Blow Quote by Chris Christie
![“I feel passionately about issues, and I don't hide my emotions from people. I am not a focus group-tested, blow-dried candidate or governor. Now that has always made some people, you know, uneasy. Some people like that style, some people don't. [...] But I am not a bully.” quote by Chris Christie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9a1/chris-christie-1382_blow_i-feel-passionately-about-issues-and-i-d_2712906.jpg)
“I feel passionately about issues, and I don't hide my emotions from people. I am not a focus group-tested, blow-dried candidate or governor. Now that has always made some people, you know, uneasy. Some people like that style, some people don't. [...] But I am not a bully.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, Chris Christie, 2016
Passionate honesty about emotions and authenticity, rejecting polished political images.
In simple terms: Be authentic, not polished.
Key Takeaway
Stay true to yourself.
Themes
authenticity
politics
emotion
Mood
defiant
transparent
Type
political
personal
When to use this quote
- campaigning
- leadership
- media relations
Key Concepts
integrity
public image
Questions to Reflect On
- How does vulnerability affect leadership?
- What are the risks of being unapologetically yourself?
A Different Perspective
Authenticity can alienate voters.
![“I'm going to be specific so you can render your verdict. Let's go to North Africa, she was the chief engineer of the disastrous overthrow of [Muamar] Qaddafi in Libya. Libya today after Hillary Clinton's grand strategy? Their economy's in ruins. There's death and violence on the streets, and ISIS…” quote by Chris Christie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4ec/chris-christie-1382_chiefs_i-m-going-to-be-specific-so-you-can-rend_31343.jpg)
