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Subscribe to RSSNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's (R) office shot down news -- reported by Newsweek’s Bloomberg’s Jonathan Alter -- that the governor is conducting focus groups in preparation of a possible White House bid.
"It's absolutely not true," Christie spokeswoman Maria Comella told First Read.
What is true, however, is that some members of the Republican establishment -- like Karl Rove -- are unsatisfied with a GOP presidential field consisting of Mitt Romney, Rick Perry, and Michele Bachmann.
That's why the buzz around Christie and House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan has grown a little bit louder in recent days. There's an opening for another Republican to get into the race. The question -- about five months until the Iowa caucuses -- is whether it's too late.
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Hell Why not. Every Other wing nut Yahoo is doing it. The more the merrier. Somebody needs to play pivot on this circle jerk.
Independent Redneck Va.
Hell Why not. Every Other wing nut Yahoo is doing it. The more the merrier. Somebody needs to play pivot on this circle jerk
Probably, because he was really eating doughnuts he ordered from the doughnut shop ;and didn't want anyone to know that was the business he had to do .
I thought we cleared that up the other day - that's JS1's job! ;o)
No way Gov. Krispy Creme could waddle around the campaign trail for 15 months straight...
I'm still hoping that Bible Spice gets the robo-call from God and decides to jump into the circle jerk!
I'm afraid JS1's knees are going to give out Red. Time to bring in the Second Team. Shoot up amoungst us somebodies got to have some relief.
Hold the phone - NJNB & the Totas should be here shortly!
You know how old NJNB can't resist a thread on her zero err... I mean hero Gov. Fat Boy!
Yup that says it all about the intelligence level. When people are reduced to quoting Vanilla Ice I just have to wonder. Everyone knows Christie isn't running, that's because he will be VP for Marco Rubio, but just to make sure we know you are stupid, it has to be turned into an attack on other posters...sigh......
Everyone on yahoo ehh? So by that mean you also see the comments are completely sided to the Republicans. Including the Ron Paul cult of worship?
Also you libbies may need some therapy, since you seem obsessed with circle jerking, kind of reminds me of Warren Jeffs whacking 15 times a day.
Well I see that it didn't take as long as Red and I thought for that second team pivot man to show up.
If idiots like Paul Ryan join the fray, all it would prove is how pitiful the Grand Obstructionist Party has become. Let's see, how many clowns can fit in the car...
LOL keep forgetting you had a SUPER MAJORITY for two years, eh Patriot??
Ryan may see some handwriting on the wall. The results of the recall in part of his own district last night -- Kenosha -- could not have been encouraging. His own hometown, Janesville, has turned on him for his refusal to support the GM bailout. And his entire district voted 60/40 blue in the recent Supreme Court election.
Not to mention that at least one viable candidate has announced intention to run against him -- a candidate from Kenosha, as a matter of fact, which is the largest population center in Ryan's district.
As I observed earlier, at least if he pretends he's running for President, he might get a nice job with Fox News after the election.
IRVA
Well I see that it didn't take as long as Red and I thought for that second team pivot man to show up.
Dude, I'm here all the time, I chose to join the fray today and sometimes I don't. Honestly, the lowering of intelligence here by 5th grade boys bathroom humor is not really worth commenting on most of the time. This time I decided I seen enough.
Like Warren Jeffs, obsessed.
AM
All I can find is the Talking Point memo
The survey finds Ryan with a personal favorability rating of 41%, with 46% unfavorability. In a hypothetical presidential match-up, President Obama leads Ryan by a margin of 50%-43%. The survey of Wisconsin registered voters was conducted from May 19-22, and has a ±2.4% margin of error.
If you look at Obama's approval right now, I don't think Mr Ryan has anything to worry about. Let's wait for th next real poll on it.
Wow, how did nine months become two years? LOL keep forgetting how much Kool-Aid you had to drink.
How could we have a Super Majority with people like Joe Lieberman and Nelson. Lieberman is a fawning cretin and Nelson is about as conservative as McConnell. That's the only problem with an all inclusive Democratic Party, we accept everybody.
I got to say though, I'd rather have divergent points of view than be monlithic and a lemming.
WOWWWWWW!!!!!
This empty suit president we have masquerading as a leader is bringing everyone out.
