The Nation's 10 Most Popular Governors

The Washington Post:

Tough economic times are rough on all politicians, but even more difficult for governors who have to find ways to balance their budgets. And, not surprisingly, most governors have paid a political price for the difficult budgeting decisions they have had to make.

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Comments

[roleal2003]

12:36 AM on 04/13/2012

CHRIS CHRISTIE SUCKS LIKE THE REST OF THE REPUBS !

[gyp46]

06:40 PM on 04/12/2012

I asked earlier about the people of New Jersey and if they liked their bully boy gov. and why. Being a west coaster I was curious. Just seems, because of TV, that Jerseyites just love confrontation. Thanks to all you nice people for your insights.

[NWinTweener]

02:38 PM on 04/12/2012

Would love to see a list of the 10 crookedest Govs. Really!

[Sisa]

02:32 PM on 04/12/2012

Gleeb glorp baagh booga Jaba!

[Max Load]

02:31 PM on 04/12/2012

I held my breath in fear as I scrolled through that list, then exhaled in relief. Rick Perry was *not* on it.

[walkthewalk]

02:27 PM on 04/12/2012

Christie is a carnival show. People like being entertained and seeing someone say and do things that they would never dream about saying and doing because they are more respectful of people than the NJ Governor.

[Jenababy]

02:23 PM on 04/12/2012

The Washington Post is just another tool for the Republicon party and Faux. Their opinions mean nothing to me.

[justoneguy60]

11:16 AM on 04/18/2012

Here's a great suggestion, don't read the Post and don't watch Fox. Difficult isn't it?

[Provit2me]

02:05 PM on 04/12/2012

Christie was a nobody and was elected because Corzine had his head up his.......and thought he was a 'sure win' and didn't campaign or show NJ he really wanted the job...and then Wednesday morning everyone woke up and said "who is this Christie guy?" and here we are with this buffoon who has been nothing but bad news and bad manors to this day.. I may not have liked Corzine but I like him better after having Christie as my Governor - I truly have not spoke to 1 person in my neighborhood - Englewood, NJ - who likes this guy - and I mean not one - 59% they must be polling Southern NJ.

[fozzi58]

02:38 PM on 04/12/2012

Christie got elected cause he lied to the PBA and they supported him over Corzine. I know enough police - both friends and family - to know they all have buyers remorse.

[jesocr]

01:54 PM on 04/12/2012

The Washington Post has little integrity they are the Faux News of newspapers always leaning right. For them to make such arbitary rankings is nonsense.

[justoneguy60]

11:18 AM on 04/18/2012

Here's a suggestion, don't read the Post and don't watch Fox. Pretty simple, huh?
As for your arbitrary rankings, why would the Post list any dems in there, doesn't that make you wonder?

[dojone]

01:47 PM on 04/12/2012

Where is Rick Perry on this list? He thinks everyone loves him.

[freddsky]

01:42 PM on 04/12/2012

In the end, history will judge Chris Christie as "the one that got away."
Odd, when you think about it.

[indyvet]

01:40 PM on 04/12/2012

Ha! Washington Post, need I say more?

[IM4REAL]

01:36 PM on 04/12/2012

Christie along with many other Red State Governors help to created this mess.They have manage to lie and Cut Programs that would put people back to work. Then Christie criticizes these people of being coach potatoes waiting to collect their government checks. He collects one. Christie and others have cut Welfare benefits to provide tax cuts for Corporate buddies. Which is nothing but corporate welfare. Christie then touts how he's a conservative because he balanced the budget on the backs of the very people he calls couch potatoes. Guess who will be helping to take care of these so called couch potatoes? The Government/taxpayers. These republicans scream about how Big Government is getting Obama's creating bigger Government! They are by putting the burden back on Federal Government to clean up their messes. They're creating Big and Intrusive Government. Christie when are you going to return the money you took from the Government. Like for the tunnel (JOBS) or stimulus money to help these people? Tax cuts for Corporations and Rich does not trickle down.

[Italianamerican]

01:30 PM on 04/12/2012

It is obvious the people of New Jersey do not have a problem with Christie. It is the Obama media, unions and the far left are the ones with the problem. Imagine a politician saying what he means and means what he says. It is a good thing he decided not to run for president because the left would all be medication.

[bpdarling]

01:55 PM on 04/12/2012

One of the reasons Republican governors SLASH education budgets, like CHristie did, is to keep the voters DUMB!......this way they are more likely to BELIEVE that that particular Governor is doing a good job.....or something like that.

Chris Christie is an enigma.....he just goes on the news all the time, and gets in these zinger sound bytes, but when you look at what he has done and NOT done in New Jersey, it becomes apparent that the RICH are getting RICHER and the POOR are getting POORER. that is the reality in NJ. Republicans are also doing EVERYTHING they can to SUPRESS THE VOTE, because historically these tactics can sometimes disenfranchise poor and minority voters, who poll strongly Democratic.

If you have to try and win an election through tactics like this, I contend that person has NO BUSINESS in public office.

[Jeffin90019]

01:29 PM on 04/12/2012

A man with his massive food addictions should keep a piano crate handy. He won't live very long.