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To Run or Not to Run: Is Chris Christie Reconsidering Presidential Bid in 2012?

To Run or Not to Run? Chris Christie Could Be Reconsidering Presidential Bid in 2012

In the wake of Thursday night’s GOP presidential debate, many conservatives are reportedly left feeling flat over the choice of Republican candidates on offer — having been particularly disheartened by Texas Governor Rick Perry’s performance, which critics like National Review editor Rich Lowry assert was replete with a number of “notably bad answers.”

The arguably lackluster performances by frontrunners Perry, and perhaps to a lesser extent, Mitt Romney, have prompted a whirlwind of speculation as to whether New Jersey Governor Chris Christie might reconsider throwing his hat in the ring after all. And it seems more than a handful of conservatives are hoping he’ll do just that.

Perhaps the most scathing critique of the top GOP contenders came in a special editorial from The Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol, who wrote:

…no front-runner in a presidential field has ever, we imagine, had as weak a showing as Rick Perry. It was close to a disqualifying two hours for him. And Mitt Romney remains, when all is said and done, a technocratic management consultant whose one term as governor produced Romneycare. He could rise to the occasion as president. Or not.

But in a week in which markets collapsed, Solyndra exploded, our Middle East policy was in meltdown, the Iranian nuclear threat became more urgent, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff fingered our “ally” Pakistan as a sponsor of terror against American forces in Afghanistan—none of the candidates really seemed up to the moment, either politically or substantively. In the midst of a crisis, we’re getting politics as usual—and a somewhat subpar version of politics as usual at that.

Here, just a month before filing deadlines arrive, Kristol was setting the stage for the question others are likely asking: Who else is there?

For Kristol, Lowry, former Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson and a smattering of other prominent conservatives, that answer could be Christie — who, according to Kristol “is, in every sense, a big man for a big job.” Even The Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin said Christie can “raise the money and the roof.”

Adding to the Christie-dialogue, last week The Blaze reported Gerson as saying:

“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.”

So is all this just futile speculation, or is Christie seriously reconsidering a presidential bid? While not citing sources, according to an article in Newsmax Friday, Christie says he will let major Republican donors know if he is deciding to enter the Republican primary within the coming days. The article also notes that over the course of the last several weeks, key Republican donors have been urging the governor to reconsider and that, in an effort to woo the governor, a top-secret meeting was conducted with Christie and several Republican billionaires:

A source familiar with the meeting suggested that Christie seemed inclined to enter the race but said he needed more time.

Christie promised to make a final decision “within two weeks,” the source said.

Another source involved in GOP fundraising tells Newsmax that that uncommitted fundraisers and donors have been receiving phone calls from top political aides to Christie, seeking their feedback about his possible entry into the race.

But perhaps the most compelling piece of “evidence” Christie-fans claim is proof that the governor might reconsider a 2012 presidential bid, came during a recent reporters’ forum at the Heritage Foundation with Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, where Christie disparaged the current GOP field and spoke about what the country really needs.

“I think what the country is thirsting for, more than anything else right now, is someone of stature and credibility to tell them that and say, ‘Here’s where I want us to go to deal with this crisis,’” Christie said.

“The fact that nobody yet who’s running for president, in my view, has done that effectively is why you continue to hear people ask Daniels if he‘ll reconsider and ask me if I’ll reconsider.”

Daniels, who has seemed more definitive in his refusal to run, gave his “good bud” Christie two thumbs-up stating, “I‘m not taking ’no’ from Christie,” Daniels said. “I‘m taking ’not yet.’”

Daniels also told the Post’s Rubin that “Chris is the best example [of a bold leader] that I can think of. He shares my view that too many of our colleagues are too timid.”

But while rumors of a Christie presidential bid abound, just last month the Huffington Post reported that the Christie camp vehemently denied claims that the governor will run in 2012.

“It’s completely untrue — one hundred percent that is not true,” Christie adviser Mike Duhaime said.

“Nothing’s changed.”

Much can change in a month, however, and it is possible that as the spark fizzles out on the current Republican frontrunners, Christie might now see an opportunity to fill a growing void. If Newsmax is correct, maybe we will finally know with a greater degree of certainty in the next two weeks. Or, worst case scenario, we will have our answer before filing deadlines arrive in one month’s time.

