Chris Christie Vetoes $420K 'Snooki Subsidy' Production Credit

[RamboLiberal]

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) has vetoed a $420,000 "Jersey Shore" production credit that was criticized by local lawmakers as a "fake tanning" tax break and "a terrible, terrible and misguided waste."

"I have no interest in policing the content of such projects," Christie said in a press release. "However, as chief executive I am duty-bound to ensure that taxpayers are not footing a $420,000 bill for a project which does nothing more than perpetuate misconceptions about the State and its citizens."

Earlier this month, NJ.com reported that the New Jersey Economic Development Authority approved the tax break for the MTV show's first season in 2009, which soon became known as the "Snooki Subsidy" by critics and local newspapers.

"I can't believe we are paying for fake tanning for 'Snooki' and 'The Situation', and I am not even sure $420,000 covers that," said State Rep. Declan O'Scanlon (R).

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[spanone]

1. let's talk about the corporations that get billions in tax breaks, hey chris?

cheap publicity

[warrior1]

2. now he does it

how long have they been on tv?

[HopeHoops]

3. All I know about "Sooki" is it is a synonym for unattractive whore.

I couldn't pick her out of a lineup.

[tammywammy]

4. Something I agree with him on. Good for him. n/t