Christie tests overseas diplomacy with Mexico trip

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Christie tests overseas diplomacy with Mexico trip

12:55 PM Thursday Sep 4, 2014

MEXICO CITY (AP) New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took a spin on the international stage Wednesday, bringing state business to Mexico City and testing his diplomatic savvy as he considers a run for U.S. president in 2016.

During three days of meetings with dignitaries, speeches on international trade and a walk among the locals, Christie was giving Americans a glimpse at how he might represent the nation overseas and whether his signature blunt-talking style can be harnessed effectively in such a role.

Christie is just one of the Republicans trying to beef up his foreign policy credentials for a possible general election showdown against Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton, a former secretary of state. America's role in international affairs is likely to be a key issue in the 2016 contest regardless of the candidates. After consecutive elections focused largely on the American economy, foreign affairs has returned to the forefront with the rise of the Islamic State militant group in Syria and Iraq and the Russian-backed rebellion in Ukraine.

Sen. Rand Paul, an eye doctor, recently returned from Guatemala, where he performed eye surgeries with news cameras in tow. Former Sen. Rick Santorum just returned from Israel; former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is there now.

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Mexico is overseas? Really?

[Spitfire of ATJ]

1. "Rick Santorum just returned from Israel"

Bet he needed a short leash. Bible Thumpers are known to go nuts there and jump off of rooftops.

[Voice for Peace]

14. a bit off topic but

Bible Thumpers are known to go nuts there and jump off of rooftops.

Can you explain what this refers to?

[Spitfire of ATJ]

15. There's something called "Jerusalem Syndrome"....

It is triggered by visiting the Holy Land and being surrounded by the trappings.

It's been known to cause psychotic breaks with reality. There have been tourists who have thrown themselves from rooftops or bridges to join their God.

Rick strikes me as borderline already. I can see him showing up naked wrapped in white hotel bed sheets at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre spouting psalms from the Book of Reagan.

[geek tragedy]

2. Maybe he boated to Cancun from Jersey City? nt

[Renew Deal]

7. lol

[gordianot]

3. As Teddy Roosevelt used to say "bully" (alternative meaning implied).

[Scuba]

4. Pssst. Hey, Chris. Mexico isn't "overseas".

[George II]

5. Someone should tell AP that Mexico isn't "overseas"!

[Renew Deal]

9. Canada is overseas too

According to AP

[Renew Deal]

6. What sea is Mexico over?

[Spitfire of ATJ]

10. The Sea of Ignorance....

Also known as "Texas".

[JaneyVee]

8. Geography fail.

[bluestateguy]

11. He doesn't like the Mexican restaurants in New Jersey?

Whatever.

[murielm99]

12. Letterman said that Christie

needed to be careful in Mexico. The last time Christie was there, he was taunted by a matador.

I don't care much for fat jokes, but Christie is a bully, and fair game, IMO.

Letterman takes such delight in joking about Christie, and Rob Ford, too.

[jmowreader]

13. Let me guess: he went there to investigate their animal welfare standards

You think someone should tell the worthless fuck the reason he didn't find that donkey show is that they're in TJ?

[davidpdx]

16. Mexico should do us a favor and keep him