Governor Christie's Weight

I’m in agreement with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie in his criticism of former White House physician Connie Mariano. She intimated, because of his weight he might die in office, to a CNN interviewer.

She never met the Governor. She never examined him. She knows nothings of his medical and family history.

Christie’s weight, although considerable should be of concern only to him and not to the electorate or  to medical speculation.

We have had three Presidents who have had weight problems.  Teddy Roosevelt, John Adams, Jr. and William Howard Taft. If you are really a stickler you might include William Jefferson Clinton who seemed to always struggle with his weight in the oval office.

I’m not a fan of the American penchant for being overweight. I presume there are many reasons for a person being heavy and I think culinary discipline is a factor, but not the only one.

Governor Christie and his family should not have to endure long distance criticism of his obesity.

The governor said his son heard Dr. Mariano say he might die in office. Sorry Doctor, that was wrong and the Governor’s outrage is righteous.