'Girth doesn't equal character,' writes Frank Bruni
(NEWSER) - Sometimes, size does matter, such as in spelunking or squeezing into a middle seat on economy class flights. "But the presidency? That’s ludicrous," writes Frank Bruni in the New York Times , referring to recent sneering coverage of the portly Chris Christie and his presidential amibitions. There are plenty of reasons to dislike the New Jersey governor, says Bruni, but his waistline isn't one. "Girth doesn’t equal character," he writes. "And mettle has better measurements than the number of scoops in your post-dinner sundae or miles in your pre-breakfast run." More»
