BY JOSH McMAHON
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
COMMENTARY
Gov. Chris Christie’s state of the state address once again demonstrated why he is one of the best politicians New Jersey has ever seen.
In 45 minutes, he boosted his bona fides as a fiscal conservative, promising a 10 percent tax cut for everybody, while at the same time honing his image as a numbers guy with a heart.
He once again cited the tragedy of children trapped in failing schools and implored the lawmakers to offer those kids and their parents some hope of a quality education.
He pledged to deal with urban crime that forces families to live in fear and he displayed understanding and compassion for those who have succumbed to drugs. He wants them to get a second chance through mandatory rehabilitation rather than mandatory jail time.
