Sunday, February 7, 2016

Yahoo main title: Chris Christie Attacks, Marco Rubio Wilts - Article page: Rubio and his team assess the damage from his duel with Christie




Like the Stepford Wife wiring going horribly wrong?

Marco Rubio and his team assess the damage from his duel with Chris Christie

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Moments after the Republican debate ended Saturday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie walked over to Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, shook his hand and offered some customary words of encouragement.
Rubio stared mutely back, looking flummoxed, Christie told close aides moments later, according to one Christie adviser who was in the room.
Christie and his team were buoyant after the New Jersey governor mauled Rubio in a one-on-one face-off in the first half-hour of the debate, repeatedly mocking Rubio for what he called his lack of experience and accomplishments. It was, clearly, a bad night for Rubio. The question now is: Who benefits from the fallout? ...