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Governor Christie Undergoes Lap-Band Stomach Surgery [POLL]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:02:19 +0000

Governor Chris Christie confirms that he has had lap band surgery in an effort to lose weight. “I’ve struggled with this issue for 20 years,” he tells the New York Post. “For me, this is about turning 50 and looking at my children and wanting to be there for them.” Spokesman spokesman Michael Drewniak also confirmed [...]

Ask The Governor April Highlight Video

Dan Alexander — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:10:22 +0000

The January edition of Ask The Governor touched on a number of subjects including Sandy relief, how fast the Monmouth and Ocean county shores will be ready for summer and Chris Christie's role in shaping the future of the national Republican party. Watch highlights from the show.

Christie Announces Middle Class Tax Cut [AUDIO]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:50:50 +0000

Governor Christie has been quiet in recent months on the idea of a tax cut in New Jersey but today he will announce plans for a new middle class tax cut. Christie has proposed in the past a 10-percent income tax cut over three years, but a deal with Senate President Sweeney fell through last [...]

Watch Governor Chris Christie's Budget Address [LIVE VIDEO]

Kyle McCann — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:40:57 +0000

Governor Chris Christie will deliver New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Address at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, and you can watch the address live. Many political insiders say the Governor won’t be squeezing any surprises into the budget, arguing that that would make balancing it even more difficult than it will already be. Christie has [...]

"Ask The Governor" Tonight At 7PM With Chris Christie

Matthew White — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:54:13 +0000

Governor Christie makes his first appearance of 2013 at the New Jersey 101.5 studios for “Ask The Governor.” As usual, the polarizing governor has had no problem dominating state headlines, while causing a stir on the national stage. In the beginning of the month, Christie unleashed a rant at his own party – namely the [...]

Governor Chris Christie to Deliver State of the State Address

Kyle McCann — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:30:48 +0000

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will deliver his third State of the State address this afternoon to a joint session of the Legislature. The governor will speak in the Assembly chamber in Trenton. He’ll touch upon a number of that state’s successes, as well as some failures. The governor will likely address the devastation caused by [...]

Senate President Not Ruling Out Run For Governor [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:37:48 +0000

So far, State Senator Barbara Buono is the only Democrat to officially announce that she’s running against Governor Chris Christie this November. Several other high-profile Democrats are still undecided and Democratic county bosses are fed up with waiting for them to get off the fence. Asked if he has ruled out a gubernatorial run, Democratic [...]

Barbara Walters Calls Chris Christie A Teddy Bear & Grizzly Bear [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:01:17 +0000

Barbara Walters describes Governor Christie as “a bear of a man– sometimes teddy bear,sometimes grizzly bear” in naming him one her 10 Most Fascinating of 2012. In an interviewed recorded in his Statehouse office, Walters hit all the “hot button” topics with the Governor: his handling of superstorm Sandy and his working with President Obama [...]

Christie Talks With Jon Stewart About Health Care, Springsteen On The Daily Show

Dan Alexander — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:50:49 +0000

Governor Chris Christie was back in the national comedy spotlight talking about superstorm Sandy, Bruce Springsteen and President Obama with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central’s Daily Show. Christie and Stewart, at opposite ends of the political spectrum, agreed on the fact they want to see New Jersey come back from Sandy and want a hug [...]

Christie: NJ Utilities Did Better Than Irene [POLL/AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:48:29 +0000

After nearly two weeks without electricity, most residents in New Jersey have power, minus those along the barrier islands.