Christie also accurately pointed out that Northeast states such as New Jersey and New York send more to the federal government in taxes than they get back in federal aid , unlike many of the red states represented by conservatives in Congress . Chris Christie blasted Speaker John Boehner over failing to vote on Sandy aid . John Avlon : Conservative groups had pressured GOP not to approve the aid . The House passed it anyway, and President Obama signed it. Avlon : Christie and Rep. Peter King got results , as House agreed to schedule votes .
Chris Christie blasted Speaker John Boehner over failing to vote on Sandy aid . John Avlon : Conservative groups had pressured GOP not to approve the aid . The House passed it anyway, and President Obama signed it. Avlon : Christie and Rep. Peter King got results , as House agreed to schedule votes .