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Janison: Pols up ratings in storm response

President Barack Obama and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (left)

Photo credit: Getty Images | President Barack Obama and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (left) chat with a man at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center on Staten Island. (Nov. 15, 2012)

For political players, the theatrics of governance loomed huge amid the wreckage and need that superstorm Sandy created.

The playbook for leaders during such emergencies seems simple enough, though it has proved elusive for some: Show up, share information, display solidarity and avoid saying or doing anything that appears stupid.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, slammed for being in...

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