Breaking on Karen Finey- NJ Assemblyman Wisniewski says

[malaise]

if scandal ties back to Christie and his aides were involved in a cover-up, Christie could be impeached.

[flamingdem]

1. I must say

this is one fantastic scandal.

If it wasn't for Msnbc we might not be hearing much about it.

[malaise]

3. I am freaking lovin' it

[flamingdem]

9. A gift that keeps giving, the jokes have only just begun

[vlyons]

39. We should never take joy

in the wrong-doings of others. Are they a bunch of ignorant, selfish sociopaths? Probably. The staffers around Christie, whose extreme hubris, made them think that they had godly powers to punish those, whom they deemed unworthy, has turned out to be a hell of their own making. They have destroyed themselves, their reputations, and brought great dishonor to their families. How can they ever show their faces in public in NJ ever again? But to take delight in their downfall seems to me to put one's self at their level. My hope is that we are better people than that.

There is no joy in Mudville. Mighty Christie has struck out.

[flamingdem]

44. Look he / they got caught!

That's a rare thing and worth celebrating. It's a positive when justice is meted out.

[vlyons]

65. I never said they should not receive justice.

But rather than take joy in their downfall, why not change your point of view to hoping that they actually learn something beneficial to themselves, their families, and to the larger community. Why not hold the attitude that their downfall is an opportunity for them to come out the other side as a better, more compassionate person. It doesn't cost you anything to switch to such a view. But to relish in glee at someone's downfall? No thanks, that's not for me.

[Voice for Peace]

46. the trouble is even when they get caught they tend not to go down, and have no problem showing their

faces. A bit of joy, from me, whenever lies and deception
are illuminated for the world to see. I wish nobody harm
but welcome authentic honesty. Nobody here is cheering
for the darkness.

[roody]

63. I take delight, and I am moral, unlike them.

[napkinz]

5. re "If it wasn't for Msnbc we might not be hearing much about it."

In particular, RACHEL MADDOW!

She was on the story months ago.

[malaise]

7. Everyone on NBC and GEM$NBComcast except Joe Scum and Mica

because he's their friend and Mica spoke with him and horse dead and cow fat and so on and on and on.

[monmouth3]

10. I hope MSNBC's ratings soar, show Phil (the boss) what we are interested in. Joe and Mika? Meh..nt

[CTyankee]

32. She going to be ingesting some of her words soon enough. She went on the record on

Friday's show to say she believed him. And JOe snarked about Donny Deutch's suit when Donny had the nerve to disagree with him. Nobody else on the show believed Christie had told the truth at Thursday's presser. Joe and Mika will still be on their high horses Monday but it won't be for long. And it won't be pretty for those two...this is just too much of a BFD for them to brush off...

[malaise]

34. It will be worth it if they go down with him

What I got on Friday was sure was more proof that Joe Scum throws out the ReTHUG talking points - it was Obama Benghazi and the IRS and every ReTHUG has been trying (without success) to push that line.

The size and scope of the master bully's scandal has not helped them.

[CTyankee]

61. And it would be their own damn FAULT!

No more whining and whimpering, Joe and Mika...you both were WRONG and that is that...

[flamingdem]

22. Rachel was brilliant on this

Award winning!

[napkinz]

29. We may have Rachel to thank for 2016

Really!

Rachel Maddow may have just SAVED this country! This is no hyperbole. (If this country could elect a Reagan or Bush, then it very well could elect a Christie.)

One person really can make a difference!

[randome]

62. Um, we already have 2016.

2014 is far more important.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]Precision and concision. That's the game.[/center][/font][hr]

[vlyons]

40. Rachel better get a Peabody

or a Pulitzer, or whatever award cabel shows hand out these days.

[lindysalsagal]

16. Exactly. Meanwhile,over at faux nooz,are they reporting it at all?

I can't go there.

[George II]

43. The NJ legislature was investigating it long before MSNBC made an issue of it.

[TheBlackAdder]

48. Yeah! We saw where that went.

If Rachel and the Bergen Press didn't get involved, Christie's new Attorney General would have gotten sworn in on Tuesday and there would have been NO subpoenas of documents.

[SunSeeker]

54. Damn right. nt

[AndreaCG]

56. Rachel had a WSJ reporter on

Who broke some stories. Hard to believe Murdoch let them still perform journalism.

[Cha]

64. Looking forward to Rachel.. all next week.

I would think those stations who are trying to cover up this Bridge Closure scandal would be losing viewers. It's so interesting.. like a mystery with all the usual suspects. As Colbert said.. "who doesn't understand Traffic and Revenge?"

[Bjorn Against]

2. I have heard lots of others use that word, but when a prominent assembly member says it it gets real

Things seem to be moving in that direction, let's hope it happens.

[Judi Lynn]

4. Great news from Karen Finey. Thank you. n/t

[countryjake]

6. Here's NJ Assemblyman John Wisniewski on Rachel Maddow last night...

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/watch/documents-raise-more-questions-for-christie-112928323924


Wisniewski will be on CBS's Face the Nation tomorrow morning.

[malaise]

8. Wouldn't yo like to be a fly on the wall in the Christie house about now

Has he 'lawyered' up yet?

[countryjake]

12. The guy is a thug...

If I were Assemblyman Wisniewski, I'd be looking over my shoulder and avoiding lonely, dark places right now.

Same goes for Rachel. Christie would most likely do anything to shut her up.

