Chris Christie says national teachers union deserves a punch in the face
NEW YORK (WABC) --
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said on Sunday the national teachers union deserves "a punch in the face."In an interview with CNN, the Republican presidential candidate was asked about his long-standing take on how he handles bullies -- by punching them in the face. He was asked who deserves a punch in the face, and didn't hesitate in saying the national teachers union.
He said the organization does not promote better education for children.
"They're for greater membership, greater benefits, greater pay for their members," Christie said. "They are the single-most destructive force for public education in America."
On Monday, the American Federation of Teachers responded to Christie's comments, saying his comments are a threat.
Here's the statement issued by AFT President Randi Weingarten:
"Chris Christie has issues-from reneging on his promise to fix pensions to his state's fiscal standing facing near junk bond status. But the biggest issue is he's a bully and has anger management problems. That he would threaten to punch teachers in the face-mostly women seeking to help children meet their potential and achieve their dreams-promotes a culture of violence and underscores why he lacks the temperament and emotional skills to be president, or serve in any leadership capacity. It's a sad day in the life of our nation to see a candidate threaten violence to gain political favor."
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