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9 unusual facts about Chris Christie


2011 Rutgers Tuition Protests

Governor Chris Christie’s proposed budget showed a $25 million increase in tuition aid for college students.

Cowboys–Giants rivalry

New Jersey governor Chris Christie indicated his support of the Cowboys despite the Giants having their home field in his state.

Harlan Coben

Coben was born to a Jewish family in Newark, New Jersey, but was raised and schooled in Livingston, New Jersey with childhood friend and future politician Chris Christie at Livingston High School.

New Jersey in the 21st century

Chris Christie became governor in 2010 and promoted a number of budget cuts.

North Wildwood, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 57.7% of the vote here (987 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 32.9% (563 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 5.7% (98 votes), with 1,711 ballots cast among the city's 3,336 registered voters, yielding a 51.3% turnout.

Oprah's Next Chapter

The third week of the show saw a steep decline in viewership as Winfrey's interview with Chris Christie drew in only 500,000 viewers on OWN- down over 1 million viewers from the week before.

Port of Miami Deep Dredge Project

The World Trade Center Miami argues that the funding necessary to complete the project is only a small fraction of the 3 billion dollars in federal aid recently rejected by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to improve rail infrastructure between New York City and New Jersey.

Same-sex unions in the United States

On February 16, 2012, the New Jersey Legislature passed a measure providing for same-sex marriage, but Governor Chris Christie returned the bill with an amendatory veto, the amendment being that the bill would be presented to the voters as a referendum.

West Wildwood, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 48.2% of the vote here (148 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 41.7% (128 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 4.9% (15 votes), with 307 ballots cast among the borough's 493 registered voters, yielding a 62.3% turnout.


Alpha, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 334 votes here (48.2% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 251 votes (36.2% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 64 votes (9.2% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 21 votes (3.0% vs. 1.5%), among the 693 ballots cast by the borough's 1,397 registered voters, yielding a 49.6% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

Deerfield Township, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 45.8% of the vote here (445 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 42.8% (416 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 6.9% (67 votes), with 971 ballots cast among the township's 2,070 registered voters, yielding a 46.9% turnout.

Fairfield Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 65.% of the vote here (925 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 27.2% (387 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 3.9% (56 votes), with 1,424 ballots cast among the township's 3,586 registered voters, yielding a 39.7% turnout.

Franklin, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 870 votes here (63.0% vs. 63.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 361 votes (26.1% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 116 votes (8.4% vs. 9.1%) and other candidates with 26 votes (1.9% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,382 ballots cast by the borough's 2,936 registered voters, yielding a 47.1% turnout (vs. 52.3% in the county).

Goldwater Institute

The Goldwater Institute has hosted several prominent politicians, journalists, and speakers, including New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Czech Republic President Václav Klaus, and New York Times best-selling author Mark Steyn.

Greenwich Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 44.7% of the vote here (153 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 43.6% (149 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 7.0% (24 votes), with 342 ballots cast among the township's 583 registered voters, yielding a 58.7% turnout.

Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 52.9% of the vote here (779 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 38.2% (563 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 5.5% (81 votes), with 1,472 ballots cast among the township's 3,095 registered voters, yielding a 47.6% turnout.

Interfaith Dialog Center

IDC luncheons hosted many distinguished like then US Attorney Chris Christie, Drew University's president Dr. Robert Weisbuch, and Paula Dow

Lawrence Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 46.9% of the vote here (353 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 40.7% (306 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 7.3% (55 votes), with 752 ballots cast among the township's 1,865 registered voters, yielding a 40.3% turnout.

Maurice River Township, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 46.0% of the vote here (533 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 40.3% (467 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 8.1% (94 votes), with 1,158 ballots cast among the township's 2,335 registered voters, yielding a 49.6% turnout.

Oxford Township, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 503 votes here (64.0% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 176 votes (22.4% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 83 votes (10.6% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 12 votes (1.5% vs. 1.5%), among the 786 ballots cast by the township's 1,468 registered voters, yielding a 53.5% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

Same-sex marriage in New Jersey

In 2012, the New Jersey Legislature had passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, but it was vetoed by Governor Chris Christie.

Statewide opinion polling for the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2012

Haley Barbour of Mississippi, Jeb Bush of Florida, Chris Christie of New Jersey, Jim DeMint of South Carolina, Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and John Thune of South Dakota all succeeded in leading polls in their home states at some point in 2011, although only Pawlenty actually launched a campaign.

Stow Creek Township, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 60.6% of the vote here (308 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 29.1% (148 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 6.3% (32 votes), with 508 ballots cast among the township's 962 registered voters, yielding a 52.8% turnout.

Swedesboro, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 46.1% of the vote here (316 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 41.5% (284 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 9.5% (65 votes) and other candidates with 0.1% (1 votes), among the 685 ballots cast by the borough's 1,507 registered voters, yielding a 45.5% turnout.

The Save Jersey Blog

During its first full year of operation, Save Jersey rose to prominence through its coverage and commentary related to the heated N.J. GOP gubernatorial primary contest between rival candidates Chris Christie and Steve Lonegan.

Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 50.3% of the vote here (1,213 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 39.8% (959 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 7.0% (169 votes), with 2,411 ballots cast among the township's 5,064 registered voters, yielding a 47.6% turnout.

Washington, New Jersey

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 960 votes here (57.6% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 482 votes (28.9% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 167 votes (10.0% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 22 votes (1.3% vs. 1.5%), among the 1,666 ballots cast by the borough's 3,646 registered voters, yielding a 45.7% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

West Morris Central High School

Bill Stepien (born 1978), Deputy Chief of Staff for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.


see also

Bridgegate

The Fort Lee lane closure scandal under Governor Chris Christie's administration in New Jersey, U.S.

Glenn K. Rieth

Major General Rieth has served under both Democratic and Republican governors spanning the administrations of Jim McGreevey, Richard Codey, Jon Corzine, and Chris Christie.