Christie lied to us about Planned Parenthood, but not at CPAC
Chris Christie bloated pile of lieing flab
It was interesting to hear Gov. Chris Christie finally admit he was flat-out lying about his reasons for vetoing funding to Planned Parenthood, as many charged at the time. It happened when he was bragging about his pro-life credentials at the annual CPAC conference attended by conservatives, a chance to woo the party's base.
"I'm pro-life, I ran as a pro-life candidate in 2009 unapologetically, spoke at the pro-life rally on the steps of the Statehouse -- the first governor to ever speak at a pro-life rally on the steps of the Statehouse -- and vetoed Planned Parenthood funding five times out of the New Jersey budget," Christie said, winning applause from the audience.
Then he told talk show host Laura Ingraham, "I have always thought, Laura, that what the people have the right to know is what you really believe and feel in your heart."
Indeed. Now if only Christie would actually tell people what he really believes and feels in his heart.
The man who recently told Republicans in Illinois that what this country needs is "a full dose of truth-telling" is not always inclined to fill that role himself.
Back when Christie repeatedly vetoed this funding -- $7.5 million annually that was used to provide life-saving care like mammograms and PAP smears -- he insisted he was only acting out of financial concern, not pro-life ideology. But only a numskull would believe it. If this were about money, Christie never would have squandered the generous federal matching dollars by ending the state's contribution.
The consequences were harsh: Six clinics were forced to close, and others had to cut back on hours or increase waiting periods. And none of the money was even being used for abortions. Christie cut it simply because some of it was going to facilities that also perform the procedure. He was pandering to conservatives who detest Planned Parenthood, at the expense of women's health.
At the time, though, he hadn't yet won re-election in a blue state, so he refused to admit it. For all his "blunt talk," Christie often changes his story depending on his audience and ambitions.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Right
