New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, usually a tireless advocate of individual responsibility and self-reliance, has been sending a different message since Hurricane Sandy devastated the Jersey Shore. Now he’s emphasizing a “we’re all in this together” message as he seeks support from his new best friend, President Barack Obama.
Christie wants the federal government—i.e., taxpayers in other parts of the country—to help rebuild the Jersey Shore back to the way it was before Sandy hit. That could be not only hugely expensive, but wasteful as well—because the next big storm could quickly wipe out the investment.
