"It's why the American people hate Congress. Unlike the people in Congress, we have actual responsibilities." New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie dropped a bomb on Republican House Speaker John Boehner and Congress for refusing to allow a vote on Hurricane Sandy relief in the final hours of the 112th Congress. It was an instant classic of principled political outrage. It provided a strong dose of what Washington has been missing: blunt, independent leadership. Christie prosecuted the case by pointing out that hurricane relief had been provided more quickly to others: For victims of Katrina after 10 days and victims of Hurricane Andrew in Florida after 30 days. But residents of the New Jersey and New York coast have been waiting 65 days to date for some relief.
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Chris Christie blasted Speaker John Boehner over failing to vote on Sandy aid
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John Avlon: Conservative groups had pressured GOP not to approve the aid
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He says Christie pointed out long lag in approving aid to the Northeast
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Avlon: Christie and Rep. Peter King got results, as House agreed to schedule votes
He blasted House leadership on CNN Wednesday morning: "I would say the @placeholder has said it is the party of family values," he said.