How is N.J. Gov. Christie doing on his 88 campaign promises?
STATE HOUSE BUREAU
STATE HOUSE BUREAU
Governor Christie, in a fast-paced first six months on the job, has cut the budget and tax rebates, capped property tax hikes and school superintendent pay, and taken on teachers, lobbyists, lawmakers, pollsters and columnists.
"I'm overjoyed by how things have gone the first six months," Christie told The Record's editorial board in a recent interview.
The governor, however, also concedes that he still has "plenty to do," and that now is "no time for self congratulations at all."
Last year, Christie's campaign made public the "88 Ways Chris Christie Will Fix New Jersey," a list of promises that covered state finances, education, energy, ethics, cities and jobs.
Christie has come through on many of his campaign promises – such as cutting employee benefits and reviewing the effectiveness of state regulations. Some promises are works in progress — including making finances at all levels of
"I'm overjoyed by how things have gone the first six months," Christie told The Record's editorial board in a recent interview.
The governor, however, also concedes that he still has "plenty to do," and that now is "no time for self congratulations at all."
Last year, Christie's campaign made public the "88 Ways Chris Christie Will Fix New Jersey," a list of promises that covered state finances, education, energy, ethics, cities and jobs.
Christie has come through on many of his campaign promises – such as cutting employee benefits and reviewing the effectiveness of state regulations. Some promises are works in progress — including making finances at all levels of