Democrats are using yesterday’s testimony by New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Chris Christie to question his ethics. Christie, who has a record of prosecuting corrupt officials, was asked in the hearing about whether, as a U.S. Attorney, he awarded special contracts to political cronies. The hearing had little to do with any legitimate investigation and was instead an attempt to drag Christie through the mud despite having no evidence against him. They’re hoping that by their sheer accusation of impropriety they will be able to keep the unpopular Jon Corzine in office.
New Jersey Democrats went so far as to accuse Christie of lying to Congress, but there is no evidence of that. Rather than focusing on the real problems that are facing our country, Congressional Democrats have chosen to play political games. Yesterday’s hearing was inexcusable. It was a sad display by Democrats who are too busy campaigning to worry about the unemployment rate that continues to rise.
This video released by the DNC shows the selectively-edited, madhouse hearing. Possibly Democrats should hold some public hearings looking into Rangel’s endless ethics problems and Pelosi’s accusations against the CIA. Instead, they attack an honest public servant.