Chris Christie
Physician Tells CNN Chris Christie’s Weight Is ‘Ticking Time Bomb
February 7th, 2013 9:28 AM
Giving advice is easy; accepting it, not so much. One day after Chris Christie downed a doughnut and joked that he's “the healthiest fat guy you've ever seen in your life” on Monday night's edition of “The Late Show With David Letterman,” a medical expert on presidential health said the New Jersey governor's weight is no laughing matter.
"I'm worried he may have a heart attack. I'm worried…
NBC: Christie Would Be 'Shoo-In' for GOP Nomination in 2016...If Not O
February 6th, 2013 5:57 PM
Wrapping up a panel discussion on Tuesday's NBC Today about New Jersey Governor Chris Christie poking fun at his weight during a David Letterman appearance, co-host Willie Geist argued the issue was a major political obstacle to Christie: "I think if he didn't weigh what he weighed right now, he'd be talked about as the shoo-in to be the nominee next time. But that's a real problem that people…
2016 Begins? ABC Mocks: Chris Christie Should 'Lay Off the Doughnuts
February 6th, 2013 12:29 PM
The journalists of Good Morning America offered, perhaps, a preview of 2016, highlighting Chris Christie's weight and what "could be a major campaign issue." After playing clips of the New Jersey governor talking to David Letterman, guest co-host Amy Robach scolded, "He's going to have to lay off the doughnuts." Co-anchor George Stephanopoulos lectured, "[Christie] knows it. If he wants to run,…
Chris Christie: 'I'm the Healthiest Fat Guy You've Ever Seen in Your L
February 5th, 2013 10:21 PM
Politico reported Tuesday that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's (R) doctor has warned him that his "luck is going to run out relatively soon" if he doesn't do something about his weight.
Despite this, Christie told CBS Late Show host David Letterman Monday, "I'm like basically the healthiest fat guy you've ever seen in your life."
Chris Christie: NFL Commissioner 'Didn't Seem To Care One Bit' When Li
February 5th, 2013 8:54 AM
According to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R), NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell "didn't seem to care one bit" when the lights went out at the Superdome in the middle of Sunday's Super Bowl.
Christie, who was sitting in Goodell's box for the game, told CBS Late Show host David Letterman Monday of the Commissioner's reaction to the blackout, "He was eating some popcorn, checking his…
NJ Dem: Christie 'Prayed' For Hurricane, ABC, NBC, and CBS Evening New
January 9th, 2013 5:17 PM
While the media were quick to point out how Garden State Republicans were quick to criticize the House Republican leadership for not calling a vote on Sandy relief before the expiration of the 112th Congress, you probably haven't heard about how a potential Democratic challenger to Chris Christie has gotten into hot water for saying the Republican governor "prayed a lot" for the devastating…
Networks Eagerly Promote How Christie 'Blasted' and 'Spanked' House GO
January 9th, 2013 12:58 PM
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie appeared on all three network morning shows on Wednesday and was greeted in each interview by the host seizing on his harsh words for congressional Republicans over a delayed vote on Hurricane Sandy relief. [Listen to the audio or watch the video after the jump]
On NBC's Today, co-host Matt Lauer proclaimed: "You're not happy, it seems, with the course of…
Arnold Schwarzenegger: 'Chris Christie Doesn't Have a Weight Problem
January 4th, 2013 9:28 AM
Arnold Schwarzenegger took a cheap shot at New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on NBC's Tonight Show Thursday.
"Chris Christie does not have a weight problem. He has a water retention problem.”
CNN Tees Up Republicans and Democrats to Hammer Speaker Boehner Over S
January 2nd, 2013 5:48 PM
After House Speaker Boehner pulled a vote for Hurricane Sandy aid on Tuesday, CNN gave a microphone to outraged politicians who bashed the House GOP for not voting on the relief bill that Senate Democrats loaded with pork.
CNN gave two interviews to Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) airing his grievances against fellow Republicans, and anchor Don Lemon interviewed three Democrats who wanted the…
Balance: Barbara Walters Chats With Hillary Clinton About Hair, Grills
December 12th, 2012 4:37 PM
Apparently, Barbara Walters's idea of balance is grilling Chris Christie about being too fat and unhealthy to be president. Yet, during the same 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012 program, she conducted a girl talk session with Hillary Clinton, laughing with the Secretary of State about her hair. Walters appeared on Wednesday's Good Morning America to promote the show. Talking to Christie, she…
Woman Embraced by Obama After Hurricane Sandy Hasn't Received the Help
November 27th, 2012 7:09 PM
It was almost a month ago that the New York and New Jersey coastlines were mercilessly pummeled by Hurricane Sandy. Immediately following the storm, the liberal media spin went into overdrive commending the leadership and compassion Obama displayed in the aftermath. But reports have been surfacing since the election, revealing how conditions in the afflicted regions are still not much improved…
Shields Mocks Christie's Weight: 'Watching Him Get Out of SUV Like Wat
November 24th, 2012 11:18 AM
Liberal commentator Mark Shields is hardly the poster boy for health and fitness in this country.
Despite that, the portly PBSer took a cheap shot at Governor Chris Christie's (R-N.J.) weight on Friday's Inside Washington (video follows with transcript and commentary, file photo):
Walter E. Williams Column: Disaster Ignorance
November 19th, 2012 3:32 PM
Here's a which-is-better question for you. Suppose a New Jersey motel room rented for $125 a night prior to Hurricane Sandy's devastation. When the hurricane hits, a husband, wife and their two youngsters might seek the comfort of renting two adjoining rooms. However, when they arrive at the motel, they find that rooms now rent for $250. At that price, they might decide to make do with one room…
Chris Christie Refuses To Answer Reporter's Question About Twinkies
November 17th, 2012 9:16 AM
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie must be getting tired of the fat jokes routinely lobbed in his direction by the liberal media.
While doing a news conference Friday, he refused to answer a reporter's question about Hostess Twinkies saying instead, "I'm on Saturday Night Live enough" (video follows with transcript and commentary, photo courtesy Getty Images):