Is Chris Christie to "heavy' to be president?

[Joe Biden is your president. Deal with it.]

He would give Taft a run for or should i say a roll for the money as the most heavy president if he won in 2016.

[Oswald Acted Alone, You Kook]

Mabye, but the fact that he's been with Democats lately is hurting his chances.

[Knives]

Someones physical appearance really shouldn't play a part in whether they're fit to be president.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Someones physical appearance really shouldn't play a part in whether they're fit to be president.

[Paul Kemp]

Someones physical appearance really shouldn't play a part in whether they're fit to be president.

It probably shouldn't but it is an issue in our media driven image oriented culture.

[CLARENCE 2015!]

Perhaps a bit too heavy on the Jersey attitude...

[Maxwell]

As long as it doesn't effect his presidenting.

[BM]

"Looks shouldn't matter" is the PC answer but this isn't about looks. It's about health. He's not just a little chubby. He is MORBIDLY OBESE.




I know in our fat culture it's considered impolite to point such things out, but it wouldn't change the situation of a man at extreme risk for heart disease, diabetes, and more seeking the most stressful and important job in the world. I know he's a "badass" but he's still a human, and a very fat one at that. He's a health risk and that's a fact. If he was serious about running for president, he should take the initiative to improve himself first.

His running mate had better pass the smell test with flying colors is all I'm saying.

[Grumpier Than Thou]

Someones physical appearance really shouldn't play a part in whether they're fit to be president.

[Paul Kemp]

"Looks shouldn't matter" is the PC answer but this isn't about looks. It's about health. He's not just a little chubby. He is MORBIDLY OBESE.




I know in our fat culture it's considered impolite to point such things out, but it wouldn't change the situation of a man at extreme risk for heart disease, diabetes, and more seeking the most stressful and important job in the world. I know he's a "badass" but he's still a human, and a very fat one at that. He's a health risk and that's a fact. If he was serious about running for president, he should take the initiative to improve himself first.

His running mate had better pass the smell test with flying colors is all I'm saying.

This argument really isn't going to help anyone politically besides Christie.

[BM]

I don't care. This is a message board and no one is here to change minds of the small number of posters here.

Everything I said is true. In fact, most people who rise to the top of their fields are in relatively good shape. Pretending that being morbidly obese isn't a life altering issue is absurd. Again, we're not talking just a little overweight or out of shape here.

Making excuses for and treating the extremely fat like victims is what's wrong with Fat America and our health care system. Mike Huckabee lost the weight and Chris Christie can too. He should not only want to. He needs to.

[ShadowRocket]

I'd be surprise if he didn't make any effort to lose at least some weight, if he does plan on running.

It seems like any serious political consultant with past experience in presidential campaigns would tell him that he has to.

[Sol]

Someones physical appearance really shouldn't play a part in whether they're fit to be president.

[Negusa Nagast 🚀]

Someones physical appearance really shouldn't play a part in whether they're fit to be president.

I agree. However, I have severe reservations about his health. Christie is obese and therefore more susceptible to diabetes and heart problems. The Presidency will only exacerbate the stress and any conditions he could potentially develop.

[Incipimus iterum]

i dont think weight is the issue besides we had William Howard Taft as president and well he was way Heavier

[patrick1]

Yes, he is too fat to be president.  I know what it is like to be significantly overweight and how difficult it can make even simple tasks-  thankfully I have dropped 120lbs and counting.

I would be willing to wager that Christie is closer to 400lbs than he is to 300 putting him well above Taft.

[BM]

He likely is fatter than Taft. He's much fatter than he looks in a suit, as many suits today are designed to hide the obese population. He is shockingly large when you see him in different clothing. I would argue that the presidency is also much more stressful and demanding now than in Taft's day.

It's really not hard to lose some weight when you have that much to lose. You don't have to be able to run 5 miles - a slight change in diet goes a long way. I feel very little sympathy.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

As I recall, a large amount of Huck's weight loss happened on the campaign trail, so that'd be good news for Christie if he has ambitions.

[M]

It's really not hard to lose some weight when you have that much to lose. You don't have to be able to run 5 miles - a slight change in diet goes a long way. I feel very little sympathy.

Only the genetically trim can make this sort of statement.

[Negusa Nagast 🚀]

It's really not hard to lose some weight when you have that much to lose. You don't have to be able to run 5 miles - a slight change in diet goes a long way. I feel very little sympathy.

Only the genetically trim can make this sort of statement.

Research on the "fat gene," found that its effects were easily surmountable. We have a fat population due to a variety of reasons, with the primary driver being subsidized corn. Cut the soda, the fast food, the butter, and start working out and the pounds will drop like the Dow on Black Tuesday.

We live in a society that things obesity is genetic and that homosexuality is a choice. It's time to turn that tragic conventional wisdom around.

[Franzl]

People believe in the "fat gene" for the same reasons they don't believe in global warming. It's inconvenient.

We get to choose what facts are right in America today. Some people even think FOX News is a serious news source.

[Joe Biden is your president. Deal with it.]

"Looks shouldn't matter" is the PC answer but this isn't about looks. It's about health. He's not just a little chubby. He is MORBIDLY OBESE.




I know in our fat culture it's considered impolite to point such things out, but it wouldn't change the situation of a man at extreme risk for heart disease, diabetes, and more seeking the most stressful and important job in the world. I know he's a "badass" but he's still a human, and a very fat one at that. He's a health risk and that's a fact. If he was serious about running for president, he should take the initiative to improve himself first.

His running mate had better pass the smell test with flying colors is all I'm saying.

Thats what i am trying to say. he could have a heart attack or something lol

[BM]

No one is even remotely close to being that fat genetically.

[User157088589849]

its disgusting how fat he is.

think what he looks like naked? how can you not want to puke. Anyone who becomes this fat has a food problem. its not a laughing matter.

drug addiction is not accepted
gambling addiction is not accepted

why is a food addiction?

[Grumpier Than Thou]

It disgusts me how the left is literally trying to say that Christie is inept to be President because of his weight. Anyone could suffer a heart attack and f[inks]ing die while serving because it's a stressful job.