So what does our Fearless Leader do? Does he hop a plane, knowing that Newark and Philadelphia airports have been closed? Does he attempt to reach a more southern destination such as Washington, DC, or Baltimore, and thence to the Garden State by train or rented car, perhaps. No, Christie adopted a low profile and let the state fend for itself, allegedly speaking on phone while roaming around with Mickey and Goofy at Disneyland.
To make matters worse, in recent years the state created the post of Lieutenant Governor, a second in command, who might step in momentarily should the Gov be unable to fulfill his/her elected duties. But as luck would have it, the Lt. Gov. obviously didn't read that part of the job description, for she too was in sunnier climes, cruising down Mexico way. We were later told that her trip had long been planned, so that she and members of her family might accompanying a 'dying' relative, who clearly would benefit from the recuperative powers of such a voyage.
So for many days, Christie enjoyed the type of national press coverage he so covets, but alas, very little of it was of a positive nature.
Here are some of the comments:
Rudy Giuliani offered his thoughts on national television.
Never one to attack a fellow Republican, Gov. Christie displayed characteristic tact and demeanor in his response to this criticism.
But once again, don't just take my word for it. Read this article about how the Acting Governor had to seek permission to apply for Emergency Funds from FEMA. And don't miss the extensive collection of articles cited at the bottom of the page.
It even triggered discussions of whether or not excuses such as family obligations would be acceptable for a female leader.
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And in December, Mr. Christie was at Disney World during a blizzard that paralyzed the state. He refused to apologize, saying he had kept in touch with the acting governor, Mr. Sweeney — but Mr. Sweeney said they never spoke.
