New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Mitt Romney and Jets Flight Crew Cheerleaders watch a Jets game from owner Woody Johnson’s private box in December 2014.Photo: Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com
Sorry I missed the party !
By Chris Perez
May 11, 2015 | 12:16pm
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Mitt Romney and Jets Flight Crew Cheerleaders watch a Jets game from owner Woody Johnson’s private box in December 2014.Photo: Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com
Chris Christie shelled out $300,000 on food, alcohol and desserts during his five years as New Jersey governor — more than 80 percent of his state allowance, a report said.
The 52-year-old’s most noteworthy spending sprees came during Giants and Jets games at MetLife Stadium in 2010 and 2011, according to a New Jersey Watchdog analysis of records released by the governor’s office on Monday.
Christie racked up $82,594 in concessions, which were paid for by debit card to Delaware North Sportservice. But the menu remains a mystery because the governor’s office did not provide any receipts, business reasons or names of individuals who were joining in on the feast, Watchdog reports.
“The official nature and business purpose of the event remains the case regardless of whether the event is at the State House, Drumthwacket or a sporting venue,” Christie press secretary Kevin Roberts explained in a prepared statement.
In the attempt to avoid a potential scandal which could shatter Christie’s dreams of becoming president, the New Jersey Republican State Committee chose to reimburse purchases from “DNS Sports” to the state Treasury in March 2012. The governor has stopped using his expense account at MetLife ever since.
On Monday, Christie’s camp was quick to explain the alleged spending — claiming he never made any purchases for his own use.
Another “non story” here as this is part of the governor office budget.
I wonder what mcgreevey and corzine spent it on. Oh wait they are democrats so the press ignores them
The rules are different for Republicans. If Christie doesn’t know that by now he’s not ready to run for President.
I don’t often go to professional football games. But when I do, I surround myself with cleavage.
Looks like he ate and drank well, also when it comes to taxpayer monies it is always a story especially when the GOP complains about wasteful spending. This is a good example.
The Jet Flight Crew !
Remind me again … how much did we spend on spate vacations for Barak and Michelle and the girls?
Oh right.. it is in the Billions by some accounts – in the high Millions by even the most conservative estimates.
“the girls” have spent more on their spring break and summer jaunts than most presidents prior to Obama.
You have to cut the Cowboy fan some slack for 2011- After all Big Blue kicked the cowpokes by the wayside so he needed some comfort food and booze.
how do we know this is true. I do like the girls.
Those blondes sure have nice personalities!
82k is nothing…try bying a beer at the concessions at either game…RIP OFF!
It’s a lifestyle thing. He’s hobnobbing, arguably mooching, and bathing in the reflected glory of his wealthy hosts. How are ordinary NJ residents supposed to relate to this?
No offense intended to my many good Republican friends, but something about the photo reminded me of a scene from the greatest comedy of all times, ‘Animal House.’ Maybe the resemblance between our fine Governor and John Belushi, and Mitt Romney would have been a natural for the role of Niedemeyer. With all that divide us, maybe a good laugh can unite us. Make sure you rent the movie.
does that mean the guv has been on double secret probation?
Paul, if he isn’t he should be?