Embattled New Jersey Governor Christie to Be Sworn in for Second Term
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican Party star enmeshed in scandal after re-election in November, will return to the themes of small government and bipartisan cooperation when he is sworn in for a second term on Tuesday.
Excerpts from Christie’s inaugural address provided by the governor’s office made no mention of the abuse of power accusations swirling around some of his closest aides. Instead, the speech criticized the idea that an “almighty government” can “fix any problem.”
“I do not believe that New Jerseyans want a bigger, more expensive government that penalizes success and then gives the pittance left to a few in the name of income equity,” Christie said in the excerpt.
Christie will also repeat a common theme in his speeches: the need for Republicans and Democrats to work together.
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