The real Americans in this country smell blood in the water and realize this Imitator in Chief MUST be removed to save our great Republic from further collapse.
How is someone duly elected by the majority of the country an imitator in chief?
Just what is this further collapse you speak of and how does just removing him save us?
A. Obama has not signed the Norquist pledge to destroy America.
B. Obama has not put the rich before country.
C. Obama is not, a my opinion trumps facts and history tea partier.
Obama 2012
halo,
The democrats didn't have a "super-majority" for two years.
You are correct Mickey, it was 4 years. 2007 - 2010 but from the time the one got in, jan 2009 until jan 2011, repubs could not stop any thing. Remember all of the behind closed door crap for transparancy? "Gotta pass it to see what is in it"
If Christie's camp is denying his intentions to run in 2012, then why give him soundbites or print space? On to somebody else, pleaase!
sonmanvb - Say what? You need to educate yourself on what constitutes a super majority for beginners. Once that onerous task has been fulfilled come on back so we can have discussion rather than just rely on your uninformed opinion. Also let me refresh your addled memories. From Jan 2008 till Jan 19th of 2010, the sitting and inept Dumbiyah had his crayons on the ready to veto any Democratic legislation, which in fact he did. Uncle Dick Vader and Turdblossom introduced Shrub to the concept of wielding veto power. For "W's" first 6 years in office not one veto was employed on his rubber-stamp Repub Congress. Your reference to "Gotta pass it to see what is in it", only was employed on the HCR legislation. Let me know when your ready. (cricket noises have begun)
halo3v - Thanks for the "news flash" concerning Rubio's upcoming entry into the Repubs Clown Car Rodeo. Where this comes from I'm not sure but you do seem to have a fertile imagination. You need to follow my advise to "sonmanvb" about finding what constitutes a super majority. Are all Cornservatudes so lacking of such a commonly understood Congressional terminology. Or is it just Foxhole News that makes you this uninformed, if so I at least could commiserate with your lack of knowledge.
sonmanvb:
[You are correct Mickey, it was 4 years. 2007 - 2010...]
Ummm, no...it was about six months...but let's take a look at that "super-majority", shall we?
FACT: The "Democrat supermajority" was a myth, or
rather, a GOP political spin to hide their actions.
FACT: The GOP used every roadblock, filibuster, and secret hold
they could think of so that EVERY bill had to have a 60-vote margin to pass.
So that "Huge, overwhelming super-majority," It existed only for a total of 6 months AND only duringv two periods when Teddy Kennedy and/or Robert Byrd were unable to vote AND required them to get the votes of every Democrat plus BOTH independents.
DAMN! Mickey, NY brought game!
Facts are facts. I'm all tingly with anticipation to see the response. Well done, sir!
Oh, Oh, turd blossom is unhappy!....Doom on the horizon as he and others seek an even bigger 'load'!
Lmao what doom is that pray tell? Are you threatening a sitting Gov???
Please enlighten us.
So if I talk about running for President on a barstool in South Beach, does that mean I have formed a focus group? Just curious! ;-)
lol..frankie up!
Hell Grimey that's just speculating. I tell you what though if you could get in and end all this endless speculating it would sure make me happy. Heck I'd even vote for you if you promised to make me Secretary of Redneck Affairs or some such thing. I can't be had but I can be bought.
I'll jump on the "Grimey" bandwagon for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Remember, Frank---you can't announce your candidacy til you have met with supporters, formed an exploratory committee and then announced that you have an announcement to make in the future. Do it right, please.
Oh Frankie, sweetie...I've always wanted to visit a foreign country..could you make me Ambassador to...umm.. let's see...maybe ..Washington, D.C.? ;-)
Christy took a Helicopter ride and couldn't walk 100 FT, was recently rushed to the hospital because he could not breath and they verified his asthmathic condition and Lord know what other conditions this guy has, Presidents are Healthy and must be with the responsibility they have for this nation. Anyone who encourages Christy to run is two brains short of an IQ of 30. When a party is desperate enough to put the country into the hands of a Super Unhealthy Guy along with his Baggage ie;
So if you want an Unhealthy Guy, A Wrecking Ball, Smart Mouth who talks to Old 78 retired teacher with disrespect he's your guy. Trying to live and take care of your family in this rescession is No Joking Matter, which this guy finds too often
He'd certainly be the proverbial 800 pound gorilla in the room...
