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Bush Aide: Chris Christie Is ‘Actively’ Considering 2012 Presidential Bid

Bush Aide: Chris Christie Is Actively Considering 2012 Presidential Bid | Michael Gerson

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stands near a farm tractor as he addresses a gathering Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at Terhune Orchard in Princeton, N.J., after signing farmland preservation legislation into law. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

The Huffington Post:

WASHINGTON — The speculation simply won’t die. On Sunday, former George W. Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson said that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was “actively” weighing the option of jumping into the Republican presidential race amid voter discontent with the current field.

“I don’t think Republicans regard this as a strong field,” Gerson said, during an appearance on ABC’s “This Week.“ ”So there is still talk of people getting in the race. Not just [Sarah] Palin but last week, Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey was in Chicago and had two meetings with serious Republican groups from the Midwest.”

“He is actively, I think, considering getting in this race, which would throw things open once more,” he added. “But the desire for that to happen … it shows that they are not happy with the current field, they think it needs to be filled out in an important way. I don’t know if that is going to happen, but the desire for many Republicans to expand this field shows that they are not content with it.”

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  • crcitizen
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:00pm

    if Perry is getting in, I definitely hope he is not tied to Bush,,, we have had their policies twice and they have had their chance,,,, I am all for Christie and for that matter any one but a progressive lib dem, and now to fight the Tea Party, they have come out with the Starbucks founder’s no labels,,,,, wihich is nothing but a progressive lib dem machine.

     
    • skitrees
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:09pm

      “any one but a progressive lib dem” – surely you jest. I think we need to avoid “progressives” (PERIOD)! The party labels mean nothing. After years of D switching to R and R switching to I and I switching to D – we shouldn’t allow the lie to continue. We should look at a person’s stance on the issues, and forget about the stupid labels of arbitrary parties.

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    • Ballot_Box_Revolution
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:13pm

      What about a progressive republican?? you for one of them?? You have been duped into thinking that only democrats have progressives in their midst…

      Party pushing is a raw ingredient in the recipe for “how to get into this mess”…

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:29pm

      You’re so right, Ballot_Box_Revolution.
      A “republican” in liberal states, such as New Jersey and Massachusetts, doesn’t have to be truly Republican.
      All they have to be are RINOs.

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    • PoliticalJunkieToo
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:47pm

      Perry is already being tied to the “Dumb” label that Bush was given.

      However, Perry has worse titles than DUMB. Conservatives haven’t vetted him – it is just the “elites” who want him because their other choice Romney is going nowhere.

      Rick Perry’s Crony Capitalism Problem
      http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304760604576428262897285614.html

      14 Reasons Why Rick Perry is NOT a Conservative and Why he would be a BAD President
      http://www.infowars.com/14-reasons-why-rick-perry-would-be-a-really-really-bad-president-2/

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    • PoliticalJunkieToo
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:52pm

      Perry Repeats Opposition to US-Mexico Border Fence
      http://www.theblaze.com/stories/perry-repeats-opposition-to-us-mexico-border-fence/

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    • toto
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:54pm

      Before Christie can (quite literally) viable as a candidate, he needs bariatric surgery or some other means to get to a healthy weight, otherwise, if he should run “as is”, the vice-presidential candidate will be incredibly more important than is normally the case.

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    • Ookspay
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:56pm

      I would consider Christie but he has some splaining to do regarding gobal warming and 2nd ammendment. The main thing I want in a candidate and POTUS is to hear them say that the Fedearal Government is way too big and has overeached it’s Constitutional boundaries. I want to hear them say that they are closing most if not all Federal agencies, FEMA, EPA, DOE, HUD just to name a few. Return most responsibilities to the states as intended.

      I would also like to hear them say that we are going to drill for natural gas and oil any and everywhere we can. Build pipielines and Nuclear plants creating milllions of jobs while leaving a trillion a year here in our economy.

      I do not want to hear a preacher in chief. The social issues like abortion and gays can wait, let’s win first and not alienate too many swing voters.

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    • HKS
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 3:37pm

      @ skitrees, You got it right, labels mean nothing. I personally have been watching all of these guys and granted they have some good points, but I‘m not hearing the one’s I want to hear. The only place I have heard what I want to hear is Donald Trump. Go figure, you would think at least one of these people running would get the point of the real problem, Trump does.

