Maggie Haberman looks at New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s (R) slam of House Republicans last week and notes his tone is starting to get on the nerves of conservatives nationally.

“It was vintage Christie — and then some — as he recounted how his calls to Boehner went unanswered, and it articulated clearly a frustration with a dysfunctional Washington system that polls show most Americans share. But it laid stark just how divergent the needs of his reelection bid in New Jersey are from the realities of a potential presidential run in a party that’s tacked hard right not just on social issues but on spending and deficit reduction.”

“Local media and elected officials, along with some national pundits, heaped praise on the governor, who spoke with characteristic bluntness… Still, Christie hit some headwinds nationally from conservatives — including Christie fans — who thought he may have gone overboard hitting an already-diminished national Republican brand. On the party’s right flank, some telegraphed a clear sentiment that Christie’s straight-talking truth teller act had worn on them.”

“I’d like to say to all of you, you did the country a favor.”

— Vice President Joe Biden, quoted by Treasure Coast Newspapers, to supporters of Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-FL) who defeated Rep. Allen West (R-FL) in the November elections.

“Get ready for what could very well be the most expensive gubernatorial elections ever,” Politico reports.

“As if the national profiles of the expected candidates in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races weren’t enough to draw bundles of cash, the new campaign finance structure has state-based and national outside groups considering pouring millions of dollars into these key off-presidential year races.”

“Super PACs, once widely thought to be limited to federal campaigns, are now expected to play on the state level after a series of court decisions effectively rendered state laws restricting independent groups moot. Tax-exempt nonprofits that don’t have to disclose donors — including big names like Americans for Prosperity and American Bridge 21st Century — are also considering directing their flood of money down to the state level for these races, while a secretive nonprofit supporting New Jersey GOP Gov. Chris Christie has already run ads praising his work.”