December 10, 2012 4:36PM 

# Why Chris Christie Vetoed an ObamaCare Exchange 

By [Michael F. Cannon](https://www.cato.org/people/michael-f-cannon) 

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On Thursday’s [episode](http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-december-6-2012/chris-christie-pt--2) of The Daily Show, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) gave one of the better explanations of why states should say no to an ObamaCare Exchange. (Goes from about 1:10 — 2:50.)

| [The Daily Show with Jon Stewart](http://www.thedailyshow.com) | Mon — Thurs 11p / 10c |
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| [Chris Christie Pt. 2](http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-december-6-2012/chris-christie-pt--2) |
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