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Chris Christie's Inauguration Party Cancelled Because Of 'Snow'
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Jen Chung
Published Jan 21, 2014
Modified Jan 21, 2014
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Jen Chung
Published Jan 21, 2014
Modified Jan 21, 2014
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Today, Chris Christie will be sworn in for his second term as NJ governor. While he won resoundingly last fall, with 60% of the vote, now he's embroiled in Bridgegate, the political payback scandal that his top aides were caught up in. Maybe it's actually a good thing his inauguration party tonight was canceled?
Christie was supposed to have a big bash on Ellis Island (the New York side!!) tonight, but now the weather is ruining everything. The Star-Ledger reports that the Inaugural Committee just issued a statement:
Unfortunately due to the anticipated severe weather conditions posed by today's winter storm, we have made the decision to cancel this evening's Inaugural Celebration at Ellis Island. This action has been taken out of an abundance of caution based on the most up-to-date reports which predict that the incoming storm threatens the region, including the northeastern portions of New Jersey and the shore areas, with significant snowfall that will pose a serious hazard for individuals traveling on road ways.
While we regret to cancel this special evening for our guests, their safety is our first priority and takes total precedence in our planning. We thank all of our supporters for their generosity and urge New Jerseyans to stay safe in today's conditions and heed the guidance of emergency management officials.
The night's catered food will be donated to food pantries in Jersey City.
Christie's inauguration is scheduled to go as planned in Trenton. The theme: "Unity," according to the Wall Street Journal: "'We can put the future of our state ahead of the partisans who would rather demonize than compromise,' Mr. Christie is slated to say in prepared remarks released by the governor’s office. 'As your governor, I will always be willing to listen.'" So, what about bullying?
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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