Whereas the Governor has the right to send his children to private school, the tone of his response was disrespectful to the woman who posed the question. Inherent in her question was the notion that the policies enacted by Mr. Christie in his capacity as governor were interfering with the rights of parents without his means to ensure that their own children receive a quality education. I was appalled by the reaction his remarks received on the Morning Joe program on MSNBC. The pundits sat around and laughed at (perhaps even cheered) his remarks and never addressed the concerns implied by the woman's question. Ironically, this same "news" program had previously aired a one week special on educational reform just a few weeks ago. They never made the connection between dramatic cutbacks in public support of education and our own economic recovery and sustainability. Prof Sacks had just finished comparing our crumbling infrastructure and inability to compete with China. How can we expect to achieve what China is doing so rapidly without investing in a sound education for ALL the children of New Jersey and the nation? That is the question. The Governor's remarks were rude and certainly not those of a statesman. I think the woman is deserving of an apology, especially if she is a citizen and tax payer of NJ.

Once again, Christie is showing his bullish side. He missed the question. She did not question him about why he sent his children, but why he thought it was fair to cut funding to public schools. Christie is a bully who uses his position to do whatever he wants. I hate to yell Chris Christie, but it does not work this way. You need to treat the citizens of New Jersey with respect. You become loud and obnoxious when someone questions your decisions that you clearly know are wrong. Let us not forgot the major snowstorm this season while he was on vacation. He could not even bother to take a break from his vacation to make a statement by way of radio or television, which many, if not all governors would of done. When he came back from vacation, he did not apologize for his actions from what I know he never does. Nor did he apologize for allowing the Lieutenant Governor to take vacation at the same time.

This man is a blowhard, how people can applaud him is beyond me. He is disrespectful, antagonistic and lies to the good hard working people of New Jersey. He is neither a statesman or a gentleman...catholic education for you children? What part of catholicism are you leaving out? Treating people nicely? Thats how you teach your children to act/react? By degrading people? Yelling at people? Calling people names? GREAT ROLE MODEL!!! Lose some weight and your attitude...How about taking all that anger and energy to the gym big guy? Where do you get off talking to anyone like that? Who are you? Oh that's right an ELECTED official who works for us the taxpayers!! Apology, good luck...his highness has spoken, do as I say! What happened to collective bargaining ? What about the letter you wrote at the start of your campaign stating "I will not touch the workers pensions" you are a liar...and a special interest punk...well you did it Gov, you have divided the state, put hard working people against each other...all the while watching out for you political friends...millionaires (politicians)

Listen to how this woman asks her question. If she would just focus on the one issue of the funding cuts for education and not address the fact the the governor chooses to she his kids to private school which is his right, then he would have treater her with more respect. I think what has gotten under Christie's skin is the entitlement attitudes of people he faces every day. I'll say one thing, There's no question on where he stands on an issue. Sometimes the truth hurts.

It is just another answer designed to deflect anyone from making him answer difficult answers because he cannot think on his feet. He acts as though he is a corporate CEO, and not a good one at that, but not the leader of a state government. Simple minds will gravitate to this type of rhetoric. I have faith in the NJ electorate that it is made up of thoughtful and more sophisticated individuals who want government to work for us, not for the career building of a politician. I just hope the other party has the courage to stand up to him and can run an opponent in the next governor's election that can fight this guy.

.I cannot believe. This is the guy, the majority of new jersey voters put in office ,it seems like a bullied fat kid trying to get revenge. So the moral of the story is, be careful of what you wish for governor "whats for dinner" might eat it

The governor is responsible for upholding the NJ Constitution that guarentees each citizen in NJ the right to a thorough and efficient education. Yet Mr. Christie abuses his office as he disrespectfully undermines all of our public schools. Why he believes he should be able to get away with that is the public's business.

And what would have been wrong, Governor, with saying: "My wife and I made the best choice for our family, but as the Governor, I am committed to having excellent public schools in our state." Why is your first inclination to always exhibit rude behavior?

