of New Jersey refused to answer a question from reporters about his position on evolution. Another courageous Republican. Obviously afraid of to offend the wingnuts in the party.

Why would a reporter ask the governor of NJ this question? I would have kicked the reporter to the curb myself.

I live in NJ and he has been asked numerous times be residents and he will not answer the question.

Originally Posted by RichieLion

Why would a reporter ask the governor of NJ this question? I would have kicked the reporter to the curb myself.

who could possibly be nominated for president if he enters the race. Are you sure you don't understand why he was asked this question. BTW, check out the latest presidential preference poll in a race between Obama and Christie among voters in New Jersey.

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/201...idential-race/

Originally Posted by JSR22

I live in NJ and he has been asked numerous times be residents and he will not answer the question.

What issue(s) are they discussing when he is asked this question numerous times? I mean, what is the point of the question? I don't understand why the governor of any state would be asked their views on evolution unless there was some reason. I mean is he pushing to have it taught in schools?

Let me see..the perfect science of evolution fits into a manner of whom Christie would choose to play a role on his team. No No he would use it to determine why so many people are on the dole. No No He would use it to determine the future need for health care. No No ............................
What difference does it make what he believes about evolution as it will not enter into the equation, unless the reporter meant the evolution of economics or money markets, etc P-l-e-a-s-elet's stick to the issues that matter

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

What issue(s) are they discussing when he is asked this question numerous times? I mean, what is the point of the question? I don't understand why the governor of any state would be asked their views on evolution unless there was some reason. I mean is he pushing to have it taught in schools?

voters of his party that he believes in evolution for fear of offending evangelicals in the party. Of course it's a legitimate question to ask any politician, especially one who is considered presidential material.

Originally Posted by actor

voters of his party that he believes in evolution for fear of offending evangelicals in the party. Of course it's a legitimate question to ask any politician, especially one who is considered presidential material.

JSR22 said he'd been asked numerous times by New Jersey "residents." I'm just wondering why.

My understanding is that Christie says issues like teaching creationism and evolution in public schools are to be decided on the local level. Good decision.

The religious right are more concerned with the moral character of candidates and that would trump the evolution issue.

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

My understanding is that Christie says issues like teaching creationism and evolution in public schools are to be decided on the local level. Good decision.

they have the right to deny students an education that teaches them theories that have been scientifically validated? Interesting.

Originally Posted by rubicon

The religious right are more concerned with the moral character of candidates and that would trump the evolution issue.

so popular among the right?

is that the same Newt that owes Tiffanys $500,000? He likes bling I guess.

Originally Posted by actor

they have the right to deny students an education that teaches them theories that have been scientifically validated? Interesting.

Most public schools have elected school boards who make decisions like that.

Correct me if my memory is not too good on this, but didn't candidate Obama when asked the same question refuse to answer saying it was above his pay grade?