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White Republican Gov. Christie Afraid to Appear on Ballot with Black Democrat Cory Booker Reply
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“Christie not on CPAC’s guest list”
Someone close to CPAC said Monday that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wasn’t asked to attend by organizers of the event, which will take place in mid-March at a resort outside Washington. Officially, CPAC says they’re finalizing this year’s schedule.
Other Republicans who are thought to be considering presidential bids and are on the CPAC speaking list include Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who was announced as a speaker earlier Monday.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin are also on the roster, along with former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, who was a 2012 Republican presidential candidate; former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush; and Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin. FULL ARTICLE
“Amid backlash, Boehner schedules Sandy vote”
Amid vociferous criticism from both the right and the left, House Speaker John Boehner is agreeing to hold a vote this week for a bill providing relief for states hit by superstorm Sandy, though the measure — the first of two — will represent only a fraction of the larger $60 billion package.
Boehner, changing his position just minutes after bearing the brunt of a scathing attack from Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., said he will hold a vote Friday for a $9 billion provision that will cover flood insurance for regions impacted by Sandy. He said Congress will vote on a $51 billion package when Congress reconvenes on January 15. FULL ARTICLE
“Booker eyes 2014 Senate run over Christie challenge”
By Carrie Dann 12-20-12
Updated 3:40 p.m. – Newark Mayor Cory Booker will pass on a challenge to New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie, instead exploring a bid for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Sen. Frank Lautenberg in 2014.
In a video posted to Booker’s YouTube page, the mayor cites the need to “finish the work we have begun” in his decision not the challenge the state’s popular governor.
“Let there be no doubt: I will complete my full second term as mayor of Newark, New Jersey,” Booker says in the 3 minute video. “And as for my political future, I will explore the possibility of running for the United States Senate in 2014.”
God bless you, Cory!
“Reed Gusciora, New Jersey Assemblyman, Discusses Bill To Bring Gay Marriage To Ballot In State”
HUFFINGTON POST
New Jersey openly gay Assemblyman Reed Gusciora has always been the last person to advocate bringing civil rights to a vote. The Democratic lawmakerspearheaded a marriage equality bill in the New Jersey legislature earlier this year that passed but which GOP Gov. Chris Christie vetoed while urging activists to have it voted on by the people of New Jersey. When Gusciora criticized that approach, and lambasted Christie for controversially suggesting the issue of civil rights should have been put up for a vote in the South in the 1960s, Christie famously called him a “numbnuts.”
But now, frustrated that the Democratic leadership in the state legislature has not
Governor of New Jersey at a town hall in Hillsborough, NJ 3/2/11 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
scheduled a veto override vote, as promised, and emboldened by polls that show a majority of New Jersey voters support marriage equality, Gusciora believes New Jersey voters should vote on the issue. And, confident after wins in Maine, Maryland and Washington state on marriage equality at the ballot, he has introduced a bill to put it on the ballot.
“I was actually one of the advocates who thought that should be [a tactic ] of last resort,” he said. “I am the last person to advocate that, but nonetheless we’re at a standstill. ”
“First Word: The irony of Romney’s 47%”
THE LAST WORD WITH LAWRENCE O’DONNELL
By Sarah Muller
Mitt Romney may soon represent the 47% for all time. (Rex Features via AP Images)
The White House said Obamacare is a non-starter in the fiscal cliff talks. And as final vote tallies come in, it looks likely Mitt Romney earned 47 % of of
the final vote — the same infamous percentage that he discussed in the secret fundraiser tape which plagued his campaign. Here’s a look at headlines shaping tonight’s rundown:
- Obamacare will be on the table in debt talks. Here’swhat that might mean
- White House to Boehner:Obamacare not part of deal on fiscal cliff
- Obama campaign shifts gears to Phase 2: His second term
- Jim Messina: What I learned in the election
- It’s (almost official): Mitt Romney represents the 47 %
- Millions will qualify for new options under the health care law. Most have no idea.
- Chris Christie’s post-Sandy rise defies his GOP critics
HARDBALL: President Obama and Gov. Christie Tour Storm Damage in New Jersey
THIS IS LEADERSHIP!
“Is Romney Serious about Defunding FEMA?”
