What They Are Saying About Chris Christie at Tonight's CNBC Debate in Boulder, Colorado
“Chris Christie Seizes The Moment”
“Christie Having His Best Debate Of The Cycle” By “Speaking The Truth On Entitlements, Debt & Political Happy Talk”
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Christie “Comes Out Firing Like A Gunslinger In Opening Answer”
Jon Thompson: “Great line by @ChrisChristie on Dems running for prez: "I see a socialist, isolationist & pessimist, & not sure which is which."
Hugh Hewitt: “Bravo @ChrisChristie describes "a socialist an isolationist and a pessimist" and hits @HillaryClinton”
Chicago Sun Times’ Lynn Sweet: “.@ChrisChristie first to go after @HillaryClinton, @SenSanders”
The Washington Post’s James Hohmann: “Chris Christie was the only candidate to tout ELECTABILITY and the ability to bear Hillary Clinton in answering the first question.”
Fox News’ Fin Gomez: “. @ChrisChristie comes out firing like a gunslinger in opening answer”
Frank Luntz: “Focus Group: Best opening statement ratings go to Chris Christie and Carly Fiorina. #GOPDebate Laughter works.”
Fox News’ Bret Baier: “Although the Christie open about D's and Fiorina defense of her HP time -- pretty strong as well.”
“Christie Speaking The Truth On Entitlements, Debt & Political Happy Talk”
Townhall’s Guy Benson: “Christie speaking the truth on entitlements, debt & political happy talk.”
The Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin: “Christie telling audience the govt is lying about entitlements. Being the grownup. All these guys outclassing Carson and Trump. By miles.”
The Washington Post’s James Hohmann: “Christie again invokes Hillary in 2nd answer and makes the case that he's the guy with the plan.”
NBC’s Chuck Todd: “Christie has already talked about running against Hillary Clinton twice... Rubio once, everyone else more focused on each other or media”
Philadelphia Inquirer’s Andrew Seidman: “Christie keeping the contrast with Hillary. Not others on the stage.”
Wall Street Journal’s Kimberley Strassel: “Awesome Christie response on entitlements. Washington broke the "social compact" years ago. Critics of reform deliberately overlook that.”
Stuart Rothenberg: “Christie to camera. Very effective.”
National Review’s Jay Nordlinger: “Christie's two elections as governor: not an accident. Very talented, very smart.”
Townhall’s Katie Pavlich: “Christie is right about Social Security. It won't be there for you. It's gone.”
Alex Castellanos: “seems like @GovChristie is only one w a strategy: me vs. @HillaryClinton. not bad.”
Buzzfeed’s Andrew Kaczynski: “Christie has eyes on general election electability, repeatedly contrasts himself with Hillary Clinton.”
“Chris Christie Is By Far The Most Focused On Hillary Clinton -- Bashing Her Rather Than His Republican Rivals”
Hugh Hewitt: “Panelists in such retreat that @ChrisChristie takes control. Way to go governor. Standing up for police”
Jeanine Pirro: “Chris christie in his wheel house when he talks DOJ”
Townhall’s Guy Benson: “Christie answer so good: Directly answered Q, made philosophical point about gov't ineptitude, attacked politicized DOJ.”
CNN’s Eric Bradner: “Chris Christie is by far the most focused on Hillary Clinton -- bashing her rather than his Republican rivals.”
CNBC’s Carol Roth: “Chris Christie is the only one on the stage consistent in directing attacks at Hillary.”
Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter: “Meanwhile, Christie is very good at debating. Answered that Q on drug price gouging v. well. Much better than Carson”
Washington Examiner’s Ashe Schow: “But Christie had great answer about politicizing the DOJ.”
“Christie Having His Best Debate Of The Cycle”
The Weekly Standard’s Bill Kristol: “Best performances of night: Rubio, Cruz, Christie, & Cueto.”
The Washington Post’s James Hohmann: “Christie having a good moment. He might get a little pop out of tonight. The fantasy football line will play really well with conservatives.”
Rabbi Shmuley: “great point by @GovChristie about govt focusing on america's real dangers today rather than distractions”
The Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin: “great Christie moment who cares!?! about fantsy football. BRAVO”
The Washington Post’s Robert Costa: “Christie having his best debate of the cycle. Getting back into his pre-bridge groove. Tore into gov't reg of fantasy sports.”
The New York Times’ Nicholas Confessore: “I think Christie has had a very steady performance in this debate.”
National Journal’s Josh Kraushaar: “Christie is having a really good debate even tho he hasn't had too much speaking time”
Wall Street Journal’s Reid J. Epstein: “Chris Christie seizes the moment.”
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough: “Chris Christie is having a very good night.”
Frank Luntz: "Even in New Jersey, that's considered rude!" hits 97. Second highest score of the night. Chris Christie coming on strong.”
Breitbart’s Charlie Spiering: “BOOOM CHRISTIE Torching Bush’s little stunt”
Ari Fleischer: “Touchdown for Christie on fantasy football. Well done.”
Stuart Rothenberg: “Christie. Nice.”
Steven Dennis: Christie on fantasy football regs: "Let people play. Who cares?!"
Yahoo News’ Jon Ward: “big winner point for Christie. sounding like Iverson: "We're talking about practice man"
Townhall’s Guy Benson: “Christie body-slams Harwood.”
The Boston Globe’s Matt Viser: “Even in New Jersey, what you’re doing is called rude,” Christie tells moderator John Harwood in Round 37 of candidates vs. media.”
Fox News’ Ed Henry: “"Let them play!" @ChrisChristie in a strong moment about #priorities”
CNN’s Maeve Reston: “Oh Snap. Chris Christie is getting the better of Ted Cruz by punching even harder at the refs. Not going to let Cruz win that point”
CNN’s Ashley Killough: “Chris Christie is back.”
Yahoo News’ Jon Ward: “reupping my point from earlier about Christie coming in for a second look”
The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza: “Chris Christie has talent. But just not enough time to show it.”
Fox News’ Brit Hume: “Christie to John Harwood: "Do you want to answer or do you want me to answer?" Audience roars.”
Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade: “#gopdebate u know u have talented field when single digiters @GovMikeHuckabee @GovChristie @marcorubio hit homer after homer”