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  • didymus
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:47am

    Christie would be BO’s worst nightmare. I’m ready to go out and get my bumper sticker.

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    • Restored One
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:06am

      What bothers me is that Palin & Christie and even West who seem to have so much national Republican/TEA and even Independant support MAY be waiting to the deadline to file. It is almost like they are afraid to debate their own. It just bugs me! I sometimes wish that these guys/girls would run as a team. The POTUS is “A” VP “B”. etc, etc. Stop with the attacks of your own, work together. Who cares whose name is at the top, ATTACK as a team. However that is not how it works, and that is sad!

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    • SavingtheRepublic.com
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 2:19am

      ~^~v~~^~~v~^~
      Not so quick guys. I think he would school BHO but I think it would put us into another realm of problems! I like Christie but its the sound bites that I like. I fear too many are falling for the Scott Brown Effect now with Christie. He has some serious issues that need to be addressed, and is why Mark Levin, staunchly against him, wants him to run to get it all out in the open! Levin argues that things are so far left that Christie who is a miderate seems like a conservative against radical left policies. For example he is on record of being pro-amnesty, did not join the other states suing the govt over Obamacare, pro gun control and the list goes on. Want complete story check this expose` out http://conservativenewjersey.com/chris-christie-a-conservative-myth-exposed

      I have submitted it several times to The Blaze to review but nothing…. its worth the read, and heed caution, he sounds great but so did BHO to many once upon a time!!! If it was BHO vs Christie yes I will vote for Christie but Id be quite concerned! http://SavingtheRepublic.com

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    • SavingtheRepublic.com
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 2:32am

      Part 1 http://conservativenewjersey.com/the-myth-of-christie-conservatism-part-1

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    • PATTY HENRY
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 4:23am

      THINKABOUTIT: Just because some TV stations ‘cashin’ in” put on silly 1+ hour “Debates” which is more about the talking heads than the Candidates…and they force 9 people to stand like dopes on an over designed stage and say 0 doesn‘t mean that’s the ONLY way to get a message out there. PALIN has been at the PODIUM for 3 years nationally, while the rest of them (EXCEPT CAIN) were slapping each other on the back and accomplishing 0 in CONGRESS!!! Huntsman brags like a prissypants that “I SPEAK CHINESE”…well Dude, you didn’t accomplish much did you?! Romney brags about being a BUSINESS MAN ….Is that what they call CORPORATE RAIDERS now? Bachmann and her 23 FOSTER kids (why would anyone refer to their kids as anything but KIDS??) of which some were only with her for 3 days…she is nothing like PALIN. Just a very aggressive, self-serving, lousy decision maker. DeMint, Rubio, Ryan all better than she is. Santorum will come up stronger…NEWT needs to be in CABINET, I hope CAIN will be too, Paul need to fold tin foil…nice guy, has good points but we need someone who doesn’t just tell us what the problems are (after the fact a la John McCain) but has faced the dragons and slayed them : PALIN. What we like about Christie is his NEW JERSEY swagger, but he has baggage and an obvious discipline problem…no offense intended. WATCH “THE UNDEFEATED” or READ “AMERICA BY HEART” you’ll feel good about PALIN.

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    • PATTY HENRY
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 4:38am

      ALSO: BE AWARE…be very aware that KARL ROVE has been campaigning for JEBBIE BUSH for over a year now…they are quietly trying to slip him in as an alternative. BLASTED PROGRESSIVE BUSHES….IF HW had had a pair and listened to his REAL GENERALS instead of CPowell we wouldn’t have lost 5K lives and 50000 injured in IRAQ…Saddam woulda been dead a decade earlier and probably would have save a lot of innocent lives in IRAQ …+ the women his sons ravaged and killed…but the SAUDI’S who were calling the shots called him off…..NO BUSHES FOR ME, thank you very much. LOOK what HE did to our economy. EVERY TIME we vote for a “Moderate” who can “make it” with the INDIES we lose big time, AMERICA and the GOP. NO CHRISTIE, NO RINOS, PALIN and RUBIO !!! And PS, she is running. She’s been running…her way and no, she’s not afraid of debating…she has been out there taking the jabs while these guys were having lunch in Congress.
      WE need a vetted (PALIN IS MOST VETTED OF ANY CANDIDATE TO EVERY RUN) PATRIOT who gets it that if we don’t win this election…we won’t have another one. IF YOU don‘t believe it then you’re kidding yourselves. THIS is for all the marbles. WE’LL either survive as a REPUBLIC or those effete snobs in DC without any real knowledge will sell out for socialism, dumb jerks that they are, as if socialism worked.

