While having my morning cup of coffee with my local newspaper in hand, I read today where many conservative commentators have called New Jersey's governor, Chris Christie, "Judas Christie". Rush Limbaugh called Christie "fat and a fool".
That is pretty harsh - if these folks were talking about Democrat governor Chris Christie.
The problem is Christie is a Republican.
The dustup that has led to criticism of Governor Christie (a leading supporter of Mitt Romney) is over his reaction to President Obama's early "handling" of the post-Hurricane Sandy disaster.
Christie has been very complementary of the president, saying, "I cannot thank him enough..." while being seen warmly accepting Mr. Obama in hard-hit New Jersey.
Could you Republicans please tell me why so many of you must be so mean, heartless and stupid?
For crying out loud, one of the worst storms in our nation's history has left the Northeastern U.S. in serious trouble and all you can do is ride the governor New Jersey for being grateful to President Obama? Do you people realize what this makes you - and other Republicans look like? Did you know that human beings - including undecided voters - are emotional creatures and might be (will be) offended by your heartless display of partisan politics? Rush Limbaugh...if you are reading this... do you really think you have helped Mitt Romney by saying such moronic things?
I have said for many years that Republicans just don't get it when it comes to relating to people on a level that common sense suggests - and decency demands - they should. Ronald Reagan excluded (he had a huge, giving, gracious and bipartisan heart), Republicans these days more often than not come off as mean-spirited Scrooges.
I have a suggestion for you nitwits out there. First, shut up. Let the President show up in hiking boots with this disaster out there to deal with. Sure, it helps President Obama look presidential and might help his vote total. So what. He is supposed to show that he cares and is expected to show leadership in the aftermath if this storm.
Second, have a brain and realize that Governor Christie needs to be nice to Mr. Obama since Mr. Obama holds the FEMA checkbook. Should Mr. Christie (a politician, remember?????) show New Jersey residents that he cares more about shunning a Democrat president than he cares about helping them?
Third, if you care about Mitt Romney you will let Governor Christie continue to show that some Republicans are nice guys who can be polite to Democrats. This is helpful to your party and your cause.
Fourth, shut up.
The most zealous members of the two major political parties are often extremely tribalistic. In this case, to a degree that is both petty and self destructive.
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