Chris Christie's Text To Joe Scarborough: Is George Soros Next On 'Morning Joe'? (VIDEO)

New Jersey governor Chris Christie joined the chorus of conservatives who criticize "Morning Joe" and co-host Joe Scarborough for leaning too far to the left.

On Monday, Christie — who is one of Mitt Romney's most prominent supporters — texted host Scarborough in the middle of the show, asking, "Who's next this morning on 'Morning Joe' to talk about the GOP race -- George Soros?" The New Yorker's David Remnick had just finished discussing the GOP frontrunners.

Scarborough, a Republican and a former Congressman from Florida, has long been the target of conservatives who say that the show hosts far more left-leaning guests than right-leaning ones. In November, he defended his show against those allegations, and also hit out at right-wing bloggers who labeled him a "RINO" (Republican in name only).

Both Scarborough and co-host Mika Brzezinski took Christie's remark in stride on Monday. Scarborough noted that their next guest was actually "a small-government conservative," while Brzezinski added, "And by the way, Governor Christie is more than welcome to come join the conversation any time he would like."

Scarborough extended the friendly invitation, saying, "Chris, any time you wanna come buddy."

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Comments

[kkdkdkdkdk]

10:17 AM on 12/14/2011

My heart goes out to Elizebeth Edwards. Ann Coulter does step over the line frequently.

[MIMom]

08:35 PM on 12/14/2011

You realize EE is no longer with us, right?

[kkdkdkdkdk]

05:59 AM on 12/15/2011

Yes I do.

[tuliehowller]

11:09 PM on 12/13/2011

Chris Christie, all wind and lard.

[Thinker-Belle]

07:39 PM on 12/13/2011

The Morning Joe show is not left-leaning. Joe doesn't seem to like the GOP field of candidates, but otherwise it all comes back to Obama bashing all the time. The show is quite boring and predictable.

[tommyg54]

06:33 PM on 12/13/2011

I think that the NJ Gov. should be texting Jenny Craig instead of Morning Joe. He looks like he's 0ne cheese burger away from a pine box.

[gwbsucs1]

06:25 PM on 12/13/2011

Scarborough, a Republican and a former Congressman from Florida, has long been the target of conservatives who say that the show hosts far more left-leaning guests than right-leaning ones. In November, he defended his show against those allegations, and also hit out at right-wing bloggers who labeled him a "RINO" (Republican in name only). --------------------------------and here a Foxer trys to reach out and get some "fair and balanced" opinions and the base of conservatives don't want it - it clearly shows that keepin the Fox watchers in the dark is the best way for them to attempt a win

[American February]

03:57 PM on 12/13/2011

Define Middle Class!!!

[gwbsucs1]

07:40 PM on 12/13/2011

geezzzzzzzzzzzz its been so long i've forgot what middle class izzzz - i know what middle finger izzz and its pointed straight at the 1%ers

[American February]

03:47 PM on 12/13/2011

That's what happens to a conservative, who was never really a conservative to begin with, when you work for a liberal network!! Joe has been leaning left for some years and apparantly has adopted the liberal stance as his own. Too bad!!

[tuliehowller]

11:07 PM on 12/13/2011

It is OBVIOUS from your comment that you don't watch Morning Joe. Duh.
Another paid anti liberal response blogger no doubt.

[bigmac0812]

03:58 AM on 12/14/2011

you are about as fair and balanced as the Leaning Tower of Pisa my friend

[vobox3343]

03:46 PM on 12/13/2011

Wow, the leaders of rhetoric and propaganda get a little huffy when they don't get the 100% support from their own. I guess Scarborough will have to watch his back.

[l78lancer]

01:41 PM on 12/13/2011

Has Joe really moved left, or has the GOP, in fact, moved farther right?

[tuliehowller]

11:21 PM on 12/13/2011

I think you have hit the nail on the head.

[Cndnpatriot]

11:24 AM on 12/13/2011

Anna Coulter still believes that Canadian Forces fought in Vietnam and that Obama bombed Egypt for two idiotic statements she spouts.She was called on these lies on Bill Maher and she promised to check on her lies but she never did. I would remember if the CF were in 'Nam. Here she uses her other favorite tactic. She is asked to stop being so hateful and vitriolic and she replies that Mrs. Edwards wants her to stop talking.Implying that her freedom of speech is being attacked. I don't think her right to speak be removed just her ability.

