hotair.com - 10/30/2009
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I couldn’t agree more with Cavuto: This is a brilliant piece of retail politics, turning Corzine’s lame digs at his weight into a high-profile opportunity to charm voters. [...] Read the rest »
publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com - 11/2/2009
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Chris Christie leads Jon Corzine 47-41 in PPP's
final poll of the New Jersey Governor's race, with...
Chris Daggett at 11%. Corzine had pulled to within a point of Christie on our poll three weeks ago after trailing by as many as 14 points over the ...
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Christie leads
politico.com - 10/29/2009
wcbstv.com - 11/4/2009
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In the end, all the stumping in the
world from the President of the United States wasn't...
going to stop regime change in New Jersey's highest office. Republican Chris Christie ended Democrat Jon Corzine's four-year run in Trenton with a narrow victory ...
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Christie Gives GOP Stunning Win In N.J.
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Christie to Corzine: ‘Man up, and *say* I’m fat.’
RedState —
... Via Hot Air comes this Neil Cavuto piece on Don Imus’ interview with Chris Christie, where Chris addresses the two central issues of the Corzine campaign: Christie’s weight, and Corzine’s inability to even face that forthrightly. ...
Can Fat Jokes Really Turn an Election Around?
Ace of Spades HQ —
Can Fat Jokes Really Turn an Election Around? Allah, the Eeyore of the Conservative Movement, says he agrees with with Cavuto, but Cavuto actually thinks this one funny, charming appearance on Imus is enough to turn the election around. Does the pessimistic Allah agree with that? There is no doubt this helps, but I wonder how much. I have to be honest with you: This is the first time I've actually heard Christie speak. My knowledge of him is all based on ads and blog-posts. So, while I was surprised to find a nicely human guy here -- and one with a humorous dexterity -- I ...
Greg Hengler: Brilliant Chris Christie Interview: "Man, Am I Fat!"
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog —
This clip comes from Allah at HotAir . Christie's skills have been displayed for all New Jersey to see and it was time to show the guy behind the guy (i.e., a little dose of self deprecation). BTW, if Romney decides to run in 2012 he would be wise to do the same by taking a shot at his perfect hair and image (the list is wide and deep). Something I thought would have helped him tremendously in 2008. Any takers on Cavuto's bet?
2009 Elections Preview: New Jersey Governor
FiveThirtyEight: Politics Done Right —
... 14. Which candidate has run the more positive, optimistic campaign, and will leave voters feeling better about themselves as they exit the polling place? Both candidates have run mostly negative campaigns, but Corzine's has been particularly relentless, whereas Christie has had a few moments of levity, particularly on the subject of his weight, which Corzine needlessly attacked. Christie +2. ...
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NJ GOV: For Corzine, The Fat Lady Sings —
Hotline On Call
Defeated NJ Gov. Jon Corzine (D) emerged moments ago to give a short concession speech. He thanked his supporters and his running mate, state Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D). "I love you and I thank you all," he said. He told the crowd that he'd called ex-U.S. Atty Chris Christie (R) to congratulate ...
The fat man sings in New Jersey —
Power Line
FOX News has just called the New Jersey gubernatorial election for Republican Chris Christie. Given New Jersey's status as a heavily Democratic state, this may be the most surprising result tonight. The Democrats can spin the result away, but the Obama folks thought this race was winnable and ...
Christie's Economic Stimulus: Dunkin' Donuts And IHOP —
TPM Election Central
Chris Christie appeared yesterday on the Don Imus show, and cracked some jokes about his weight. I didn't realize just how funny it was until I saw this YouTube, via Jim Geraghty .
In addition to predicting that he'll be a "big fat winner," and sarcastically giving his weight as 550 pounds, ...
Fathead —
Daily Pundit
Chris Christie: ‘Man up and say I’m fat’ - Andy Barr - POLITICO.com
Chris Christie, New Jersey’s Republican nominee for governor, said Thursday that Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine should quit hinting at his weight with unflattering ads and “man up and say I’m fat.”
Christie ...
Chris Christie: "I'm Pretty Fat" —
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed
TRENTON, N.J. — The Republican in New Jersey's race for governor wants the incumbent to weigh in more candidly about the challenger's heft.
Chris Christie says Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine should quit hinting at his weight with unflattering ads and "Man up and say I'm fat."
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Chris Christie: 'Man up and say I'm fat' —
Rantburg
Chris Christie, New Jersey's Republican nominee for governor, said Thursday that Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine should quit hinting at his weight with unflattering ads and "man up and say I'm fat."
Christie declared that he will be "a big fat winner" on Election Day in an ...
'Man Up': Weighty issues in N.J. —
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From NBC's Domenico MontanaroRepublican Chris Christie, appearing on Don Imus' show today weighed in on the flap over opponent Jon Corzine's campaign using what some see as a gratuitous attack on Christie's wasteline. "If you're going to do it, at least man up and say I'm fat," ...
Fat acceptance in NJ Governor Race —
The Volokh Conspiracy
The Fat Acceptance Movement may have a new hero. Tubby Republican nominee Chris Christie is now pushing back against imperially thin Democratic Governor Jon Corzine’s campaign theme making fun of Christie’s heft. Christie criticizes Corzine for his recent, implausible, assertions that Corzine ...
'Man Up': Weighty issues in N.J. —
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From NBC's Domenico MontanaroRepublican Chris Christie, appearing on Don Imus' show today weighed in on the flap over opponent Jon Corzine's campaign using what some see as a gratuitous attack on Christie's wasteline. "If you're going ...
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