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    • Any_One_But_Obama
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 4:42am

      Sadly he isn’t that Conservative… Tea Partiers in New Jersey are the most outspoke about him not being Conservative. So what do we gain with him entering the race… not much.

      Either way did you see the first ever… CHRISTIE FOR PRESIDENT ad: http://www.americanparchment.com/video/2011/sep/christie_president_ad.html

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    • hauschild
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 10:34am

      @Restored One

      Palin and Christie aren’t “afraid” to debate. Let‘s get that silly notion outta anybody’s squash.

      Both cases are different – Palin has enough common sense to understand that in this day and age, any conservative that takes the traditional route is doomed for failure. Too many outlets trying to paint them bad. Just look at how all our current choices appear – really bad. The media steers the lemmings into the direction they want. Proof? McCain and now Romney. The ultimate goal is not just to beat Obama, but to fix the current problems. If we elect a lightweight, we have not solved any problems. If McCain were POTUS, what really be different except no MarxistCare?

      With Christie, it‘s sort of the same where he’s letting the market make his decision.

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    • bolsen00
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 10:48am

      Christie better not change his mind at this late date…Palin either! There is not enough time to vet them before the primaries start and they have missed the debates where we are able to scrutinize them and ask questions! Filing deadlines need to change…if a person is so disorganized that they haven’t made up their mind, done the fundraising, built the team, then they need to work on other things this time around! Christie hasn’t finished a term as governor and we need to see a significant record to question! Todd Palin is filing for divorce from Sarah according to reports and she will be busy and distracted dealing with that…not to mention she resigned before completing one term as governor and we need a record to scrutinize! If it‘s true she’s been doing drugs like her son, and having a sixth month long affair with her husbands business partner, there are serious flaws in her character!

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    • aafriend
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 11:15am

      Here we are, a defining moment in our history.

      We need a leader who is not chased by the boogie man, a leader that is fearless to speak his mind and tell the American people the truth. Can it be done ? The current field needs to always be on guard and using talking points, who is really running for office the person or the staff. Christie is real, not very often do we get a politician that speaks his mind, does not have to read from a script and uses basic common sense and applies it.

      Here is my fear, If Christie jumps in, i believe the stock market will jump, gold will take a nose dive, banks will start lending and the economy will take off. if that happens who will take credit for it ? Obama,. Would that then assure a Obama re election.

      The American people want strength and back bone in the white house, we have to really be careful. i am just a guy using a little common sense. lets hope Christie jumps in, though the battle will just begin. we must focus on the fact that as Americans we are not socialist, and we must always have a president in the oval office that does not promote socialism. if Christie jumps in we must get behind him to insure he is credited for the economy turning around. just do to the fact he jumps in, the American people will have some certainty about our future.

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    • Inmyopinion
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 11:34am

      Since it seems we are debating here our choices for the presidential bid, I would like to throw Rick Santorum into the discussion. I personally tend to support Rick but would like to hear other’s opinions and views. Why is it he is not favored? Please give me honest, reasonable, and factual answers. I am sincerely interested in what you all have to say. I have not made up my mind about any of our Republican choices and want to pick the best candidate we can for our country.

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    • rox
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:35pm

      I’m in with Christie, but still like Herman Cain.

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:45pm

      Santorum is my guy too.

      His problems:
      He isn’t a business man non-politician like Cain who can use that to bring real freshness to the race. Also Cain speaks better even if less substantively. Santorum is usually right on policy but Cain has more color, no pun intended.
      He isn’t a sitting governor like Perry who can use that base to build support. The public, especially republicans, likes governors for the Presidency. He isn’t a former Governor who ran last time and has the “next in line” factor.
      He isn’t an active congressman acting as a leader in the Tea Party like Bachmann. Who was campaigning to defeat Santorum in the last election? Who was attacking him? No one because until he announced his run he wasn’t in the game.
      He doesn’t have a solid fanatical base of suppport like Ron Paul.

      All this means that he gets little attention. With little attention comes little money. And with little money comes less attention and the media write you off. It‘s a viscious cycle and he’s stuck in the middle.