[malaise]

13. Yep They're out for Rachel

starting with the Koch brothers.

Bridget Kelly better watch her back

[TheBlackAdder]

50. Should someone check his wife and kids for bruises? nt

[Squinch]

11. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. I don't usually grave dance, but he has

been stepping on the heads of a lot of teachers and other public workers for a long time now.

[malaise]

15. That's why everyone is celebrating this

particularly the cartoonists.

[countryjake]

19. He is the laughing stock of the town...

"Playing in Traffic" ~ Next week's New Yorker cover featuring Gov. Chris Christie and the George Washington Bridge, illustrated by Barry Blitt. (The New Yorker)

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/chris_christie_and_the_bridge_scandal_land_on_cover_of_the_new_yorker.html

[malaise]

20. That's brilliant

He is finished

[spanone]

14. k&r...

[tiredtoo]

17. Maybe i am evil but

i enjoy watching bullies sweat.

[malaise]

18. Then we are all evil

This is so much freaking fun

[kairos12]

59. I now just refer to it as Christiefreude

[malaise]

60. Perfect

[Cha]

21. I'm very curious if John Wisniewski's committee will

still be able to have subpoena power after Tuesday? That's been a Key to this whole Unraveling.

As well he should be impeached.. thanks malaise

[flamingdem]

23. Tuesday should be interesting

Happy New Year Cha!

[Cha]

28. Yes, it will.. and Happy Healthy

New Year to you, flamindem.. and Welcome Back!

[malaise]

24. They have already called a special session for Thursday to extend subpoena

powers
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/gwb_scandal_state_assembly_plans_to_reauthorize_subpoena_power_to_probe_deeper.html
<snip>
The Assembly will meet in special session Thursday to decide whether to re-authorize its subpoena power so its investigation of the George Washington Bridge lane closing scandal can continue, Speaker-elect Vincent Prieto said this morning.

Prieto (D-Hudson), who will be sworn in as Speaker on Tuesday, said the special session has been called to consider legislation reauthorizing subpoena power, which has already turned up explosive e-mails and text messages linking Gov. Chris Christie's administration to the September lane closures.

“The documents released this week related to the George Washington Bridge situation clearly show the need for a continued thorough investigation by the New Jersey General Assembly,” Prieto said in a statement this morning.

[Cha]

30. Yay. I wasn't sure if the new Speaker was Dem or repub.. course with

NJ Dems who can tell if it makes a diff!

Thank you for this infor, malaise!

[Spazito]

26. Yes, the committee's incoming speaker is going to renew their subpoena power...

and is calling an emergency meeting so it can be done asap! Great news (except for Christie of course, lol)

Incoming NJ Assembly speaker to renew the subpoena power of panel in GWB scandal

http://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_Assembly_speaker_to_renew_the_subpoena_power_of_panel_in_GWB_scandal.html

[Cha]

31. Mahalo, Spazito! The last I saw was

Rachel's last night.. and they weren't positive. So that's good.

[Spazito]

33. The news broke early this afternoon, it is good news indeed!

Add to that, an e-mail in yesterday's release of documents shows a key e-mail from Patrick Foye to Bill Barone was forwarded to the woman who is slated to become Christie's new chief of staff which means the knowledge of the scandal is coming closer and closer to Christie and makes his protestations of innocence even more unbelievable (if that's even possible).

[Cha]

35. Yes, I saw that email to the woman on Rachel's and was trying to find out

her name. But, my googling isn't coming up with anything yet. It seemed her first name was Rhea?

thanks Spazito!

[Spazito]

36. Her name is Regina Egea ...

Here's a link to ProSense's thread on it:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024315957

[rocktivity]

49. According to this, yes

Incoming NJ Assembly speaker to renew the subpoena power of panel in GWB scandal


rocktivity

[Cha]

55. Yay! Mahalo Rock!

[lobodons]

52. Don't forget the Feds

Don't forget that the Feds are also also going to be all up in Christie's business as well.

[Cha]

57. Yes.. however I did see an exchange on Rachel's last

night between her and one of her guests(sorry don't exactly remember which one so I won't guess) that said it sounds more like it's a better fit for the States.. so we'll see!

[ProSense]

25. If it does,

"if scandal ties back to Christie and his aides were involved in a cover-up, Christie could be impeached."

...he should be impeached and face criminal charges. As it stands now, his ass should be forced to resign.

Christie: Vindictive ass or incompetent buffoon
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/01/09/1268391/-Christie-Vindictive-ass-or-incompetent-buffoon

[MoonRiver]

27. Gotta K&R that news!

[SoapBox]

37. Ohhhhhh...

Hoping, Hoping, Hoping!

[Botany]

38. How could he have know that Ms. Kelly was texting about a cover story to Wildstein?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014694866


Kelly was messaging about GWB lane closures on day she accompanied Christie to Seaside fire

[malaise]

47. Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

How could he indeed? I'm shocked I tell yah! Shocked!

[Cha]

58. Riiiiiiiiiight! He looks totally

Clueless.

[valerief]

41. Imprisoned would be better. nt

[mucifer]

51. Yeah hope he gets the Illinois governor treatment!

[Kingofalldems]

42. Indicted would be even better.

[ejbr]

45. If I were stuck in that traffic

I would be PISSED!!

[malaise]

53. There is a class action law suit from some pissed off citizens

Good for them