For the record...

[Nestor2]

Chris Christie's weight should not be an issue in any run for the White House, it's his business and his alone. Also, I deplore the coverage of GWB's hacked phone messages and picture; even politicians have a right to a private life.

Yes, I'm a Liberal, but I'm also an empathetic human being. If that makes me weak, so be it.

 

[Boca]

I smell a Fatwah...

....your erstwhile friends here are gonna think you've crossed to the dark side.

Beware...

 

[Nestor2]

It's merely a matter of basic decency. They'll understand, if not always agree. After all, they're empathetic Liberals, too.

 

[JuliefromOhio]

too late.

the comedians and Christie himself have made the fact that he's morbidly obese an issue.

 

[Jen]

I agree that Christie's weight should not be a factor. But his temperament should be. I don't know if it's a deal-breaker (yet) but I'll be paying attention to that.

Chris Christie's weight should not be an issue in any run for the White House, it's his business and his alone. Also, I deplore the coverage of GWB's hacked phone messages and picture; even politicians have a right to a private life.

Yes, I'm a Liberal, but I'm also an empathetic human being. If that makes me weak, so be it.

 

[BobbyT]

Chris Christie's weight should not be an issue in any run for the White House, it's his business and his alone. Also, I deplore the coverage of GWB's hacked phone messages and picture; even politicians have a right to a private life.

Yes, I'm a Liberal, but I'm also an empathetic human being. If that makes me weak, so be it.

The only reason Christie's weight should be considered at all is if it is a realistic threat to his being able to complete his term as president. Health considerations are valid to consider when voting for president. His veep selection will be critical if he does run. I agree with you completely about the Bush hacking.

 

[Nestor2]

There's no doubt that Christie is a hothead, and not my choice. But if his doctor gives him a clean bill, without prompting, let him run.

That, at least, will be amusing.

 

[Nestor2]

True, but there have been remarks on the "inter-webs" about non-health related fat issues, like how he looks. Not cool, not manly, not appropriate.

 

[Jen]

And really, amusing is great.
I'm with you. If his doc says he's good to go then fine.
I prefer an easy-going "there ya go again" fatherly Ronald Reagan type, but hey, this isn't an audition for my new best friend it's for POTUS.

There's no doubt that Christie is a hothead, and not my choice. But if his doctor gives him a clean bill, without prompting, let him run.

That, at least, will be amusing.