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FILE - This Nov. 13, 2012 file photo shows New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during a news conference in Trenton, N.J. Threatened with repeal just weeks ago, President Barack Obama's health care law now appears on track in close to half the states, with others playing catch-up and the administration readying a fallback for states not wishing to participate. Christie said Friday that New Jersey is going to comply with the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he wasn't about to take the bait: a question dealing with that quintessential junk food, Twinkies.

So when asked Friday at a news conference about Twinkies-maker Hostess shutting down, the target of many a fat joke begged off.

The governor quipped: "I know it! You people are the worst! This is a setup! I am not answering questions on Twinkies, no, no, no, no, no, no. It's bad that I even said the word `Twinkie' from behind this microphone."

Christie has tried for years to lose weight and often jokes about his caloric struggles. He once likened his weight loss efforts to "throwing a couple deck chairs off of the Titanic."

But Friday he said he wouldn't provide more fodder to comedians.

"You know," he said, "I'm on `Saturday Night Live' enough."


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    wrote...
    Leave
    November 18, 2012 7:47 am
    him alone. He is having severe withdrawal right now.
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    OneWonders wrote...
    Yeah severe withdrawal
    November 19, 2012 11:32 am
    of thinking Obama really wanted to help New Jersey after Sandy but only used that as a way to win the election.
    Equal Justice, Not Social Justice.
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    gilbert armenta wrote...
    Yes because
    November 20, 2012 7:49 am
    Obama won because of Sandy. Give it up already. He won because Mittens was inept, even your own party has recognized that. It's time you get deprogrammed. STOP WATCHING FOX NEWS. It's literally that simple. Obama won in a very clear manner, he didn't even need to buy voting machines like Romney did. Oh and Christy is the man. Republican, but i like his style and he looks to have the well being of his people at heart. I can respect that. You want a rethug president in office in 2016, you put this man up.
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