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    • NeoFan
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 3:51pm

      Pay attention people! Christie is not a conservative. Not even close. Global Warming? What is his plan to have the Chinese follow our lead when we begin to shutdown everything that causes Global Warming? Do we surrender everything that makes our economy grow and just hope every other country on the planet will do the same? Anyone that is behind the Global Warming Hoax seeks the destruction of our Country. Christie is on board the Global Warming train to the third world.
      You have to be a complete idiot to buy into the Green BS.

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    • PoliticiansRCrooks
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 4:04pm

      See this is the problem with people like you. Since a Liberal/Socialist is in charge and screwing up our Country,, you‘ll just except some one that’s not a progressive. ??? The govt. plays us all the time. They use both sides to get by. So when one side doesn’t work.. they move over to the other side fooling you that they are gong to fix it. THIRD PARTY!! OR Ron Paul!!

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    • OutofSympathy
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 4:08pm

      TOTO, just how the hell do you think we got in the position we are in. I for one could care less what a polititian looks like (Obama is a good looking man but is an incompetent president), instead we should be looking at the leadership and competence of anyone running for President.

      P.S. I didn’t capitalize the word President when referring to Obama for a reason, HE ISN’T ONE.

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    • Jezcruzen
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 4:41pm

      Christy is very weak on the Second Amendment. Thats enough for me never to support him. He needs to stay in Jersey where his attitude fits in.

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    • jjoy
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 5:03pm

      christi has about as much chance of being elected as mcCain did in 2008…

      He is a “Gun-Grabber”… 2nd Amendment folks won’t vote for him… If the repulseicans are dumb enough to nominate him, obama will be re-elected in 2012.

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    • Ookspay
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 6:29pm

      I have said this before. I would much rather have someone of average intelligence with great character and principles than an Einstein who is dishonest and wishy washy.

      I cut McCain’s name off of my 2008 bumper sticker a few yeas ago, it now says Palin. Works for me.

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    • INOGAWD
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 6:43pm

      Christy would be somewhere on top ofthe list… But the people from

      the North East scare the Hell out of Me..Too much Chronieism and

      they act like the Southwest does not even exist..we need someone

      that will work for all 50 States and not just for the elitst kerks from

      the NE….and do something about Gas and Food prices and secure

      the Fricken Border. went from 6 Million under Bush / Obama to 15

      Million…Stop The F’N Flow….

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    • INOGAWD
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 7:17pm

      Sarah Palin / Marco Rubio — NO RINO‘s or North East chronie’s

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    • Ookspay
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 7:31pm

      @INOGOD, If Palin is at the top of the ticket West brings military expertise that Rubio doesn’t have. If any one else wins the primary then definitely Rubio as Veep.

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    • abbygirl1994
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 7:38pm

      Lets not vote for the obvious, not the one who the media pushes onto us.. we are fools if we do that.. we need to get smart and dig deep on every candidate. Lets see who will fix the country, who is tough and smart. Personally I like Chris Christie.. he speaks from mostly memory.. (doesn’t need a teleprompter) and he certainly tells it like it is. He knows his numbers when he speaks.. mostly we need to vote out all liberals and progressives. A no nonsense person! Someone who will clean up and get back to the constitution and clean house.. Its gonna hurt for awhile.. but we MUST do something and we all must give a lot to turn our country around!

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    • dr_funk
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 7:54pm

      Christie isn’t conservative. Neither is Perry. Neither is Romney.

      Please, people, RESEARCH THEIR RECORDS.

      If any of you have never voted in the primary process, then you especially need to examine these candidates’ records. We don’t have to settle for another big government progressive who likes to spend and take on more debt.

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    • IntegrityFirst08
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 8:21pm

      Here come the Ron Paul goons again. LISTEN GUYS HES A RHINO. LISTEN TO ME BECAUSE IM AN INTERNET AVATAR. Idiots, you make my claim so easy to prove. Every canidate is the @#$%^&* plague if its not RP. Well maybe these people like Christie for their own reasons.

