Christie Wins! And we now have hope.

Chris Christie just gave his acceptance speech as the new Governor of our state. He balanced the concerns of the citizen of Hamilton to his family member's history in the state. I sent my wife a message that maybe, just maybe we get to stay in this state that we love with a Governor who understands why we have considered leaving. Right now, I am sitting in a hotel in California. I am here because it is part of my real job, my life and the sacrifices I make every day to take care of my family and their future.

For the first time in a long time, I feel like a part of the solution instead of a part of the problem. Our President and Jon Corzine look at people like me and Jake as parasitic hosts that only exist to extract revenue for their latest spending whim. My young son looks at me as Dad, who he misses when I am gone. And for once in a long time, I feel like we will have a Governor who understands the difference.

Congratulations Chris Christie. The real work is still in front of all of us. Godspeed.

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