This time it was more like the slimmed down N.J. Governor crossed NFL team lines by publicly expressing his undying support for the Dallas Cowboys over the home state Giants and Jets to a group of booing Jersey school kids.
A far bigger offense than hugging a Democrat to this group.
Christie, speaking to the youngsters at the Samsel Upper Elementary School in Parlin, N.J. (about 30 miles from MetLife Stadium), admitted he was a long-time Cowboys fan. The stunned school kids voiced their displeasure when the governor admitted he had no allegiance to the Garden State when it comes to athletics.
To add insult to injury, Christie told the kids he was not a New Jersey Devils fan either.
"It's not the smartest thing for the governor of New Jersey," the politician said, revealing how the Texas team won his heart as a child.
"The Giants and the Jets pretty much stunk when I was a kid," he said, adding that Dallas quarterback Roger Staubach was his boyhood hero.
Thanks for the love! “@GovChristie: This answer always makes my political advisors nervous. Go @dallascowboys! http://t.co/weQp6kkmdI”
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) June 18, 2013
The retired Cowboys' star has honored Christie’s loyalty and is now an admirer of the outspoken politician. Staubach has donated thousands of dollars to the Governor's re-election campaign.
“Thanks for the love!” the Dallas team tweeted in response to Christie’s high praise.
The governor said he remains committed to the franchise, even though the out-of-state admiration "makes [his] political advisors nervous."
Christie’s preference for the New York Mets earned mixed reviews among the elementary school crowd.
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