CHRISTIE IS A BULLY AND SOMEONE SHOULD CALL HIM ON IT...AFTER ALL HE SIGNED THE BILL...HE MUST HAVE GOTTEN PICKED ON ALOT IN SCHOOL...LOOK AT HIM DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Christie (He is not worthy of calling him govenor) has no right to speak to anyone the way he did to the lady simply asking a question...that he could not answer. This is a perfect display of his bully govenoring. Who cares where his kids go to school...who cares that he pays 38 thousand dollars in property taxes...maybe he shouldn't live above his means...maybe he shouldn't love in NJ...
I agree he is a blowhard... He is the most ignorant piece of you know what... He is doing nothing for NJ and for sure he has no right in saying he has to care about all the children in NJ...No way do I want a jerk off caring for my child...
S O W G U U F F I H T S U B T E A W U D

defensive when it comes to his kids

The question was about public schools and his funding. Yet he chose his "bully" tactics to respond. This guy isn't Governor material much less Presidential material. Does he think those tactics will work out in the real world?

His entire career has been nothing more then self promotion.."Me, Me, Me. I did it all". Every legal action for the most part focused on the opposition party. No crooked Republicans I guess. Yet when he was taken to task on it, he did the usual bully act and walked out of the hearings. His brother is found to be committing criminal acts...that just disappeared. Christie will cover for the Wall Street crooks. Take care of you billionaire buddy but funneling health care to his hospitals. Time after time he proves he's nothing more than a goon for the rich and powerful. Just he wants to be just like them.

Love, love, love this man! We need more like him! R-E-A-L-I-T-Y. Deal with it.

Wow. what do you love?

The fact that when his brother was being prosecuted, hbribeded his way out of it??

"Former U.S. attorney Christopher Christie, who is running for governor as a Republican in New Jersey, defended handing a multi-million-dollar, no bid contract to an ex-federal prosecutor who declined to criminally prosecute Christie's brother on stock fraud charges two years earlier."

Or the BS Town Hall meetings that are held when no one can attend?
blatant blatent personal use of state property to go to a ball game "he didn't want to miss"? spitting in the face of anyone hit by his "cost cutting" measures"

The millions given to a large corporation to move five miles?

The lost grants?

The millions in fees owed to the Federal government for broekn contracts?

The Healthcare limitation to in-state only benifiting his big business buddy Norcross?

Two hundred million to a failed mall that no one really wanted?

It's about time the Republicans promoted a few guys that know how to act like Democrats, who've crammed their various agendas down our throats for so many years, I was wondering if the GOP would ever get the hang of how to do it.

Put that boot on their throats, Gov, because they never hesitated to do that to us.

@ Kate Jones: First, the article does not address President Obama, but someone in his Administration. Next, I would like to see where President Obama ever said that he was definitely sending his daughters to public school. I recall him saying that public schools were under consideration. I'm sure that he and his wife did exactly what Governor Christie and his wife did: made the decision that was in the best interest of their children.

Sending the children of a President of the United states logistically is almost impossible. The disruption of a private school setting with the required security makes it impossible. Like it or not, it's not a realistic option. For a state Governor, it isn't the same. Nor do I care but the question was valid and he handled it in his usual bully manner.

Love it ... typical NJ liberal babble here! Wake up liberals - the NJ Dem run government that gave handouts hand over fist to buy your votes is gone. Daddy's home and he's dealing with his spoiled children. Glad I moved out of this state! (I know the typical "We are glad to see you go" comment will follow from these spoiled kids, but hey, it's to be expected when brats are being disciplined!)

Are we allowed to criticize him when his payback deals come to light? Millions for NJN, millions to Panasonic. millions to casinos (guess what his wife's company does..tyesd...casinio business). This loser will do nothing for the state. Big business is making out great.

People of New Jersey, wake up. You are bankrupt and won't admit it. This man is saving your state! What part of that don't you get? Because he doesn't lie to you like every other politician he's a bad guy? Grow up and start acting like adults.

Governor Christie is showing his real colors as a narcissist bully. Watc,h the body langauge and style of response. He is using the classic techniques of this type of personality: scapegoating, giving the appearance of superiority, a dogmatic style, inability to accept criticism or challenge, grandiosity, dictatorial attitude and style. Although many of his arguments may make sense his true intention is most probably self aggrandizement. He can send his children to any school he wishes, but if you look at his initial response, it showed an arrogant reaction to any from of question or criticsm. When one becomes a public figure very little is private. The people of his state are paying his salary which gives them the right to ask reasonable questions. Many of them have no choice as to where they send their children. His lack of empathy is another sign of the narcissist bully.

Because he doesn't lie to you like every other politician

Guess you missed the letter he sentn out when he was running for the office stating he "would never touch the pension". Want a copy? I still have it. All this guy does do is lie.

We need many more men like him, plain spoken, honest.

freeking whiners ...... go hug a tree. Mr. Christe has something BO is lacking..... balls and common sense.

