Why New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Rocks

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is one of those political characters you either love or hate. I happen to be a fan, but would certainly understand if you can’t stand him. To each their own.

One area where I think everyone can agree he gets kudos is in his willingness to confront the third rail topics up front. You know, those topics no politician wants to debate because there are no good answers. Christie’s recent visit to our nation’s capital was a perfect example of his frankness.  In a speech to the American Enterprise Institute, Christie said,

"Here's the truth that no one is talking about: you're going to have to raise the retirement age for social security. Oh I just said it, and I'm still standing here. I did not vaporize into the carpeting. And I said it. We have to reform Medicare because it costs too much and it is going to bankrupt us. Once again, lightning did not come through the windows and strike me dead."

“What that [President Obama’s call for patience] means in Trenton, and what I suspect it means in Washington also, is this. It means we are going to drag our feet for as long as we can until we hope it [national debt] dies a natural death because God knows we don't want our fingerprints on it for murdering it, but we also don't have the guts to do it. . . Ladies and gentlemen I think it's time for some impatience.”

"My children's future and your children's future is more important than some political strategy. What game is being played down here is irresponsible and dangerous."

Now that is a politician you can get behind in my opinion. Besides, he looks like a character out of the Sopranos.

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