President Obama and the Gov. both have plenty of problems to deal with and need attention NOW.

Christie you are a prudent politician. That was a smooth move, BUT you did what had to be done for your constituants in the affected areas. The fact that some still experience outage is not the president's or christie faulty it's your local utilities company that have the blueprints.

Obama came to New Jersey after the storm for a campaign opportunity and then neglected our storm needs - all the people ten days later who live without power, all the business still closed, people in gasoline lines, etc. Christie embarrassed himself by falling all over Obama. Christie is finished in the Republican party.

Christie better do a damn good job in this recovery effort or he will not be a 2 term governor.

"Christie embarrassed himself by falling all over Obama. Christie is finished in the Republican party."
thats the type of attitude that cost you the election, the new Republican party will not work together, it is there was or sabatoge if they dont get thier way.

@clyde donovan, what was the President to do wave a magic wand and make everything colorful again? Not even Romney or Christie can do that for NJ right now.

@clyde donovan - "neglected our storm needs" - perhaps you need to put your "storm needs" in perspective and realize that they pale in comparison to those who lost their homes and family members? Perhaps the Governor and President were focused on those people?? So sorry that you were without cable and internet for a few days.

President Obama gave tons of $ and, support to NJ....that is the extent of his responsibilities. It is up to the Gov. and, mayors of the towns to disperse that money properly. Those of you complaining that the President did nothing are ignorant about how gov't operates. What did you expect President Obama to do, run the plows? Idiots !!!

Chris Christie could have done what Michael Bllomberg had the guts to do and tell Obama to wait for a visit. (He's coming to visit again next week.) But Christie really did not want Romney to win because he wants a clear path to the presidency in 2016. You do not need to be a genius to figure that out. Christie and Obama are of the same ilk; opportunists out for their own personal gain. They should both be ashamed.

Agree. I do not agree often with Christie, but he was right on with his handling of the crisis. He was smart enough to give President Obama respect.

Mitt Romney lost because of comments like that of Clyde Donovan, Robert Hunt's and "O" of the Republican party that should have been tested when they were in elementary school. - It's always someone else's fault,,,,,, who wants to vote like them?? "Good Afternoon, I voted just like Rush told me to,,,,,,,aren't you proud"????

That is why the Republicans lost and will continue to lose. I am no Christie voter at least I wasn't but he stepped up and gave proper recognition to the President for doing the same. He showed his committment to the State he leads and I have nothing but praise for him in that. Your accusations of lies ought to begin with a Republican Party and the Talking heads of the Conservative movement that have their own "Facts" and have been spewing venom for almost 4 years and thast extends all the way to the lowest ranks of Republican leadership.

Gary, you need to go back and rewind all of the things that Romney was saying during his journey to the presidency. It was he who was flip flopping, I was he that was lying. He made me feel as if I was needing sea sickness pills - I was totally dizzy from listening at him day in and day out. But if you feel that what he was presenting his self was what you were going to get when he got in the white house then maybe I need to get some sea sickness pills and take because of you. Wake up.

And yet Obama was re-elected and the FEMA responce to SANDY has been horrible to say the least.

Sorry, can't follow your logic on this...

The both screwed up on hurricane response - Christie "Ray Nagin" Christie and his pal Obama The Incompetent.

Christie has all but won the next election because of what he did. What would have Corzine done?

I am sure that he would of told people its going to be fine stay in your home.

Dude I've seen inadequate storm response and this wasn't it. This was a major, major storm. Yes, the FEMA and Red Cross trucks weren't out in your neighborhood helping you get-- um? Candles? while they were on the coast helping people who have lost their whole homes. Tree companies and power trucks from elsewhere were on the way to NJ even before the storm. Yes it's horrible to be without power for a week or more-- scary! But there were shelters and warming centers set up immediately. Stores were open. Water was running. People were told ahead of time to stock up, the state of emergency started on SATURDAY and people were told to evacuate the shore. For once Fair Lawn didn't even flood-- and I credit Christie with making them draw down the reservoirs for that.

Clyde, keep up the good work,,,,,,Your attitude is what defeated Scott Brown, Joe the Plumber, Joe Walsh, Todd Akin, Mourdock, Susan Engle and Allen West. And the grand Prize,,,,,,,you delivered Joe Biden and Obama,,,,,with Paul Ryan not even able to win his own home state. - Don't stop now.