      Ron Paul Supporters take a page right out of the Union/Liberal democrat playbook when it comes to bullying and shouting people down with nonsense CONSPIRACY theories.

      I think eveyone is tired of you Ron Paul guys already. GTFO and go home. Tail between your legs cause you wont win.

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    • patjr1124
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 8:22pm

      Christie is being pushed because they DON’T think the field is strong enough. They know that Romney and Perry will fall out eventually. And guess who that leaves standing. SARAH PALIN. And the establishment cannot have their crony capitalistic system destroyed by her.

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    • lillymckim
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 8:23pm

      Starbucks owner claiming “No Label” status who’s he kidding?..

      How about a big fat Democrat Label … a flaming Liberal Label…an all in for Obama label..
      he leaves a very bitter taste in my mouth just like his Obama and Starbucks coffee

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    • TXPilot
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 8:33pm

      Well crap!!!….is it too late to get Donald Trump to run???

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    • OllieK
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 8:56pm

      To CRCitizen: Well, Christie is a RINO. He supported the building of the mosque at ground zero, he refused to have New Jersey join in the suit to repeal Obamacare with 26 other state governors, and he favors amnesty for illegal aliens. He’s no conservative, and before you go making comments about “hoping” what Perry is not, do a little research. Obviously, you have internet access; informing yourself is better than “hoping.” This way you will learn that Perry (who is not at all friendly with Bush) is a much preferred candidate over Christie. Though he is not the perfect conservative Republican, Perry can and will beat Obama.

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    • joe1234
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:31pm

      christie is a fat fascist…ordering people off the beach during that so-called hurricane, he’s against gun rights and big muslim wacko supporter.

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    • chexfive
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:34pm

      Lets see the family tree, how many of these candidates are related to the Bushes?

      On another note, How come the postings for the B of A story have been removed, I posted a few minutes ago (9:30pm EST) and it showed up as posted at 6:30pm, then in a minute it was gone, nowhere to be found as were several other posts. I know the B of A is a hot topic, worth more than 52 comments, it seems now none can be posted. What gives Blaze?

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    • toto
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:35pm

      Outofsympathy, I don’t care what a candidate looks like either, I’m speaking strictly from a health point of view. The Presidency is an extremely high stress job and someone as out of shape as he is at a very high risk for a heart attack or stroke. All I’m saying is that his weight is an issue.

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:38pm

      Ookspay
      Well said….PALIN anyday over christy…She would do well with WEST as VP…The LADY HAS MY VOTE when she enters the race!!!

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    • GUT_CHECK
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:01pm

      i see a photo of a podium, a tractor and cristie. is it an optical illusion they are all the same size?

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 12:47am

      IntegrityFirst08
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 8:21pm
      ==============================
      About your Ron Paul comments:
      Isn’t it ironic that the biggest reason why RP would not be electable is because of his mostly not-so-stable supporters?
      They are his worst enemy. You are right though, even without his crazy following, many of his ideas would be un-acceptable to most voters. And for those people that actually research candidates, they would do well to study the line that runs through Ron Paul’s thinking, his love of pure Libertarian ideology, and the love of Anarchists of the idea of a Ron Paul presidency. It’s a crazy web, but one that comes together easily if people know what they are reading. I have said many times that an RP presidency would be as bad as Obama’s, although for different reasons.
      Here‘s a quick example of why I don’t trust RP’s support structure… They are already discussing what to do if Paul loses the primary. The plan is to immediately have him run on a 3rd party ticket to go up against Obama. This will pull support, money, and votes, away from whomever is the GOP nominee and automatically hands Obama another 4 years.

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    • BS61
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 3:56am

      Christie is just another RINO, read it and weep! From a New Jersian. http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-intro

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    • staggerlee32
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:03am

      Well of course he’s like Bush, Obama, Clinton……. he went to the Bilderberg meeting in ‘07….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0drl8oUzJ9Q&feature=player_embedded#!
      it’s time Americans wake up and stop voting for the “elite’s” hand picked canidates.

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    • IntegrityFirst08
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 11:17am

      OMG NOT THE BILDERBERG!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys are losers. TALKING POINT LOSERS. Smear afterSmear. These people are absolutly not Intellectually qualified to debate you RP supporters on who should be the primary.

