As you might have heard, . Normally such a trip for Christie, an expected GOP presidential candidate in 2016, would be fairly routine.
Instead his Colorado trip is buried in hurt feelings and bruised egos because of some , when he questioned the state’s quality of life after voicing his strict anti-marijuana legalization views.
Denver Democrats were so moved by Christie’s Colorado visit that about Bob Beauprez, the Republican gubernatorial candidate Christie is stumping for while he’s in the state. And as the local media questioned Christie on July 23 at a Denver diner about his comments from April he stood firm:
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Related: Christie’s Denver visit
So how do folks really feel about Christie visiting Colorado?
They’re not too happy about it, according to current conversations happening now on Twitter. Catch up with us:
1. So Christie’s here — but will Coloradans offer him free weed like they did Obama?
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is in Colorado. Will he, like Obama, get offered weed?
— The Cannabist (@cannabist)
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2. Christie is pumping up Denver-rooted Republican Bob Beauprez on the visit.
Chris Christie says his presence in proves knows Beauprez can win.
— Joey Bunch (@joeybunch)
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3. Coloradans weren’t the only ones who noticed Christie’s slam on the state.
Chris Christie to get a glimpse of Colorado in wake of marijuana remarks
— Reddit Politics (@Politics_Reddit)
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4. That said, some locals were really nice.
Welcome to Colorado!
— Mrs. Colorado 2014 (@Mrscolorado14)
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5. Some were ironic.
PARTY TIME ~ What Will Happen When Gov. Chris Christie Visits Colorado? via
— Jan Erickson (@Mistress_Jan)
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6. Some exaggerated, literally.
Chris Christie is literally the devil “: What Will Happen When Gov. Chris Christie Visits Colorado?: “
— Jackie Brown (@jackiebrown034)
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7. Some turned to Christie’s most notorious legacy.
He won’t get any of Denver’s votes if he runs in 2016. Don’t let him near any bridges Denver.
— p0t.comâ ¢ (@p0tcom)
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8. OK, more than “some” went there.
MT : arrives in Denver to meet w/ . / Should we be worried about lane closures while he’s here?
— Oreo (@OreoDCW)
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9. Some took the opportunity to trash Bob Beauprez.
Will Both Ways finally stand up to for trashing Colorado while he’s there today?
— Danny Kanner (@DannyKanner)
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10. Others did the same.
Is really hosting notorious Colorado-basher Chris Christie?
— Bill Menezes (@bmenezes)
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11. It was a popular theme.
Both ways Beauprez is bringing Both Ways Chris Christie to give us a taste what a Governor Beauprez would be like
— Bowen4Colorado (@bowen4colorado)
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12. There was sour grapes and humor.
Chris Christie,Thought you didn’t like the quality of life in Colorado!Then stay out of our state!You may get some 2nd hand MJ smoke
— andrew braun (@andrew_braun)
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13. There was rudeness and weight jokes.
Chris Christie can barely breathe at sea level. How is he going to handle Colorado’s altitude? Worthless RINO.
— Hobbs (@hobbs_dav)
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14. There was a Colorado Democrat response.
Remember when dissed Colorado’s way of life? We do, and so do Colorado Dems
— Capitol Quickies (@CapitolQuickies)
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15. The local Dems’ even called him a “Colorado basher” — for shame.
WATCH: brings Colorado basher & his scandalous politics to town
— Colorado Dems (@coloradodems)
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16. There were protesters with signs.
Protestors and onlookers gather for and outside sam’s no 3 in
— Tessa Cheek (@tessacheek)
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17. There were questions asked that many were thinking.
Will Chris Christie’s Beauprez fundraiser in Denver this week do more harm than good?
— Colorado Pols (@coloradopols)
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18. There was some level-headed conversation.
, who remains one of the most staunch anti-pot poster icon in politics, will finally get the…
— Stephanie (@mysteph09)
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19. There was a lonely sheriff in Aspen.
Just heard from the Sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado (home to Aspen) that he will not be meeting Chris Christie…
— RAMP (@rampgop)
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20. And there were the sarcastic.
. RE Colorado. You have no clue about Denver. Go back to “beautiful” Trenton and don’t come back.
— Gus (@Gus_802)
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