      His only shot is the “credible” frontrunners blow themselves up and he emmerges as the last credible man with a shot.

      He’s the best on most of the issues: Strong pro-life and pro-marriage. the gays really hate him. He‘s strong on defenese and really understands that the enemy isn’t terrorism, unlike Bush, but radical Islam. He’s solid on the 2nd ammendment, on fiscal issues generally, on immigration. He helped write the Welfare Reform Act.

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    • Inmyopinion
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:06pm

      I like Christie. He is a no bull kind of guy. But do we really know enough about his politics, leadership, and core beliefs to choose him for our president? I know I sure don’t. He is a rookie yet in my opinion. My instinct tells me to let time takes it course with Governor Christie and prove or disprove his qualifications. This is not a popularity contest. It is for the highest seat in the land, the U.S. president. We must be more diligent in researching our presidential candidates. I think we need to take the brass ring out of our noses and get about the business of educating ourselves about our potential POTUS.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:18pm

      SAVING THE Republic.com-I agree with you completely regarding Christie’s questionable views specifically on amnesty for illegals. I would like to know who the billionaires are that are trying to buy this election and their agenda. I strongly feel that the Republican establishment is pro open borders. Look at how Palin ran and supported McCain after the election. How can Palin be considered a conservative when she aggressively supported McCain? I also find it odd how the Republican establishment was shoving Perry down our throats as they touted his conservatism. His illegal immigration support was well known so why did the Republicans’s support him. Look at how Bush spent and really did nothing to secure the border and yet the Republican establishment hailed him as a great conservative. Now the Republican Billionaire’s are touting Christie as the great savior and he is supportive of amnesty. I strongly feel that illegal immigration along with jobs are the most important issues of thee 2012 election. The U.S. is at a tipping point and the more illegals that cross our borders the more haealthcare,education,crime rates increase as well as the Democratic voting base, which directly affects the quality of life for every U.S. citizen.

      I like Romney because he was consistently strong on this issue back in 2008 and in 2011. I also like Santorum,Cain,Bachman and Gingrich. I am very hesitant to vote for someone that some Billionaire has bought and tells me to vote for.

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    • iwuzthinking
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:19pm

      Let us pray for this leader of men and speaker of fiscal truth. Christi and Rubio, West, Ryan…..we are in and can slow the madness

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    • iwuzthinking
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:28pm

      Google You Tube Chris Christi and meet the man

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    • Faith1029
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 3:23pm

      What I don‘t get is why are they pushing Christie to run when he said he didn’t want to? Who wants a President whose heart isn’t really in it? Plus, because of his size, I would be very concerned about his health in such a high pressured job. I now know I don’t want Perry, not sure about Romney. The only other ones I would really like to hear more from is Santorem and Gingrich. Gingrich seems incredibly intelligent but I’m not sure about his personality and if he could unite the parties, but still, I wish the media would give him more time so I can hear what he has to say. This focus on only the two, Perry and Romney is not only unfair to the rest of the candidates, it’s unfair to us. It seems the media decides who the front runners are, not we the people. Give them all a chance, PLEASE!!

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 3:32pm

      “What I don‘t get is why are they pushing Christie to run when he said he didn’t want to? Who wants a President whose heart isn’t really in it? ”

      George Washington didn’t want to run either. I would much rather have someone who wanted to serve his country more than be President. Those are usually hard to come by.

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    • Daiseysnow
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 4:42pm

      Palin, Palin, Palin Come on everybody, Palin, Palin

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    • lionslayer44
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 7:42pm

      while i like his in your face style, it must be noted that he is pro-amnesty, pro-gun control and has many other liberal positions. One thing that really bothers me is that he keeps going to the whitehouse and hanging with the communist in chief. besides the guy is one doughnut short of a massive heart attack. BE PREPARED COLLECT, FOOD, WATER (FILTERS), AMMO. GOD BLESS AMERICA

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    • pittbull50
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 11:02am

      If Christie did not have the motivation to run against Obama, then why the heck should we support him running against Perry? This speaks volumes about Christie…he is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Plus, Christie is obviously receiving funds from muslims: as evidence…his appointment of a muslim judge and his lack of an opinion on the mosque being built on ground zero. Everyone said Obama was going to be a savior, now they are saying Christie is. Beware!

