Chris Christie hasn’t had much to smile about over the last couple years — eight credit downgrades, a massive ongoing traffic scandal, falling approval ratings, and a slew of negative headlines about his volatile temper. But the controversial governor finally had a moment of bliss yesterday, as he left New Jersey for Dallas to watch his beloved Cowboys eke out a victory in the NFL playoffs. Unfortunately for Christie, his jump for joy last evening quickly turned into a morning of bad press. It seems a Jerry Jones bro-hug is about the only love Chris Christie is seeing these days.
Check out the twitter storm that Christie’s antics invited, as well the bevvy of stories below:
Asbury Park Press: Chris Christie hug of Cowboys owner costs taxpayers
“So, how much did the trip to Dallas this past weekend cost for the Christie party and his security detail? The Cowboys play next week in Green Bay, Wisconsin – if Christie makes the trip, how much will taxpayers pay?”
New York Daily News: Chris Christie denied high five by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after win over Lions
“The lifelong Cowboys fan, who has been a regular in Jones’ box this year, wasn’t done partying as Fox cameras caught him practically floating into the Cowboys locker room.”
International Business Times: Chris Christie Gets Luxury Box Seats After NJ Gave NFL Big Subsidies
“In accepting owners’ box seats, is the governor complying with New Jersey’s tough ethics rules banning gifts and favors to public officials?”
CNN: Chris Christie’s Cowboys love in national spotlight
Kansas City Star: Dallas Cowboys won the game, but Chris Christie lost the next election
“The New York Giants play their games in New Jersey. Philadelphia, home of the Eagles, is across the bridge from New Jersey. So it’s probably safe to say that New Jersey governor Chris Christie’s appearance in Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ suite at Sunday’s Dallas-Detroit game didn’t sit well with some people.”
Deadspin: Jerry Jones, Chris Christie Share Intimate Moment Of Ecstasy
Published: Jan 5, 2015