YouTube Video of the Day: Boy Who Cried "Governor" Gets His Wish

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Brenna Ehrlich
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YouTube Video of the Day: Boy Who Cried "Governor" Gets His Wish

File this under "if you cry hard enough, you'll get your way": A little boy who racked up Internet fame for a video featuring him shedding bitter tears that he's "too small" to be the governor of New Jersey has been rewarded.

The AP is reporting that Gov. Chris Christie signed a proclamation Wednesday appointing Jesse Koczon, 5, honorary governor of New Jersey -- for one day. His twin brother, Brandon, was made honorary lieutenant governor. Jesse was 3 when the video first hit the web in 2009.

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