01-13-2014, 12:55 PM
(01-12-2014, 09:08 PM)FAHQTOO Wrote: I like him and support him. I"m going to believe he didn't have anything to do with it, and hopefully won't have to eat crow.
I can't think of one politician I trust completely, or even close to it.
His opponents are all over this like flies on...
One of his long-time critics is New Jersey Democratic Rep. Frank Pallone.
Pallone wrote that he was concerned about the bidding process for the firm awarded the marketing plan for attracting tourists back to the area after Superstorm Sandy; the winning firm is charging the state about $2 million more than the next lowest bidder. The winning $4.7 million bid featured Christie and his family in the advertisements while the losing $2.5 million proposal did not feature the Christies.
On Sunday, Pallone told CNN that the inspector general conducted a preliminary review of the spending and concluded that there was enough evidence to launch a full-scale investigation into the state's use of federal funds. The audit will take several months, and the findings will be issued in an official report, he said.
Ref: http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/13/politics/c...?hpt=hp_t1
When it rains, it pours.
It's my understanding that all federally-allocated funds are subject to audit/review - so I'm not sure whether this one is being conducted as standard operating procedure and Pallone and pals are spinning, or if there really is some question about unfairness or illegalities in the bidding process.
I'm waiting to hear some real evidence on these allegations against Christie. Regarding the Sandy audit, his office replied, "We're confident that any review will show that the ads were a key part in helping New Jersey get back on its feet after being struck by the worst storm in state history."