More men like him r u joking...he is a piece of _ _ _ _...no one should ever have to have to deal with something like him...he lies, cheats and steals...he is rude, ignorant, and socially challenged...

Lynn and Sue:

We as citizens can not and should not expect to be treated with respect by anyone (even our elected officials) when we choose to treat them with disrespect. The fact that he has no children in the public school system is absolutely irrelevant, no matter how she asked the question. Gail phrased the question in a manner as to be a passive "shot" at the Governor and he handled it like someone who doesn't take S--T from anyone. Too bad there are not more like him. Oh, and cutting the amount of money you send to "public education" really isn't cutting education. It's cutting the amount of money the teacher's unions can squeeze out of the taxpayers, since up to 80% of school budgets go to salaries, benefits and pensions and not into the classrooms for the children. And please take note that I said "Teacher's Unions" NOT Teachers.

Two things: I think people responded so approvingly of Christie's tone, not because he was correct in what he said or the way he said it, but because everyone is so tired of how politicians evade questions and immediately fall back on their script. He was rude, arrogant and WRONG. Second: as the head of the state, it is a poor reflection on what you really think of your schools if you don't send your kids to a public school. It would be like the president of Godfather's Pizza being seen eating at Domino's. What's wrong with your pizza, Mr. Godfather? If Christie wants his kids to have a religious education, he can supplement his kids' public school education by sending them to catechism after school as many parents do. When yo go to Catholic school hiow many classes in religion do you take on any given day anyway? He completely overlooks the fact that ina Catholic school his kids probably have small classes, good supplies, the latest text books, etc -- all the things he won't ensure the public schools get.

What a HUGE, gross, disgusting crude loud mouth oaf! What could he possibly teach his children let along anyone else about respect, courtesy, and good manners? He said that he is not VP material, as far as I can see he is not Governor Material either! How did he become a Governor in the first place! How can his wife stand the sight of him, Ewwwwwww! How could the people of NJ vote for him?

Typical liberals having a tantrum because a conservative wouldn't immediately duck for cover and get apologetic when they try and manipulate the conversation. I don't notice you calling people on the left "boorish" or "rude" or a "loudmouth" when they insult conservatives. You're great at namecalling - so are firstgraders on the playground when they don't get their way. Try using adult reason and logic once in awhile instead of emotional outbursts. But you won't, because you'd quickly find your liberalism falling apart on you.

I thank my lucky stars this person is not my governor, he is very rude and has let all the national
attention go straight to his big huge head.
I hope the nice folks of NJ will make sure when its his time to be voted in again they will have
a change of openion when they cast there vote..
I think he's a bully and most of all he's full of bull, he looks like he has just eaten an ox for lunch,
he should be embarressed of himself I know I am ashamed of him..

Christie has more brains and balls than most of the former governors of NJ. You all should welcome the changes. He's trying to get NJ budget under control. If you negative posters think you can do a better job, why don't you email him and give him your advice? He might just like that.

Would you all rather have a liar representing you like Anthony Weiner? Someone who is too afraid to disagree with you for fear of losing your vote? Or would you rather have an honorable family man who is not afraid to answer your questions honestly?

I think Chris Christie is exactly what New Jersey needs and he WILL make a difference!

Honorable family man are u kidding...he is far from honorable...he does lie to the people of New Jersey beside being rude, ignorant, and socially unacceptable...Anthony Weiner all he did was take pictures of his weiner at least he is not a weiner..........

The point of the woman's question was that if he's sending his kids to private schools, why is he cutting funding for public schools?

If he can afford to send them to private schools, it is thanks to his paycheck from NJ tax payers.

The person who asked the question was very polite. His ill-mannered, disrespectful reply sounds like he is unable to teach manners at home, but that isn't the fault of the public.

It's quite hypocritical that HE doesn't want her to judge how HIS kids are being educated yet HE wants to decide how HER kids are educated... HER taxes help are pay for HIS kids' education. His attitude needs an adjustment.

And if he seeks judgement, instead of tax payers funding the big bucks to haul his big ole butt to see a bit of his son's baseball game, why didn't he just walk? He's a politician. He'll get free medical care when his 300 pound body has a heart attack. Will the polite person who questioned him?

Also, people, quit throwing slams at each other. It doesn't help solve the problem and we aren't on 'teams'. Focus on the problems in the political arena. Too many Congress members are forgetting who funds them...you and me. They get life time pensions and medical care and then turn on our children and our elderly. Quit with the throwing stones and look at the real problem to find solutions.