[maninal2]

11:54 AM on 12/13/2011

Coulter is the guy who never gets it right

[gwbsucs1]

06:26 PM on 12/13/2011

Canada was a nuetral in that war - doesn't anyone rememebr the draft dodgers headin to Canada - because Canada refused to deport any of them ?

[gilbskg]

11:01 AM on 12/13/2011

Anyone who thinks that Morning Joe is a left-leaning show needs to have their heads examined.

[American February]

03:56 PM on 12/13/2011

You must need you head examined then because it is everything left leaning and has been since inception!!

[gilbskg]

06:29 PM on 12/13/2011

You righties have driven this country so far right, and off a cliff I might add, that even the center looks radical to you guys.

[WD Simmons]

06:34 PM on 12/13/2011

Morning Joe has more conservatives than FOX News has smart hosts. Like the idoit blond who said that saying that repeating something over and over again no matter how minor it is can a have a "psychic" affect on people instead of "psychological".

[Ariel Finn]

10:45 AM on 12/13/2011

How I wish Chris Christie would run for President. He's done an incredible job for New Jersey, especially compared to Jon Corzine (who will be going to jail very, very soon). Unlike President Obama, Christie doesn't give empty speeches, plays political games or makes the economy and job market worse. He is a champion for the middle class worker and tax payer. I only hope no one wins the Republican convention outright and they nominate Chris Christie for President. He would work with BOTH parties and knows how to turn around the nation's economy and find jobs for the 25 million unemployed Americans!

[Souris9]

11:14 AM on 12/13/2011

"He is a champion for the middle class worker and tax payer"

Ok, now that's funny!

[Ariel Finn]

12:11 PM on 12/13/2011

Obviously, you don't live in New Jersey and had to live with Corzine as Governor! He is like a life saver for us! Now if he could do the same thing with the whole country!

[Westies]

11:17 AM on 12/13/2011

Well said and couldn't agree more!. F&F!!

[sahk3]

10:33 AM on 12/13/2011

Christie's implication that conservatives should only converse with right wingers says alot about his own narrow-mindedness. Why do so many of today's right wingers continue to view dialogue with those who have different political views akin to fraternizing with the enemy. Its like they are afraid they may catch a bad case of liberal by being around them

[maninal2]

11:49 AM on 12/13/2011

His "mindedness" is the only thing narrow about Christie

[gwbsucs1]

06:57 PM on 12/13/2011

lolol- i know i was goin into attack mode there , but you saved em -lol

[gwbsucs1]

06:57 PM on 12/13/2011

nothin personnal sahk -lol

[picval]

09:47 AM on 12/13/2011

This is a Great show! No Yelling, screaming and name calling. Maybe the Right should look in the Mirror, maybe Joe is like the rest of us, sick of the only topics they talk about, God, Guns and Gays. Maybe he wants America to Win, instead of Losing. As a Strong Dem, I would vote for Joe in a heart beat. We need more Republicans like him.

[cali4856]

10:59 AM on 12/13/2011

I am a strong Dem too and would NOT vote for Scarborough.

[Christopher Buczkowski]

11:16 AM on 12/13/2011

I couldn't agree with you more. I love this show (although Scarborough does yell a bit from time to time - just not angrily). I definitely don't agree with Scarborough on a lot of issues, but he regularly demonstrates a deeper understanding of what's going on in the world than you'll ever find on Fox News. agree with him or not, he's consistent, reasonable, and has a backbone. he is one of very few republicans that I would happily vote for.

[anon004]

01:04 PM on 12/13/2011

I think Fox may have some openings for you, and goodness knows, the Republican Party is overflowing with jackasses, so you'd have plenty to talk about!

[gwbsucs1]

06:59 PM on 12/13/2011

ahhhhh the republicans are dumbos ( elephant)- were the azzzzezzzz

[huyegyerek]

01:48 PM on 12/13/2011

are you talking about hannity?