      DO ANY OF YOU NORMAL PEOPLE SEE THE CONNECTION???????? These people are just like them, not normal americans. BILDERBERG???????? comon man, you need better stuff than this.

      WAIT I GOT IT..

      RON PAUL WENT TO THE BILDERBERG

      OMG DONT VOTE RON PAUL…….Losers who the hell cares about you conspiricy thoerists.

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    • Mary Carol
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:36pm

      I am disappointed in Perry; thought he might be good to run. Have read that he is for illegal immigration and feels they should be helped with citizenship. ALSO, he has allowed in Texas for Islam to be taught in the schools. Now that Islam hasa foot in the door; God help us!

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  • Ballot_Box_Revolution
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:59pm

    Should have done it before your hurricane melt down Chris….

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    • CatB
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:22pm

      And kissing Obama’s a$$ today for “aid” …

      TEA!

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    • crackerone
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 2:34pm

      The hurricane meltdown reminded me of Howard Dean.

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    • Gerrymanderer
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 4:07pm

      If your house was destroyed by the hurricane or flood USE YOUR OWN MONEY TO REPAIR IT. Stop taking our tax money. TEA. Christie needs to refuse all aid to his state. Stop the WELFARE STATE. How about some RUGGED INDIVIDUALISM? Let’s all take our hands out of the coffers and stop the spending. Hard out of luck – do something about it.

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  • WileyCoyoteSuperGenius
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:59pm

    Christie isn’t ready…This country doesn’t need another “On the Job Training” president. These Bush cronies just hate Gov. Perry and are willing to let Obama get another term just so Gov. Perry doesn’t get elected. Hey, Karl Rove…SHUT UP and move on…

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    • chazman
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:43pm

      … I agree. What’s good for New Jersey is not necessarily good for America …

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    • PoliticalJunkieToo
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:50pm

      What’s good for New Jersey

      ____
      There is nothing good about NJ. It was voted the least free state in the union. Sad!

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    • NHwinter
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 4:40pm

      I don’t trust Christie, don’t like some of his policies and ideas. Don’t like Perry, he is a Bildeberg man. Everyone keeps knocking Romney, but at this point, I think he is our best hope.

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    • DianeCee
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 8:08pm

      I voted for Governor Christie because he was willing to attack real issues. But, as usual here in NJ, the special interests have won big money by addressing our Supreme Court, all appointed sociaists. It is a crime what goes on in NJ, and many, many natives have packed up and left. Thsi is not Governor Christie’s fault. He is tight on gun rights because the numerous ghetto killings are already more than you can imagine. We all pay a price in NJ for the welfare baggage previous governors bussed in.

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  • bolsen00
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:54pm

    Christie has insisted that he will not run over and over again. Christie said he didn‘t know what he had to do short of dying to let people know he’s not running and his wife would never forgive him if he ran. If he gets in now, how can we trust what he says? There are obviously very serious health factors in his life to be considered as well, and the concern that it’s very likely Christie could have a health crisis as president and the vice president would have to take over his duties. How can we vote for him in the primary not knowing who the VP would be. I’m not concerned about that with everyone, just with Christie. I’d be concerned about that with Huckabee too if he had run.

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  • 8jrts
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:54pm

    Why are any of you listening to these people?? ““He is actively, I THINK, considering getting in this race…” meaning no facts, just opinion. The guy is just throwing it out to see if it sticks in your craw and you are telling him how to do it and where it hurts the most!! Just because Christie has a meeting or two doesn’t mean he will run for President!! I live in NJ and don’t want to lose him before he finishes fixing things here…then I would be happy to see him start on the rest of the country.

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    • The Gooch
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:12pm

      Point taken, but the COUNTRY needs Christie, not just NJ. From what has been revealed with Romney and Perry, those well-coifed partisan fops aren‘t fit to carry Christie’s boots. It’s evident a conservative woman will never be allowed to be a serious contender. The only other serious choice at this point is Paul Ryan. Ron Paul? Eh, he’s like the L. Ron Hubbard of conservatism… his followers are looking for hope and change… along with Bigfoot aliens to take them away on the mothership to the magic volcano of libertarianism utopia.
      Don’t be stingy with your love! I may actually bother to vote if Christie gets into the fray. Can you imagine him excoriating the big R puppets, the media and then ol’ Barry O.? It would be a thing of beauty. It would be nice to have a real leader for a change.

