family, Love.

To wish ill health on others, or be happy because someone you disagree with is ill speaks volumes about character, and who you are. It also show you never learned to golden rule, or is this how you all want to be treated? Somehow I suspect not.

It's all about perspective, right Navy and Frank.

Sadly, it looks like so many here simply lack that perspective, or apparently an understanding about how Karma works.

Good post Spanky.

Yep. First amendment and all.... but some things need to remain 'off limits'.

Thanks Indy.

Politics is a fun diversion, but health and particularly sickness is something entirely different. I might not like Navy, of Feisty's or anyone's position, but I would never wish ill will upon them. In fact I appreciate them and their positions. If we were all alike, it'd be mighty boring.

Personally I live this stuff everyday. Litigation is a battle. All sides fight tooth and nail, and to the end.

But it all ends at the end of the case. Plus it is important to be civil at all times. Chances are you will see that attorney again, and sometimes on the same side. It's one thing to hate the job someones doing, another to actually hate the person. Life is too short to hate people.

To me these negative posts really show a lack of maturity.

But hey - it's their life.

D O B - Agreed. While the Constitution guarantees us freedom of speech, and anyone has the right to say what he or she wishes, it bothers me to no end how people disrespect this right, especially thinking of all those who fought for this right.

I do disagree with some of Governor Christie's policies and ideas. However, I do think that he is doing what he thinks is best for his state. I certainly do hope for his speedy recovery.

Great post Spanky and bravo to all who can look past their party affiliation to have the class and character to wish him well.

Christie is a fighter, I respect his honesty and his delivery. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

To most of the folks who are always here on First Read, we will, in all likelyhood, probably never agree on politics but after seeing these posts, I'm glad that we do agree that situations like this should be above politics and arguing and that first and foremost we are all human beings and Americans.

For what it's worth, no matter how much we argue or disagree, you have my respect.

-Soon to be retired Navy Veteran.

Spanky and Frank:

Words to live by. Thank you both.

I certainly don't wish him ill health. I don't wish that on anybody. Hope he recovers quickly so we can get back to debating his policies.

Hope he recovers quickly so we can get back to debating his policies.

As do I. And that debate must continue; because all his policies have brought us so far are lost jobs, poorer education - not that his kids have to suffer since they go to private schools, and more tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy.

And a balanced budget, but that is overrated, right?

Ben Over, your statement is probably one of the most insensitive things ever written, but it did make me blast a mouthful of soda all-over my keyboard laughing, his blow hole is clogged with BS, that's priceless.

I agree. Maybe a little mortality check will help him rethink some of his politics that injure others.

The kind of compassion he has shown to the residence of his state? Maybe this will make him realize how lucky he is to have medical care, and he will see the light. I know, I am just seeing the movie " Scrooge " and hope for the same outcome, but I doubt it. He should quit his job and spend time with his family and a treadmill so he can watch his children grow up.

I wouldn't call having breathing difficulty"suffering." If it is, than most obese people suffer. It go's the the territory

Grow up, not out.

Get Well Governor.

Overeating is just one more sign this this guy can't control himself.

Seriously, I'll bet that he smells terrible from sweating a lot. Have you ever had to sit next to someone like that while flying commercial? Not only do they smell, but their arms flop over to the seat next to them. And the snoring! Fatties snore like a bear.

People like Christi should have to pay for 2 seats. I'm so tired of hearing about the rights of obese people. How about the rights of the thin?

Skinny people unite!

I wonder if his overeating gluttony is a symptom of depression from screwing over the citizens of the U.S.??

U.S.??? Is he President already?

last I checked New Jersey was still part of the US

give me a break, so he can dish out on liners at the citizens of his state who oppose his policies.............. and that behavior makes him worth voting for?

there are other Republicans worthy of the nomination - Colin Powell would make a great President,