Don't be fooled. Encouraging you to fight amongst yourselves diverts your attention to from they are doing. Think about it and get tough for us (U. S.) .

Mr Christie is a bull in a china shop. Dives into pools without checking for water. The damage this man is causing will be felt for years to come. Pats himself on the back for exposing a few salary abuses,while blowing 400 million for education ! Expounds on how we need to discipline our selves while he can't see his feet. How in the world some nincompoops consider this big mouth for national office is beyond me. Disrespecting the woman asking a question of her PUBLIC SERVANT is just a sign. I hope she remembers next time when she votes. When will we wake up and stop funding and electing these millionaires ?

Again, Again, Again, Christie is showing his Big bullish side. I felt he missed the question entirely. Ms.Gail, as I shall call her did not question him about why he sent his children, but why he thought it was fair to cut funding to public schools. Christie is a Big, Big, Big bully who uses his position to do whatever he wants and of course get's away with it because he is who he is--The Governor !!!

This is typical Gov. Christie arrogance. Does anyone remember when he stated, "teachers use their students as drug mules"? Or how about when he blamed the Obama administration for NJ losing out on 400 million in federal aid to schools, then refused to apologize when it was discovered Christie was wrong?

This moron has pitted the people of NJ against each other. He blames public employees for the financial hardship of the state. Meanwhile, he funds the Revel casino in AC to the tune of $264,000,000. And as if that’s not enough, he wants to redo Zanadu because he feels it's too ugly.

Then there’s the screw-up of the ARC tunnel. The Feds offered to give half of the money back to NJ for highway funding if NJ paid what it rightfully owed. But Gov. Arrogance decided it was all or nothing. SMOOTH MOVE IDIOT! Now we owe the full amount.

But perhaps the most mind-boggling move by Gov. idiot was when he decided that if you didn't use your gift card within 2 yrs, the state would confiscate the value. Well FAT SLOB, I have a sweater in my closet I haven't worn for 5yrs come get it! Or would you prefer some cheesecake and an industrial size bag of Doritos?

chris christie is a big fat bully, his wife makes millions of dollars a year and he still takes a $150,000 pay check, everyone but him should take a pay cut, i guess he uses the money to feed that big fat mouth of his!!!!

And if the question was asked about this to any of you, what would you reply? You go Governor. Wen need more reality like this. The state is going to shine under this man's leadership. Those of you who make these statements about big and fat, etc. How is your conscience doing and is you discernment about right and wrong? Lose the emotionality and hook up. The man is doing what is best for NJ.

As the BOSS, his fellow New Jersey home boy says, "baby we were born to run...." There is no doubt the country needs his leadership now more than ever. So run Christie run!!!

I agree with the person who called christie a blow hard...this man is single handedly ruining nj schools...he is paying back all his well connected friends...this jerk was the kid that was bullied on the play ground and in PE classes because he could not do what the other kids were doing ....this is his way of getting even with the teachers...the same teachers who educated him...u see there is a place for a blow hard like him...

Fat ass friends are the reason for nj financial problems....remember the names norcross....whittman all made millions off the backs of the middle class....christie makes a good chunk of money...and he eats it all...fat slob

I think he is completely justified in responding the way he did. The subtext of the question was not whether or not he felt it was right to cut school funding which is a loaded question because either he felt it was right or he was just doing it to fuck with democrats. The heart of that question is that she is asking him whether or not he feels ashamed for being "hypocritical." The reality is that New Jersey public school teacher, (and believe me I know a lot of them) would probably not give his children a fair education anyway considering his stance on education and the thuggish unions that oppose his efforts. The fact is that nobody has an argument that makes as much sense as what he did, and people are at an intellectual loss and looking to overcome it with name calling and loaded bullshit questions like the caller.

Ps how old are you people that you guys can't get over fat jokes? No one here is sporting some muffin tops? Everyone here is ripped? Why was he being so unreasonable with teachers? It's funny but as an independent he seems like the more reasonable in comparison to the union opposition who prays for his death like satanist pigs. Try asking him a question like a human being, he never struck me as an unreasonable person, but I've never seen a video where he was asked a question in a reasonable tone, ever. And if you think that woman on the phone was asking him a cool and level headed earnest and fair question, then you are not thinking at all, because you would all react the same way if someone called your parenting into question. To be honest its really cute in a sort of pathetic way to see how you people are whining and crying and then in the same breath spewing on and on about how he is over reacting.

Since tax payers are PAYING his fat azzz to represent them IT IS THEIR BUSINESS

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