Inasmuch as Sandy affected anything, it was because less-decided people across the country were comparing the response to Sandy to the response to Katrina*-- which certainly wasn't Romney's fault--, and the GOP rhetoric on disaster assistance the last couple of years, more than any photo op. But there was only a few points to sway either way, and the hardest hit states weren't swing states anyway.

How does it feel to wake up in the morning andsee an illiterate (HALD) ? imbecile in the mirror.

And the market tanked right after the election. What does that tell you? It tells me that the financial pundents know that Romney was the right man for the job to run a country and be a financial leader. Obama will lead this country down the path to socialism. All of a sudden it's a bad thing to want to make money and live a good life! More people are living on welfare and collecting food stamps under his administration than ever before. Way to go Dems- but I bet you are the same people who shop at discount stores and want every single penny in profit you can get when you sell your house, your products, or at your yard sale. Capitalism isn't a bad thing- it's the way the United States has become a superpower. Or did you forget that in your zeal to be liberal tree hugging green peacers???

Esther - Does the spokesperson for the party of Elephant who never forgets want to tell me where the market was 4 years ago,,,,,,,could it be 1/2 of what it is now.

Esther,,,,,this is what keeps your guys our an our guys in - Simple as that. Ask Rush,,,,,he's been a stellar success, hasn't he.

jane you ignorant sl-t! Gas prices are twice as high as when Obamanation took office---when prices went up under Bush you were likely commenting how he was in bed with big oil. The stock market has increased on the strength of investment in the far east---not America. Along with Gas prices, food prices are through the roof--maybe you haven't noticed. Throw in that real wages are down over $4000 per person over the last 4 years, poverty is up, foodstamps are up, unemployment is up. What's Obama's answer?? I know, I know, create more dependancy on the government and more entitlement programs----you know, because the ones we have now are so well run and flush with tax revenues. You think you're bright---probably work for the government or make so much money, the prices of food, fuel and everything else means nothing to you. Obama is crushing the middle class. T NJ is broke as we struggle to pay all those dem favors to unions (government unions giving full pensions after 25 years in, along with virtually 100% taxpayer funded benes). If it wasn't for the most ignorant amongst us and the rich who could care less, there would be no Democrat party. Notice that more people are leaving this state than coming in---why? Because when people continue to vote to pick your pocket you feel you have no choice but to get the hell out an go to a republican run state. Only problem is that the Dems know to do that too and then ruin those states with their votes.

(O) You are partially right, but I need to ask...why is it that it's the Republicans that are supposed to compromise? It takes two to tango, my friend, and I have seen zero compromise from the Dems. Equal pay for women is a Scarcrow issue and you know it. It has been refuted with facts and figures, ad nauseum. When I look at what Gay Marriage has caused in Canada (imprisionment of Clergy, intimidation of professional teachers, investigation of individuals accused of "hate crimes" because they spoke out for traditional marriage), I fear for the future of this country. I will not let you off the hook...please get back to me with the evidence that women, minorities and gays do not have equal rights. Maybe you meant "special rights". Oh yes, I forgot that the Republicans mounted a so-called "War on Women" Great sound bites that appeal to the unsophisticated who don't bother to explore issues in depth. I thought from my reading of History that Joseph Goebbels died in WWII....I think he's alive and well in the basement of the White House.

May I correct you? That visit was in no way "working with a dem" that was a carefully orchestrated photo op at the expense of people who have lost everything.

It's true that forcing utilities to re-wire with buried power lines would probably help limit power outages, but that will cost money and take time. Not likely to stop the *next* power outages even if customers would put up with the cost increase to implement it.

Writing your opinion on a website is just that; writing an opinion on a website. How do you know that the writer you so openly condemn and criticize isn't a victim in some way of Hurricane Sandy or hasn't already donated money, time, goods, and sevices to victims? You don't but that's another thing Dems do so well. They just jump to conclusions and then call them facts. Be a little less judgemental-it will take your farther.

Hey Dud,

Bush did not land and do a tour because of the workers it would take away from the emergency. Obama showed up for the photo shot spoke a few lines, that did nothing that wasn't being done already and left. Obama "We would never leave anyone one behind". Tell that to our DEAD ambassidor. You go Obama in, no crying when the goverment tells you they have no money for you healthcare when you are 80 years old.

