Sandy unites rival camps

And for those who missed it,Christie repeated his praise again and again in television interviews,saying the President had been outstanding, incredibly supportive and deserves great credit.

With days to go before a cliffhanger election,a Democratic president was giving the handshake-back pat to his Republican opponents most aggressive campaigner Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey as they prepared to embark on a tour of damage from Hurricane Sandy.

Christie had been scheduled to campaign for Mitt Romney,but he embraced the moment. When President Barack Obama praised the Governor after they finished their tour I want to let you know your governor is working overtime the two were soon swapping compliments.

Its been a great working relationship, Christie said.

I cannot thank the President enough for his personal concern and compassion for our state, he added during a brief news conference. Only last week he dismissed the President as clutching for the light switch of leadership.

And for those who missed it,Christie repeated his praise again and again in television interviews,saying the President had been outstanding, incredibly supportive and deserves great credit.