This summer is setting record high temperatures, but New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is experiencing a different kind of heat. During a press conference Saturday, the Governor asked a reporter, “Are you stupid?” Liberals are pointing to the outburst as further proof that Christie is not disciplined.
Christie addressed a water issue and asked that questions remain on topic; but, as the press conference was winding down, a reporter asked about a legislative session.
“Did I say on topic? Are you stupid? On topic. On topic,” the Governor responded. “Thank you all very much, and I’m sorry for the idiot over there.”
The response has resulted in the outspoken Governor being berated by some and praised by others.
“Mr. ‘Jersey Shore Beached Whale’ Christie suffers from the same weakness as do [Sarah] Palin, [Newt] Gingrich, [Michele] Bachmann, [Herman] Cain, and other self-righteous, bombastic conservative politicians and pundits,” posted one commenter in response to MSNBC’s coverage of the story. “Based on this pattern of behavior, it would appear to be a Republican rite of passage to treat journalists (or non-fawning constituents) with contempt.”
“Forget about it!! lol Love the Soprano attitude. Go Gov. Christie,” posted another.
Christie’s name continues to come up in conversations about the Vice Presidency. The Governor says he would “listen at least,” if asked to join Mitt Romney.