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  • Smokey_Bojangles
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:45am

    A Big Orange Jersey Shore Dude?…..Naw…..Just keep defending Terrorist Muslims,we have enough crazy people running for the GOP.

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    • macpappy
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:37am

      Just another say anything to get elected politician. All I really know about him is that he stood up to the unions, that’s good; but he was weak and naive on the Muslim judge deal, that’s bad. He claimed he would not run, now he will. That’s bad.
      I have no doubt we will pass over the best to elect the best looking anyway.

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 2:59pm

      Come on Macpappy. What is bad about changing your mind about running? He didn’t take a religious vow, and no one was depending on him sticking by what he said. Many have been pressuring him to change his mind. It‘s not like it’s a matter of principle. Jesus actually said that it is a good thing to change your mind if what you said you wouldn’t do was something you should do.

      And since when is he the “best looking”? Ha ha! That is EXACTLY what he ISN’T.

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  • squeaker
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:41am

    After seeing a photo of Christie with obambam looking like they are best friends….No Thanks… Christie in a run for the white house…. jeeeeeezzzz this guy couldn’t run to dinner…lol….. christie you are better being NJ Governor for now.

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    • gr29az
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 10:05am

      so then who’s the perfect candidate? don’t say ron paul

      where do i send a check

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    • ANTISOCIAL-IST
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:13pm

      not only that, i heard cristie say obeyme is “fantastic” two times with my own ears. the only time i’ve ever used the word “fantastic” in regard to obeyme is when i saw him on the girl bike with the crash-test dummy helmet. but cristie was serious and said it with conviction.

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  • banjarmon
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:29am

    RINO from NJ

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  • RightPolitically
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:27am

    Where is Allen West when we need him? I like Christie’s toughness but not his “cockiness.” Allen West is tough but humble as well. That’s the real deal: quiet strength, not bravado.

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    • RightPolitically
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:39am

      And since he (Christie) kidda looks like Wm. Howard Taft, why not nominate the guy to the Supreme Court next time there’s an opening. Since Ma Ginsberg has proven that she’s “crash-proof,” God bless the old gal, who knows when that will occur. But ol’ Bill Taft sure made a great career for himself as Chief Justice after 1600 Pennsylvania. Why not Christie? I think they have real big seats up there too.

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  • SPOT_OF_TEA
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:23am

    If Christie thinks he can win,with this being the most important election in all of our lifetimes,he has an obligation to do so.I really want Sarah Palin to enter the race also….Watching these debates is like watching paint dry…If she enters,the electricity she will bring will change that.

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    • HumbleServant
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:59am

      And then Obama rips her apart in the dbates for abandoning her post in Alaska and the money she has made since she left office.. Nope, she’s had her run.

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    • randy
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:38am

      Yep, and then all she would have to do is rip Obama apart based on his record for the last two and a half years. She’d win any debate with Obama

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    • PATTY HENRY
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 4:27am

      NOPE: SHE TORE UP JOE BIDEN, dude, she never debated OBAMA and since he can’t speak without his teleprompter, PALIN will eat him up for breakfast and spit him out for lunch. THINK BACK…she slam dunked BIDEN “JOE…it’s okay to call you JOE, right?”
      PALIN is OBAMA’S WORST NIGHTMARE and this is not her first rodeo. SHE took on the biggest corporation in the world and their zillions of attorneys and SHE WON! SHE took on the corrupt GOP party in her own state and some of them ended up in jail. NOPE, my money is on PALIN.

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    • gr29az
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 10:11am

      you betcha!

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  • The_Almighty_Creestof
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:22am

    At this point the RNC should call Hillary and ask her to change her party affiliation. I know I’ve been saying this for a year…but none of these guys have what it takes to beat Obama.

    Republicans (and a whole lot of democrats) want Obama gone, but when the time comes to vote…they‘re going to give him another 4 years over this crowd we’ve put together.

    We’ve got several political hack lifers, a couple glassy eyed idealists, a nutcase, a Ross Perot clone with a great tan, a guy who couldn’t inspire a junior high chess club…and all of them, if you did not already know the “who, what and why” about them…you’d stare at them on stage and wonder if this was the tryout for the new MC for Hollywood Squares, Jeopardy or the Price is Right.

    Palin won’t run. Christie won’t run. West won’t run. Ryan won’t run. Rubio won’t run.