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    • SamIamTwo
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 2:40pm

      Yep, they have a SW program that sweeps the entire internet to determine if we are for or against. New age of floating a balloon up into the air…Google is prob the contractor. LOL

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    • PoliticiansRCrooks
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 4:05pm

      New Jersey is a Joke. I live here and there is noting good about it

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    • southernORcobra
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 5:34pm

      NJ can keep him he’s a gunngrabber

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  • Constructionist
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:53pm

    @Mailman: I agree that West and Christie would be a strong ticket, but I would prefer to see West/Christie as opposed to the other way around. Christie is a litle soft on the Second Amendment for my taste. Of course, living in NJ, one tends to pick up such attitutes through osmosis.

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  • SamIamTwo
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:49pm

    “He is actively, I think,…”

    I think this is all thankful.

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:36pm

      I am actively thinking the paulbots will come out the wood work to tell us how he is a NeoCon NWO freak. But he is nothing but a northern east coast Rino

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    • sambachico
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 5:55pm

      @ REPUBLICORP

      With Christie’s global warming stance, he’ll fit in just like Romney or Perry. I don’t actually see the globalists ties, but he definitely sympathizes with much of their big government rhetoric. I’ll give Christie props for taking on the Unions in NJ, they are probably a more powerful lobby in that state than any lobby in DC, maybe except for the MIC. I encourage him to run, the vote will just be split further between Romney, Perry, Bachamnn. Paul will continue gaining momentum whether you like it or not. Paul’s message continues to spread like wild-fire on social networking. He’ll be around 16-18% next month nationally and may actually chip away at the #2 spot from Romney. If Christie enters, I would bet Perry’s, Romney’s numbers would drop at least 5% each.

      Perry knocked the wind out of Bachmann’s campaign. Not Paul’s.

      Paul may have a hell of a time trying to win the nomination, but I have no doubts he could demolish Obama in a landslide in the general election. People want someone who has been honest and not flip-floppy. Paul has had the same message since the 80′s, and he’s been right about the economy and the fed back then. Maybe in time you’ll come around to supporting his view on ME Foreign Policy after we finish off the dollar as the worlds reserve currency w/ our meddling. When gas is $10 a gallon in a few years, you‘ll think back to Paul’s warnings. Think Islam is the main enemy? I think it’s the globalists who run

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 6:45pm

      Sambachico you are right that Paul could beat Obama but not for the reason you think….
      1) the libs are disappointed with Obama
      2) Ron Paul is supported by Moveon.org so his message will resonate with the disenfranchised left.

      Advertisement produced and paid for by MOVEON.ORG
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh-PxT12rpE

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    • cous1933
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:48pm

      CrazyTexan,
      Who cares who paid for the ad? Every word Ron Paul said in the ad is true. That’s all that matters.

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  • wethepeoplepress
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:48pm

    NJ Governor Christie says critics of Hamas-linked judge are “ignorant” and “this Sharia law business is just crap”

    http://www.jihadwatch.org/2011/08/nj-governor-christie-says-critics-of-hamas-linked-judge-are-ignorant-and-this-sharia-law-business-is.html

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  • nomodimcrats
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:46pm

    all I care about is Obama being one term president, that’s all!!!

    4 more years of Obama and this country would be unrecognizable

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    • rockstone
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:06pm

      Then elect Manson…. he’d take the job! That’s where you eventually wind up with the “anything but….”
      attitude. All kinds of filth can come to power on the “anybody but…” ticket.

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    • RavenGlenn
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:36pm

      Seriously, that is a terrible mentality to have. I would rather have Obama get a second term than elect a progressive, liberal-leaning republican again. Maybe if Obama wins again despite what a crappy job he has done, the Repubs would get it through their thick skulls that they need to find someone with conviction who gets the government out of the people’s way.

      Right now, all the front-runners are George W. Bush all over again…if not worse.

