Chris Christie Calls GOP’s Closing Arguments ‘Political Malpractice’
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticizes Republicans for their closing arguments in House and Senate races.
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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized Republicans on Sunday for their closing arguments in the House and Senate races, calling them ‘political malpractice’ during an appearance on ABC’s ‘This Week.’
Christie expressed frustration with the party’s strategy, citing specific examples such as supporting the sale of oil to a Russian dictator, downplaying the economic impact on everyday Americans, and justifying the death penalty as livestreamed executions. He argued that these positions are not only misguided but also damaging to the party’s reputation and the public’s trust.
‘Look, as a Republican, I sat here shaking my head at the political malpractice that was committed on this air with you by Tom Emmer,’ Christie said. ‘Here is the Republican argument for the last three weeks. It’s OK to sell, or to buy oil from a thug, KGB dictator in Russia that will use it to kill free Ukrainians. The American people don’t get the fact that the economy is great and so when they have to pay all they have to pay at the grocery store and at the gas station, they just don’t get it.’
Christie also criticized the party’s reliance on former President Donald Trump’s statements, arguing that it is harmful to good Republicans who prioritize policy over political loyalty. ‘And the fact, Tom is smarter than that, he knows better than that, but what you heard throughout it is this absolute requirement that you must stand by everything Donald Trump says and does if you want to remain in leadership in the House or the Senate. And it is malpractice to good Republicans all across this country who care about the issues we care about and then we have guys like Tom, who know better, on the air, on his knee in front of Donald Trump as he is saying things like he said in the lead-in here that he can say the stupidest things in the world and people will believe him. It’s not true anymore.’
The comments come amid growing tensions within the Republican Party over its approach to the 2024 elections and the role of former President Trump. Christie’s criticism highlights the divide between party leaders and members who are concerned about the impact of their messaging on the public perception of the party.
Source: Breitbart