Unions have broken the backs of every state in which they have power. Who pays your pensions? Who pays for your benefits? It was an accomodation when police and teachers were paid somewhat nominal salaries. Average salaries in our town for cops??? $125,000 a year---f'ing ridiculous for a small town cop with a "C" average in highschool and two years of college. And you want free benefits too??? and retirement after 25 years? Who the hell is getting this in the real world?? Corporations would go broker if they had to pay that and we'd all be out of work. State union people don't give a poop that the rest of us are getting 1% increases each year and paying 50% and more for benefits that cost more every year while towns and the state are asking for 5% increases year-in and year-out for property tax increases to cover that crap. Enough is enough---live in the real world and quit complaining. I could care less about your newfound dissatisfaction--government unions need to be crushed into reality and non-union members are voting for just that.

DITTO

"...Then again, a government check may be preferable to earning a living...?......"

Empty, divisive rhetoric like that is what cost the GOP the election.

Brava, Emily!

Emily,,,,,, That mis-information is exactly what lost the election for Romney. Get over yourself,,,,,,, - your hand's out too.

Obama came to give NJ the federal $$$ Christie asked for. Christie says they got it. What does Obama accomplish by "checking in"?

I'm sure his people are in daily contact with the governor. And Christie will be the first to complain if Obama's not following up.

If all the wealthy people leave who then foots the bill for all of you freeloaders?

Are you talking about the same Obama who left our embassy in Libya unprotected and when repeated calls for troops to help protect the people in the embassy were not answered and he did nothing causing the deaths of our ambassador and three others? Are you talking about the same Obama who has in four years been unable to get any compromise in Congress regarding the budget and has had to wait to the eleventh hour before anything was done? Are you talking about the same Obama who with his Obamacare will bankrupt this country? Or are you talking about Obama who told business owner after business owner that they did not build their businesses? Are you talking about the same Obama who didn't have a regular, resume-quality job prior to being elected to the Senate and spent those two years running for President? Thought so.........................

Sir - As long as people like you on the right continue with your fantasy world of Republican = Wealthy hard worker, Democrat = Welfare recipient, you will lose elections.

Esther, please, enough already,,,,, didn't you get the new assignment about Petreus being compared to Clinton???

Nicely said L. Incredible people are complaining instead of pitching in to help

Well said!! Thank god for change in a positive direction that benefits all, not just a chosen few!

Excuse me proprieter but NYC didn't get a visit from the Prez and they did fine - thank you very much! AND he's coming next week. Bloomberg was right to tell him no. Christie is a jerk and took the opp to be seen with Obama like he was endorsing him-you know -picture worth a thousand words- and all that cuz he wants to be the next prez. If you think the good old boy network is dead you are wrong. It's alive and well and living in every political haven in this country. Just because the names have changed doesn't mean the rules have. Why don't you read a little Washington politics -may be eye opening for you.

Well said, I chuckle at those wanting Rubio to help carry the Latino Vote. Do they not remember Rubio's comments... His family is neither immigrant nor Latino,,,,,they are Cuban Exiles. There's a great way to warm up to 20% of the voters in America today.

Esther, Mother of God!!!!!! Have you been to Staten Island, they aren't fine at all. What's wrong with you. What about those in the City who are just getting their electric restored??? When will you understand why people don't want to vote like you and your angry less informed comments. Romney lost because of people like you,,,,,not Christie.

AMEN!!!!!

Yes, Glass-Steagall was repealed trough the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act in 1999-- GLB was written by 3 Republican congressmen, and was passed in a bipartisan way by a Republican controlled House and a Republican controlled Senate. The fact is that the Federal Reserve Bank had already been granting waivers to financial institutions that allowed them to get around Glass-Steagall - the Citibank/Travelers merger in 1998 is a good example. Both parties supported the GLB Act, so both parties deserve equal blame.

Fabulous revisionist history, Alana, why, it's almost as if Dubya really never happened, never signed TARP, and never occupied 2 countries on a credit card. There's no reason to stop at Clinton, however, I'm sure that FDR and JFK had a hand in the fiscal crisis.

The auto companies have not at all paid back all the money they got. They never paid a dime of the money they got before they filed for bankruptcy and they never will. Obama agreed to let that debt go unpaid. And the US Government made massive equity infusions (they bought stock) in GM and the government still owns that stock. Only the money they BORROWED after filing for bankruptcy was repaid.

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2011/may/26/are-auto-companies-paid-up-american-taxpayers/

Anyone that tells you that GM and Chrysler repaid 100% the money they got is telling you a bold faced lie.

I'd say Romney is the better business man as he spent other peoples money and he still has a net worth of several hundred million. So, hewins and you lose. Punk.

When is Glen Beck coming over for dinner. You can make him something from your post-apocalyptic, bomb shelter food stash.