Why the LG's Fear of Newark Matters

by: vmars

Mon Sep 14, 2009 at 02:56:37 PM EDT

Lieutenant governor candidate Kim Guadagno said she was afraid to cross the street in Newark, which made no sense since she was standing next to Christie so she knew he wasn't driving in Newark.  That must be why the papers have, even with prodding from Democrats, not really been covering what should be a huge gaffe.

Why is it important?  Because Chris Christie is a morbidly obese man in his late 40s, and if he doesn't get his health under control there is a good chance he could be incapacitated while in office.

I cringe every time someone mocks Christie for his weight, but it is a fact just like John McCain's history of skin cancer was a fact.  It should not be ignored that this health issue forced Christie to ride in a car for the South Plainfield Labor Day Parade while Jon Corzine was fit enough to jog back and forth shaking hands with the crowd.

The LG is a new office, and a potentially important one.  The only true role it has it to serve as Governor if there is a vacancy.  Christie should release health records showing the health of his heart and circulatory system, just as Corzine should release records about his recovery from the car accident.