Governor of New Jersey State Promises to Erase Left Over Scars from the Foreclosure Crisis
While stepping into office on 19th January, Tuesday, Governor Christopher J. Christie said he would make the best of the “last, best hope” to turn around the decline and erase the left over scars from the foreclosure crisis. The 55th governor of the state promised to break up the partisan deadlock and bring in changes that would lower the taxes and bring about all round economic resurgence.
Christie is challenged with an $8 billion deficit, reduced tax collection and high numbers of unemployment. He said he would slash the spending of the government and force the cities and town administrations to follow suit. He said, “Our state is losing ground. Our people are dispirited and wondering if our best are truly still ahead of us.”
New Jersey has always been dominated by the Democrats. Christie is the first from the Republican camp to be elected as governor since 1997. He stressed that under his reins the state would move away from fears and doubts. He added, “We have the tools for a brighter future, if we change direction.”
The inauguration was observed without any frills. It started off with a Mass at Newark – the birthplace of Christie. There was an evening party on a low key at the hockey arena located in downtown Newark. Among the luminaries that attended the modest celebrations were Donald J. Trump, Michael S. Steel and Woody Johnson.
The speech of Christie was dominated by more of determination rather than inspiration. He called up the lawmakers and residents of the state alike to come forward with lending hands. He said, “One person can make a difference. I will make a difference.”
Forty seven year old Christie was welcomed with zest by a big crowd. But there are questions hanging in the air because of lack of details about his plans. He played with the word “change” nearly 15 times and kept on saying that “change has arrived.” But he failed to mention any specific changes that he planned to implement and what would be the price for these alternatives.
Without the help and support of the Democrats, who have been controlling both the houses since 2004, no effective changes are possible. In his speech he admitted this fact by harping on a bipartisan attitude. He requested two Democrats to share the dais with him calling it “a handshake of resolve and friendship.”
