Gov. Christie Officially Ignores Earth Day, Spokesman Labels Question On Stance "False & Offensive"

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Earth Day passed, if not away, then at least quietly in New Jersey yesterday.

There were an array of small events, but not the usual big ceremonies celebrating the state’s once unyielding commitment to the environment, a record embellished by some of the nation’s toughest laws to protect the air, water and public from harmful pollution.

Gov. Chris Christie, the target of criticism from environmentalists during his tenure, failed to even acknowledge the day. Asked whether that reflected his interest in the environment, his spokesman, Michael Drewniak, responded: “It signifies nothing and the premise of your loaded question is false and offensive.’’

David Pringle, campaign director of the New Jersey Environmental Federation, which endorsed Christie in his election effort, said Christie's failure to do an Earth Day event reflects the fact that he does not have much to brag about. Responding to Drewniak's comment, Pringle added, "It's typical -- when you can't attack the message, you attack the messenger -- whether it's Tom Johnson or Jeff Tittel [director of the New Jersey Sierra Club].

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http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/12/0422/1920/

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1. Betya the GOP are banking on environmentally caused early death to keep reliance of

the mob, (I'm sorry) the middle class and the poor, on government handouts low after their retirement.