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  • dictionmary
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:46pm

    Christie-Palin: That’s The Ticket!

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  • Old Youth
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:45pm

    Levin said it best

    “This is a governor — he’s an elected official,” Levin said. “He’s talking to his citizens this way. People aren’t hanging around on the beach to get a tan when it’s overcast, windy and raining. And ‘get out of your beach house.’ In other words, drop everything you own. Drop everything you have because the governor says so. And if you don’t do it, you get maligned by the governor. Now this is a man whose ego is completely out of control.”

    Levin explained that homeowners should have been left to make their own evacuation decisions. The governor, he insisted, could have encouraged an evacuation and explained that people ignoring his plea would do so at their own risks, without the benefit of public services.

    Christie, Levin said, was missing the point: Beachgoers weren’t the only ones in the storm’s path, and some had their entire livelihoods at stake on the Jersey shore.

    “We’re not talking about just surfers on the beach,” sniped Levin. “He said ‘get out of your beach houses.’ Well, what do you think you have along the coast? Homes, beach house I guess we can call them, condominiums, small businesses. The governor’s job is to provide people with information and if he thinks they should leave based on the best information he has. He should strongly encourage it. He shouldn’t belittle them. He shouldn’t scream at them. He shouldn’t call them names. Just say it like a statesman, you big slob.”

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    • MODEL82A1
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:53pm

      It’s Pitiful that you need a talk show host to speak for you.

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    • LibertyWon
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:58pm

      Pul-ease! If he came out and said, “well, we think it would be best, if, well, maybe, people not stand around and spectate a storm surge,“ The ”Situation” would have been down there workin on his tan!

      This is the best news I’ve heard in a long time.

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    • Conservative Hippy
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:59pm

      I disagree, He said it the way he did to let people know the situation was serious. If he would have just said, “hey guys I hear theres a storm a brewin and ya’ll might wanna think about moving inland a bit.” If he did that more people would have stayed and put themselves and rescue workers in danger. If you knew a terrorist was going to blow up a building, would you say to the folks in the building “hey you might want to think about leaving” or would you say “Everyone, get the F out of here now!”?…

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    • rockstone
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:02pm

      Good post. Levin is right.This guys has an ego as big as Obama’s. Big ego’s are always dangersous. They can be your best friend on day, and on the next….who knows?

      But….. at the end of the day, if you really want a RINO…I guess he’s as good a choice as anyone.

      As for myself… I’ll pass.

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    • wethepeoplepress
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:05pm

      Levin also said Ron Paul is crazy for not wanting to invade IRAN without Congressional consent. For a constitutional schoolar as he is presented to be, I will remind Levin and his supporters that statement is a Oxymoron.

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    • Ballot_Box_Revolution
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:09pm

      Trying to point things out to some people are like trying to point things out to a cat…..“Yeah i see your finger” but do not understand what the finger is for.

      It is not about him warning people to get off the beach….that after all is his job. It’s how it is done…If you think you can talk to people like that with the title of Governor, imagine the ego that would go to his head if he had the title of President……THAT is the point….

      Die hard party pushers (on both sides) is what ruined this country….Protect your man at all costs, he has the support of the party……please……sometimes you have to call them out….

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    • 8jrts
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:21pm

      Levin is wrong on this one. Living at the shore all my life I can tell you….people don’t listen to much when it comes to “warnings”….it’s a lose-lose situation for the Gov. and he chose to take the chance on saving lives. If people had stayed and it was a disaster and Gov. had just asked?? He’d be in jail!! Christie did the right thing.

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    • Live Laugh Love
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 2:02pm

      I couldn’t agree more with Levin. Christie is a RINO!!

      What’s worse is his stance on Global Warming.

      Chris Christie had a press conference about Man-made Global Warming and how to fight it:

      These quotes were not taken out of context. You can watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-qMoqAfViM

      Chris Christie:
      “I have always said that Climate Change is real and is impacting our state…We (humans) are a part of the problem… we need to work to put policies in place that will work to reduce the contributing factors…

      (((at the 5:35 mark))) “The future for New Jersey is in ‘Green Energy’ and we have already we’ve put into place policies to broaden our access to renewable sources of energy, cleaner natural gas generation, and ending our reliance on Coal Generation. Now let me start there: One of the things that I am announcing today is that THERE WILL BE NO NEW COAL PERMITTED IN NEW JERSEY. From this day forward, any plans that anyone has regarding any type of COAL-BASED GENERATION OF ENERGY IS OVER…. We need to commit in New Jersey to making coal a part of our past.”

