PoliticsNation   |  February 06, 2013

Christie fires back at doctor's weight comments

Gov. Chris Christie responded angrily to a former White House physician who said she’s worried about Christie’s health and that he may die in office. Rev. Al Sharpton has the details.

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>>> last night, we told you about governor christie having some fun with his weight on "letterman." he pulled out a donut and made a few self deappreciating facts about diet. but then a former white house doctor went on tv and she had this to say to governor christie . j i'm a republican. i like chris christie , a lot. i want him to run. i want him to lose weight . i worry about this man dying in office.

>> today, it was no laughing matter for the governor. heresponded, "she's just another hack looking for her five minutes." and whent onto say she should shut up. he even personally called the doctor today to complain about her armchair diagnosis. but the doctor shot back with a statement. it's unfortunate to hear the governor christie 's reaction. it doesn't take a physician to look at him and observe he's overweight. governor, the ball is in your