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Top talkers of 2012: Gov. Chris Christie praises Obama's response to Superstorm Sandy

October 30, 2012:
President Barack Obama is greeted by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie upon his arrival at Atlantic City International Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in Atlantic City, NJ. Obama traveled to the region to take an aerial tour of New Jersey's coastline...
President Barack Obama is greeted by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie upon his arrival at Atlantic City International Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, in...

October 30, 2012:

#Sandy devastated parts of New York and New Jersey, leaving millions without power and damaging homes beyond repair. In the wake of the storm New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, much to his party’s dismay, publicly praised President Obama for his support during the crisis on Morning Joe.

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It wasn’t long before this quote began circulating through social media channels:

The president has been all over this, and he deserves great credit...He gave me his number at the White House and told me to call him if I needed anything, and he absolutely means it. It’s been very good working with the president and his administration. It’s been wonderful. - Chris Christie

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