      Now, is it just me, or do these comments sound more like the anointed one, Barack Obama, and not the so called “conservative” Chris Christie??? Obama wants to tax coal-energy our of existence (and of course some can argue that his stance is constitutional…even though it’s not). But CHRIS CHRISTIE wants to flat out make it illegal. If you want more liberal big gove

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    • cous1933
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:08pm

      Here’s a brilliant article by Jack Kerwick perfectly describing Levins (and other neocons) Paul Derangement Syndrome. It’s worth reading for both Ron paul critics and supporters.

      http://thenewamerican.com/opinion/jack-kerwick/8847-ron-paul-versus-the-enemies-of-reason

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  • MODEL82A1
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:44pm

    America will not elect a fat, unattractive president. First Lady? Not so much. Sad but true.

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    • Conservative Hippy
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:01pm

      Lincoln was ugly… FDR was fat and crippled…

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    • mycomet123
      Posted on September 5, 2011 at 9:46am

      Is that what people judge when picking their president is their outward appearance? What happened to the good old days when men were judged by their character? That having been said, from a health perspective I hope Christey doesn’t run because I do think the added stress of campaigning would but him at increase risk for a heart attack.

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  • mailman
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:43pm

    If Perry has anything to do with Bilderberg he needs to go.Christie/West or West/Christie.

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    • MODEL82A1
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:47pm

      It’s the lizard-aliens you REALLY need to worry about.

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    • rockstone
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:04pm

      You‘re supporting two guys who aren’t even running…. You do realize that… don’t you?

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 3:40pm

      At least he’s not a bigot.He‘s a Catholic who doesn’t hate and is fair to Muslims.[like me].

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    • Applehead
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 6:03pm

      LIVE LAUGH LOVE,
      Were being worked from all sides! Who is a true conservative? Ron Paul in my opinion! These other guys are establishment Republicans and the media nudges you into the choices they want! They shape our minds and the way we think and topics we debate!!! The entire media is evil and all roads lead to Jerusalem, a small elite number of Billionaires with a whale on top! They rule the world and limit our choices into their choices!!! The New World Order my friend!

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  • katy
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:42pm

    He’s NOT getting my vote based on his COMPLETE IGNORANCE on the MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD. They lie to get where they need to be, They lie to get what they need. He need s serious schooling from someone like Frank Gaffney on the threat of radical Muslims posing as patriotic Americans.
    Christie thinks it’s no big deal.

    NO WAY!!!

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  • checkit
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:41pm

    WOW are we having a SOLID RINO contest this election?

    NO MORE RINO’s!!!!

    No more Bushes Clinton’s, no more of these typical FRAUD politicians, SHEESH!

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:34pm

      LOL on the RINOs. Exactly what I was thinking. The GOPs have sold out to such a grand extent, they can’t see anything but RINO.
      Perry, Romney or Christie? — Some choice! There‘s not a nickel’s difference between the two. — and of course, all supported with GOP money — and they WILL DO WHAT THE GOP TELLS THEM TO DO when in office, as well.

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    • jakartaman
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 4:50pm

      Palin is no RINO -and she would shake up the status quo for sure – just sayin!

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  • mailman
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:41pm

    If Perry has anything to do with Bilderberg he has to go.Anyone with any affiliation with them are against the Constitution.

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  • YepImaConservative
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:39pm

    I like the terminology this story uses, lol.

    “…New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was “[actively]” [weighing] the option of [jumping] into…”

    “…they think it needs to be [filled out] in an important way…”

    “… to [expand} this field…”

    Jus‘ sayin’…

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    • Micmac
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:52pm

      LAWL – nice insight!!

      NoBama 2012

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  • Bonnieblue2A
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:39pm

    Christie would be a strong VP but he needs to get himself into better physical condition the way Huckabee did before he ran. Too bad Huckabee is getting obese again.

