Chris Christie Buries Special Election on a Wednesday in October

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When Senator Frank Lautenberg died this week, Chris Christie, the New Jersey Governer was on the hotseat to nominate a successor. Christie is currently doing a tightrope dance (tricky for anyone, but him?) with his image, both trying to be his brash, gruff self to some people, and a cuddly teddy bear to others. He clearly has Presidential aspirations, and he has to be weighing every decision he makes. So, rather than appoint a Senator, he's going to have it put to a vote. But not in just any election. That could be risky for a number of reasons. So, he's burying the vote in a special election (which costs millions) just a couple of weeks ahead of the real election. Some critics are understandably interpreting this move as bald fear on Christie's part. Which is amusing for lots of reasons.  I couldn't decide which of these clips would irritate Christie worse, so I'm running them both. First, Rachel Maddow accuses Christie of being a wussy. Then Lawrence O'Donnell does. They're both highly entertaining.

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Hugo Chavez Dead at 58

Huh. Looks like the righties shoulda loved this guy.
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Trying to care. Not quite getting there. But it's a big news story, and worthy of marking on the ol' calendar. Sorry to everyone who cared about him, and whatnot, of course. Are there any world leader awards shows where they'll do an "In Memoriam. . .?"

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Hugo Chavez Dead: Venezuela's President Dies At 58

The Associated Press reports that Hugo Chávez, who led a leftist revolution and served as Venezuela's president for nearly 14 years, has died at 58 years old. . .

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