Chris Christie: "I'm not too fat to be President !"

[Tender Branson]

Christie Says He's Not Too Fat to be President

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) told ABC News that even though he is "more than a little" overweight, it's "ridiculous" to think that he is too heavy to be president of the United States.

Said Christie: "I've done this job pretty well. I think people watched me for the last number of weeks during Hurricane Sandy doing 18-hour days and getting back up the next day and still being just as effective in the job, so i don't think that will be a problem."

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/12/12/christie_says_hes_not_too_fat_to_be_president.html

He's right. Obesity should not be an issue.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Governor Christie

[Frodo]

He's right. Obesity should not be an issue.

One William Howard Taft was enough.  Do we really want another?

Considering obesity leads to diabetes, Christie is wrong that it shouldn't be an issue.  And I really don't want kids to emulate him.  We just turned a corner on the obesity epidemic.  

[All Along The Watchtower]

He's right. Obesity should not be an issue.

William Howard Taft was enough. 

Considering obesity leads to diabetes, he's wrong that it shouldn't be an issue.  And I really don't want kids to emulate him.  We just turned a corner on the obesity epidemic. 

It's only because evil socialist "First Lady" Michelle Obama has been indoctrinating our children with such unAmerican ideas like healthy food and exercise. 

[Tender Branson]

He's right. Obesity should not be an issue.

One William Howard Taft was enough.  Do we really want another?

Considering obesity leads to diabetes, Christie is wrong that it shouldn't be an issue.  And I really don't want kids to emulate him.  We just turned a corner on the obesity epidemic.  

Kids are not colouring themselves black either, just because Obama is one.

Instead, President Christie could implement programs to keep children healthy.

[Frodo]

He's right. Obesity should not be an issue.

One William Howard Taft was enough.  Do we really want another?

Considering obesity leads to diabetes, Christie is wrong that it shouldn't be an issue.  And I really don't want kids to emulate him.  We just turned a corner on the obesity epidemic.  

Kids are not colouring themselves black either, just because Obama is one.

Instead, President Christie could implement programs to keep children healthy.

Unless he is following his own advice, why should kids follow his? 

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

One can't help but ask, though... what happened?

[Franzl]

It's not a deal breaker for me (not that I would vote for Christie anyway, but just for the sake of argument), but it is something I would consider. For practical health reasons (4 years is a long time for someone that fat), but also the role the President should have as a role model, it's certainly not a good thing.

[RogueBeaver]

It will come up as an issue, especially considering that his GOP rivals are all in good-to-excellent shape. Image contrast + MSM critique (remember all their talk of McCain's medical history + age?) means they don't have to say a word. Health is important for a would-be POTUS. Not a disqualifier, just something to think about IMO.

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

One can't help but ask, though... what happened?

Cheeseburgers happened(;

[Stand With Israel. Crush Hamas]

It's a good reason to be concerned about who he picks as VP, but it won't hold me back from voting for him.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

He appears to be moderate to the New Jersey public, but once he steps outside New Jersey, it is a different issue when he have to campaign in S.C. The issue isn't his weight but when he goes to the right cause he clearly told Fox News he is a conservative. Giuliani found that out when he clearly stated he would appoint conservatives to the federal bench.

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

But on a serious note: I wouldnt mind a President Christie

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

Discrimination on the basis of race: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of gender: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of weight: hahah fatty go kill yourself

[memphis]

Discrimination on the basis of race: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of gender: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of weight: hahah fatty go kill yourself

Not just about weight. Nobody took Gary Coleman seriously when he ran for gov'r of CA. But Ahnold? Walked right into Sacramento. We're a shallow, shallow people.

[retromike22]

Discrimination on the basis of race: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of gender: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of weight: hahah fatty go kill yourself

You can't choose your race, gender, or sexual orientation. But you can choose to become fat.

[Frodo]

Discrimination on the basis of race: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of gender: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of weight: hahah fatty go kill yourself

You can't choose your race, gender, or sexual orientation. But you can choose to become fat.

This -also, being obese is a health condition.  The others are not. 

[Lief 🗽]

Discrimination on the basis of race: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of gender: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of weight: hahah fatty go kill yourself

Not sure a gay person should be comparing sexual orientation to obesity...

[TheDeadFlagBlues]

Discrimination on the basis of race: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of gender: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation: reprehensible.
Discrimination on the basis of weight: hahah fatty go kill yourself

I'm a little disgusted that you'd even think of comparing racism to judging someone based on their dietary/hygienic decisions, which is perfectly rational.

edit: if you said the same thing based on MPB, height or perceived attractiveness due to factors outside of one's own control, I could see the basis for the comparison.

[RogueBeaver]

Yep. Even the most trivial stuff comes up regarding a candidate's health/personal appearance. Biden's hairplugs, Obama's jeans, Romney's hair dye or lack thereof, Ryan's abs, widow's peak and baggy clothes- and that's just from the last cycle. Now we're seeing MSM discussion of Hillary's age and Rubio's receding hairline. Christie knows this, which is why he's trying to defuse it now.

But more generally, weight is the least of Christie's problems in a primary, which he also knows.

[Keystone Phil]

The leftists in this thread are too predictable.

Anyway, America's Governor is right. I can't weight...er...wait to watch the interview!

[Frodo]

Here are some of the problems that obesity (unchecked) can lead to:

-heart disease
-type 2 diabetes
-cancer
-stroke
-osteoarthritis
-obstructive sleep apnea

Obesity can also reduce your lifespan anywhere from 2 to 4 to 10 years, depending on its severity.

[Keystone Phil]

Here are all the main problems that obesity (unchecked) can lead to:

-heart disease
-type 2 diabetes
-cancer
-osteoarthritis
-obstructive sleep apnea

Obesity can also reduce your lifespan anywhere from 2 to 4 to 10 years, depending on its severity.

Thanks, doctor. Should people have not voted for Obama because he smoked?

[Frodo]

Here are all the main problems that obesity (unchecked) can lead to:

-heart disease
-type 2 diabetes
-cancer
-osteoarthritis
-obstructive sleep apnea

Obesity can also reduce your lifespan anywhere from 2 to 4 to 10 years, depending on its severity.

Thanks, doctor. Should people have not voted for Obama because he smoked?

At least he quit.  Is Christie doing anything to deal with his obesity, or is he going on the, 'I'm fat and I'm proud' route? 

[Keystone Phil]

If Obama didn't quit, would you have wanted Americans to not vote for him, Frodo? Did you support Ted Kennedy in his 2006 re-election bid?

Let's make this easier: just admit you're a hypocrite and move on.