Thursday, January 9, 2014

"Refreshing Forcefulness": A Euphemism for "Misguided Bullying"



Christie’s Carefully Devised, No-Nonsense Image in Peril. (The New York Times, 1/8/2014)

George Washington Bridge lane closures.   The episode is tricky for Mr. Christie and his aides. His cantankerous manner and independent streak are essential to his White House ambitions; advisers view them as an asset in early primary states like New Hampshire that have a history of embracing blunt-talking politicians.

In the print edition, the story continues on page A17 under the headline, "Carefully Cultivated, Governor's No-Nonsense, Bipartisan Image is Imperiled.


Related posts:
The Chris Christie option:  No October surprise here.  (6/5/2013)
New Jersey's Gov. Christie does not love and value libraries. (5/20/2010)

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