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  • slikwilson
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:38pm

    Dont really care. He is not the most Constitution minded candidate. For Liberty! Ron Paul 2012!

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:46pm

      Ron who?

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:37pm

      RON PAUL!
      RON PAUL!

      The Tea Party is not about “left” or “right” like a lot of political pundits make it out to be. It’s about the constitution, and limited government. — Ron Paul

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 2:06pm

      Wallace to Paul. “Are you suggesting that heroin and prostitution are an exercise of liberty?”

      Rep. Paul replied “yes, if we legalize heroin tomorrow, is everyone is going use heroin? How many people here would use heroin if it were legal?” And the audience APPLAUDS!!!!

      No wonder so many young folks are supporting Paul these days (maybe even Obama’s young minions once they figure out Paul is okay with drugs and prostitution). Paul appeals to both the young AND dumb.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 2:25pm

      YepImaConservative, what state do you live in that’s going to legalize heroin?
      Are you going to vote for heroin?
      Ever heard of STATE RIGHTS?

      Get a clue instead of repeating sensational sound bites that distort TRUTH.

      TRUTH and LIBERTY should be what all of us want!

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    • PoliticiansRCrooks
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 4:07pm

      i find it funny that stupid people actually think Heroin will be legal. LOL

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    • CrazyTexan
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 6:52pm

      I find it funny that so many Paul supporters, who are clamoring about eminent domain and individual property rights on some subjects are perfectly willing to take the rancher’s land to build a border fence or let the Feds post military troops on private property (not that most ranchers wouldn’t welcome it), but consistency is a bit lacking.

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    • OllieK
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:02pm

      RON PAUL…you know….the guy with the TINFOIL HAT! (cue the Twilight Zone theme)

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  • NDPINDNT
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:37pm

    His entering would really give the Obama administration something to worry about. It would be great to see him enter. He would attract a lot of followers.

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  • checkit
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:37pm

    OH HELL NO!

    He is against the 2nd Amendment! THIS GUY IS A WORSE RINO then perry or Romney!!

    For illegals/ amensty or whatever…
    HELL NO, NO WAY! to Christie! I am sure he is a good guy and a good carsalesman speech guy! He is a GOOD EAST coast RINO GOP, that is it!

    HE would NEVER win the south, bible beltway, nor the west. He would win the liberal GOP, Like Romney.

    Christie, LOL Just look him up on a search just type in Chris Crisite Rino and see all the proff! and do it for Perry and Romney. Just add RINO to the end of your serach and find the facts.

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    • vennoye
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:55pm

      Christie IS good for NJ…………not my choice for candidate for President.

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  • GoingBeck
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:36pm

    Social Conservatives have problems with him too.

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  • uslawman1983
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:34pm

    I don’t think its a weak field. But I’d welcome Gov. Christie to the race. He certainly brings his own brand.

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  • RamboTheDog
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:33pm

    Romney, Perry, Christie..all have some RINO in them..but, I’d take Christie all the way because he tells it like it is and not the typical campaign-speak we here from every other candidate (and always from the POTUS, bleh!)

    After watching Gov. Christie put people in their place with confidence, facts and common sense.. a Christie/Obama debate would REALLY be something to see.

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    • checkit
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:39pm

      He is against the 2nd amendment, anti-gun. For illegal immigration amnesty,, the list is huge he is a solid RINO carsaleman speech giver. Shheesh people do your homework, DON’T BE SHEEP!

      He is GOOD for the EAST COAST Liberal GOP people that’s about it.

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    • LibertyWon
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:03pm

      Hmm, well, it’s either Christie or Paul, but after seeing some posts here, back to Paul I go.

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    • looseyloo
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:59pm

      @LIBERTYWON Seriously? You read a few internet comments and that is how you make a decision on whether to support someone for POTUS?

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  • JohnGaltCalling
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:33pm

    Stop teasing me. Either tell me he is running for sure, or tell me that he’s not running for sure. Stop this play-acting.

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    • LinkedIn G
      Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:47pm

      Yeah Palin and Christie both do it. It’s tiresome.

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