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In reply to the discussion: How Democrats Are Helping Chris Christie Become the Next George W. Bush [View all]Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)who fawned over him. We need to be honest about this. Even many of my father's friends have fallen for the persona of Chris Christie and think that just because he likes Bruce Springsteen and was nice to Barack Obama, he couldn't be that bad.
And what about many black preachers in Newark and the Oranges who welcomed Chris Christie and who pledged to support his candidacy despite his views about race discrimination?
(remember, he believes that the decision to outlaw discrimination should have been left to the states rather than the federal government.)
And what about his views on choice? On LGBT rights? On the unions?
What about his economic views? He believes in reducing taxes on the wealthy. On using public dollars to fund private schools.
Yes, the Democrats embrace this guy despite his rhetoric.
Barbara Buono was LOUD about these things! She was forceful and fought a good fight. And yet, she was drowned out by the Chris Christie lovefest going on, not only in the media, but between traditional Democrats of all races and this guy.
I will never understand it. My heart is broken. Completely broken!