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Marriage Equality Is Spreading To The Last Third Of The Tri-State Area. But Will Gov. Christie Sign The Bill?
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No. 2 ·
QJ201
NJ is more a “purple” than red or blue state. If Gov. Crisco vetos the bill, that will surely turn off the independent voters in the state, and ramp up gay activism in the state.
Jan 9, 2012 at 11:05 am · @Reply
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No. 4 ·
Hyhybt
No *harm* can come from passing this, even if it gets vetoed. And, of course, meanwhile the court case continues…
Jan 9, 2012 at 11:21 am · @Reply ·
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No. 5 ·
Jim
If Christie wants to veto the bill, let him veto it. The voters of that still can vote accordingly the next time he comes up.
Jan 9, 2012 at 12:21 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 6 ·
Stefan
Another option for Christie is to just not sign it, in which case it would become law in 45 days.
Jan 9, 2012 at 12:44 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 8 ·
james
He has said many times he would veto it right away, so don’t even hold your breathe on this one.
Jan 9, 2012 at 2:11 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 9 ·
William
@Hyhybt: It would be the Governor’s way of saying he doesn’t support a bill without saying that he is openly opposed to it. A veto, even if it can’t be overridden, is a politically dicey move with a split legislature (dem-controlled house and senate, repub-held governorship). If the democratic leadership has come out and said this is their top priority, a veto of it would put the governor’s own legislative priorities in jeopardy of failing.
Jan 9, 2012 at 2:56 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 10 ·
MikeE
a veto by a single person like this is about as anti-democratic as can be.
Jan 9, 2012 at 3:02 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 11 ·
KJM1968
Christie would only sign the bill if it is served with a side of fries.
Jan 9, 2012 at 3:19 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 12 ·
Hyhybt
@MikeE: This is a representative democracy, otherwise known as a republic.
Besides, do you *really* want to argue that vetoes should not be allowed? Consider that New Hampshire is in approximately the opposite position right now, where a veto (combined with a few defectors) is pretty much the only way of *keeping* marriage.
Jan 9, 2012 at 4:03 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 13 ·
DB
Wonderful news. If this passes the Democratic state legislature, it is still a big step forward regardless of whether Republican governor Christie vetoes it. There is always a slim possibility that he would sign it or that the legislature could override the veto.
Jan 9, 2012 at 5:13 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 14 ·
The Artist
That FAT FCUK is NOT going to pass ANY marriage equality bill. He’s made that very clear. Also, he’s on a mission to find his penis. PEACELUVNBWILD!
Jan 9, 2012 at 7:38 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 15 ·
tjr101
NJ needs to get rid of Christie in order to see same-sex marriage, it’s as simple as that. The sinfully gluttonous governor has repeatedly vowed a veto, enough with the wishful thinking.
Jan 9, 2012 at 7:48 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 16 ·
Lou Scunt
He will never sign it, he will veto it. He has said it on many occasions. He plays the religion and moral card on this one. Sad.
Jan 9, 2012 at 8:39 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 17 ·
Steve
There really isn’t any way for Christie to win this. If he veto’s the bill, the left comes out of the woodwork for the election, and the Republicans lose just about every race. If he signs it, they still lose this election, but not by as much of a margin, and then he looses his own reelection in two years time.
Jan 9, 2012 at 10:03 pm · @Reply ·
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No. 18 ·
Riker
@Steve: He may just let it pass without his signature. In the Federal government, once Congress passes a bill the President has 10 days to sign it or veto it. If he does neither, then unless the legislative session has already ended, the bill becomes law. New Jersey works in a similar way, though I think they have a longer deadline.
Jan 10, 2012 at 1:58 am · @Reply ·
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No. 19 ·
James
That tub of shit Christie will veto it to further his political ambitions in the republican party. I think the state Supreme Court is our best option at this point.
Jan 10, 2012 at 7:46 pm · @Reply ·
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Not holding my breath for Christie to do the right thing, but here’s hoping a GOP governor can restore my faith that not all of them are either bigots, or willing to support bigotry to get elected.