Chris Christie Tackles Plainfield

As part of a tour to address urban problems, former Attorney General (Correction: U.S. Attorney) and current Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie visited Plainfield. Here, Assemblyman Jerry Green attempts to challenge Christie as he concludes his downtown visit.

Christie appears to be trying to comprehend Green's impromptu questions.

Christie chats with the owner of Appliance-Arama, who told the gubernatorial candidate, "They're trying to take my building," referring to a still-unresolved eminent domain case on the PNC Bank block.

Suburban Jewelers owner Lisa Cohen explains issues of doing business in an urban center and Christie promises help.

At Bill's Luncheonette, customer Tracie Adams poses with Christie. She said she wants his support to help with crime, taxes and school issues.

The owner of Bill's Luncheonette, with his characteristic sprig of basil behind his ear, had no idea Christie was on his way to pay a visit.

Urban fiction author J.M. Benjamin told Christie how he turned his life around after serving time in prison.

The media gaggle was interesting, though this writer was not as competitive as others, leaving the coverage to the gainfully employed professionals. Check your print media and NJN, etc. for more details.

--Bernice Paglia