N.J. Gov. Chris Christie "weeps" after meeting Bruce Springsteen

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses a gathering Oct. 27, 2012, in North Wildwood, N.J. / AP

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie hasn't been shy about his passion for Bruce Springsteen.

He's been to countless shows (more than 100, he says), has quoted lyrics in speeches and speaks openly about his love for The Boss. But Springsteen hasn't really acknowledged Christie - until now.

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The Republican governor had a couple of interactions with Springsteen this past week in the wake of superstorm Sandy. Christie says he was so moved by their conversation that he cried when he got home; it was a high point in a long and tough week.

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He first met Springsteen at Friday's benefit concert and telethon for storm victims.

"We hugged," Christie said during a press briefing. "He told me it's official: we're friends. I told the president today, actually, that the hug was great and when we got home, there was a lot of weeping because of the hug. And the president asked why. I said, 'Well, to be honest, I was the one doing the weeping.'"

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He also spoke with his idol on the phone this week. Springsteen has been campaigning with President Barack Obama, and during their travels, the president gave Christie a call to discuss New Jersey's recovery from the storm that washed away many of New Jersey's beach towns. Mr. Obama then passed the phone to the New Jersey rocker.

"[Mr. Obama] told me in times of real difficulty, he thought that the only thing better than one Jersey guy were two Jersey guys, and he put Bruce Springsteen on the phone," Christie said.

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"Bruce said to me how proud he was of his state and how proud he was of the people of this state and how tough they are," Christie added. "And he'll be back to the Jersey Shore soon."

Christie supports Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, but has praised the way Mr. Obama has handled superstorm Sandy.

Over the summer, Christie told The Atlantic about what he thought it would like if he actually met Springsteen - and they had a conversation.

"My view on it is that I'm not a priority of his right now," he said. "At some point maybe I will be. If Bruce and I sat down and talked, he would reluctantly come to the conclusion that we disagree on a lot less than he thinks."

[sporatica]

Your house got swept away in the storm, weep away. You lost everything you ever worked for in a storm, go ahead and weep. You're still without power a week after the storm, feel free to weep. Your grandma was found drowned in her own living room - I'll weep with you. Got a hug from Bruce Sprignsteen??? ***!? Why was Bruce Springsteen on Air Force One in the first place?

[SSOOWS]

I am tired of you people who are whining. You got your wish. Another 4 years (probably more) of your pal, comrad obama. I hope you enjoy your country after it continues to spiral downhill in all the debt, the lack of military protection, the gas prices, the lack of jobs, not to mention obaa himself. You deserve him. You worship him and his wife. You got them and you deserve them because they are Communists, Socialists, Fascists. Oh yes, you deserve just what you voted for. So quit whining and crying. It is all your problem now, and no one cares about you. So you might have to put your work boots on now and actually work.

[commenter777]

He's had a lot on his plate(no pun intended, I'm fat too) with the hurricane tearing up his state. That would be an emotional time for a person that cares. :) I like Christie even though I'm a democrat.

[judymar14]

Christie is a traitor to his party, all because Romney didn't pick him for vp. Crying when meeting Bruce Springsteen? please!

[Conservativesareidiots]

I do believe that, unlike in your case, that the milk of human kindness does run through Chrisie's veins, even if diluted.

[Sugarluvit]

Christie you big p(u)ssy!

[texas1993]

I am not a big fan of Gov Christie. However, I do applaud his ability to put the people of New Jersey ahead of partisan politics. I also long for the days when both parties could battle it out respectfully without all of the partisanship.

[KPeters_from_UK]

TIREDOFBEINGBANNED says:Hey Tex....I'm not pro war, I've just never run from one when my country needed me....and by the way....you forgot Obama, Mohamad Ali and slick Willie Clinton. Oh yea....."Born in the USA" and made millions, all in a country he hates.
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Wait...where was Romney during that time...oh yeah on the French sandy beaches writing Ann's name in the sand. Paris must have been nice.

Where was Obama during that time...grade school? Crap. Did you even bother to do the math before you wrote that ****?

[USSAmerikan]

Christie is done. Perhaps he can choose to move to turn into a Democrat. Maybe he can get a cabinet post. Diet Czar?

[CommanderUSN]

Oh goodness, this guy did more to help Obama get elected than 2 months of commericals. So sorry about New Jersey, but it has to be cleaner now after Sandy.

[bobnjersey]

[So sorry about New Jersey, but it has to be cleaner now after Sandy.]
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you don't sound that sorry at all.

actually ... you sound like a complete azzh0le.

[unclebernies]

Christie may turn Democrat after seeing the light through BRUCE.