A barrel of monkeys would be displeased with these merry bunch of ignorant GOP wannabes!
I think we all know what Christie"s focus is.......Burger King, Taco Bell, McDonalds etc.
Its justs amazing that most of the posters on this site demand respect for President Obama, yet can't even have an intelligent statement about any of the Republican candidates for president. Name calling is childish (I don't want to hear the often stated "well the republicans did it first about Obama." Disagreeeing with someone's policies, but try to give an intelligent reason about why a candidate shouldn't be elected. Not voting for a candidate because he is fat or likes doughnuts is juvenile.
Janet, Republican candidates that you have so far have all signed pledges that hurt the American People, or promise to steal our money, or promise to steal our health care, or promise not to repay all that money they borrowed for that lie called the war in Iraq, and Republican policies all put together are just bad for the American People.
THAT is why I will not vote for even 1 Republican in the foreseeable future.
We haven't had a man in the White House the size of Gov. Christie since the days of "Big Bill Taft".
Bg Bill had to have a special bathtub installed in the White House because of his size. Big Bill was also the first president to throw out the first ball to start the major league baseball season. Big Bill was the first and only American to be president and a member of the SCOTUS. He was a Republican in the Ike, Reagan, Ford, and Nixon tradition. He would have no part of these wing nut tea bagger people.
Christie or Perry would drop kick Obumbles up one side and down the other.... Liberals, get ready for your panties to be in a bunch again after the 2012 elections. Hey Feasty Redhead, you better dial 911 and hope the fire department brings the "jaws of life." Good luck!!
This was a mistake. He's not planning a run for the White House, he's planning a run to White Castle for a bag of burgers, several orders of fries, and a giant shake.
No rational person would consider Gov Hefty to run! Waddle, crawl, a 20 Clydesdale team drawn carriage or Abrams Tank maybe, but run, seriously! Heavy breathing isn't an inspiring oratory style anyway.
..........can't wait for this racist pig to join the parade of conservative clowns in the 2012 race. He will provide the death knell of conservativism. America is waking up to the rich-getting-richer (Republican agenda).
Obama will win in 2012. Things will be booming in 2012. Fed. Interest rates at 4%. When people refinance their 5% mortages at 4% they will have a lot more discretionary income (about $1,000 per year for every $100,000 refinanced). But they will pay a portion of their saving in higher income taxes (because their interest deduction declines by the amount of lower interest costs). Also good ...lower US deficit. And if the politicians and fed put a program together where people WITH GOOD CREDITcould refiance at their current loan amount (but the lower interest rates) without regard to the curent apprasied value of their homes, things would really take off.
I would have never thought that I would ever have agreed with Carl Rove of all people, but judging by the Republicans that are running for office, President Obama's gonna win in a landslide.
It is because Republicans don't have anybody whose NOT a crook?
Don't dig up Paul Ryan because he's NOT a viable candidate either.
I do kinda like Chris Christie, but then I liked Mike Huckabee too but Republicans won't let their popular candidates have the nomination.
Republicans do NOT nominate a Republican to run that has cross-over potential or that Independents and even Democrats could vote for -- Republicans like to pick the farthest right wing wacko they can find that's only going to get the other hard core wackos votes, which is great for President Obama.
Mitt Romney- A Mormon with Health Care Issues
Michell Bachman-A Nut with Mental Issues
Rick Perry-Seriously people, how gay is he?
No electable candidates. Rove may be unscrupulous but he is not an idiot. 2012 is coming up quickly and Republicans do not have a viable candidate. Rubio and Ryan are too Green and inexperienced. Christie tried for 10 years to get elected in New Jersey and that is his dream job and he is not about to give it up. Personally, I am hoping Perry gets the nod and picks Larry Craig as his V.P. mainly for the entertainment value.
That's a toe tapper of a ticket, Perry/Craig, the Log Cabin boys could get behind and push.
Seriously Republiklans had Grandpa and Caribou Barbie for their champions last go around. Why do they need viable candidates?
I dislike CC tremendously but I will credit him with realizing that staying out is the wisest move he can make. Now all he need do is wait till the TEA Party finishes discrediting the Republican party and then run.
He has his eye on ......... being recalled, and some skinny poor child's free lunch.