    Freaking McCain is probably wandering around day in and day out, saying to himself “Any minute now…the phone’s going to ring…any minute now.”

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  • BeingThere
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:21am

    Stay out of the race you arrogant slob!!!!!

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  • drasner
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:21am

    I have heard Gov. Christie criticized by conservatives on gun related issues. But, know that he commuted the sentence of Brian Aitken, who was facing time because of NJ draconian gun laws. The Gov. also replied politely to my email asking him to pardon Aitken. Here are the details of the case. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Aitken

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:50pm

      I have my fears about Christie, especially when it comes to energy. He’s drinking the Global Warming kool aid. And he doesn’t understand the threat of Islam. Immigration doesn’t bother me that much. The danger from that isn’t as critical as other issues.

      My question is whether he is closed minded on these issues or whether he simply hasn’t been properly exposed to good conservative arguments, being from Jersey and all.

      But we face two real threats. Financial ruin and Islamic Jihad.

      I think financial ruin is the more immediate one, therefore I will enthusiastically support him if he’s nominated.

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  • Californiasodbuster
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:18am

    I love Chris for his union busting agenda, i think he needs to do some soul searching on the other important issues.
    Just a simple comment from a simpleton.

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  • tifosa
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:18am

    Jon. Huntsman.

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    • Psychosis
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:13am

      you sure like that rino tif

      but your not going to persuade anyone here……………..we all know your a lib troll

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  • 82dAirborne
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:14am

    I absolutely hate to think what would happen to our country IF Mr. Obama is re-elected. So I obviously want a conservative to win the election. The question then becomes who can win? Looking objectively at the current field I’m not sure any of them could beat Mr. Obama. Maybe Mitt? More importantly – maybe NOT! Independents will be more important than ever and Romney is nowhere near a sure thing.

    I would have real trouble voting for Perry after last night’s debacle on the border & illegal immigrants. We need EXCITEMENT, PASSION and a person who could actually do the damn job. I think Christie might fit the bill.

    There is no (and never will be) a perfect candidate. C.C. says what he means and means whatever he says. That alone gives me HOPE and it would be a welcome CHANGE from we have now.

    Think about it.

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    • bestartist
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:02am

      I agree with what you wrote 82…….
      I am thinking that at this point in time everyone, Republicans, Independents, everyone who wants Obama O U T all have their eyes wide open and no one is going to bamboozle them/us like Obama bamboozled his minions so no one looks perfect.
      Perry really ruined his chances last night I believe, and Mitt leaves me cold. No one else really stands a chance so I think Christie would energize a LOT of people, I hope he goes for it!

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  • Rational Man
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:11am

    Might as well take a hard look at Christie since I’m not liking any of the others.

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 2:18am

      He is not a conservative. Anti-gun, As of 2009, Christie still supports the ban on semi-automatic rifles in New Jersey, and when he decided to run for governor, he chose to campaign to the left of Democrat John Corzine on gun-related issues.Christie “human activity plays a role in these changes” and that climate change is “impacting our state. Bad As Bush On Immigration http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTvMyM1VXTY

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:57pm

      Since Reagan is dead, and Jesus isn’t running, we have to settle for imperfection.

      The question is: what do we need most?

      I think we need Obama defeated and our financial butts saved. Christie could do both of those. After that we can fight about the rest.

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    • patti
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:02pm

      I’d pay to watch a debate between Newt and Barry.

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    • Faith1029
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 3:39pm

      REPUBLICORP: If what you say is true, neither me, or any of my family members would ever vote for him.

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  • MrMagoo
    Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:09am

    Cain/Rubio

    The USA needs these 2! NOW

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 9:55am

      Rubio isn‘t eligible because he’s not a natural-born citizen:

      News media taking stance on Marco Rubio eligibility
      http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=337385

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:49pm

      That’s the same stupid and false argument that many birthers used. He doesn’t have to have two US citizens for parents to be a natural born citizen. One will do if he wasn’t born here. And if he WAS born here none have to be citizens. Anchor baby ring a bell? He was born in Miami which made him a citizen at birth, which is precisely what natural born citizen means.

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  • Marnin
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:59pm

    Cain/Rubio or christie/Rubio tied top choice against the marxist….3rd choice, Bachmann/Rubio…

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  • shackero
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:56pm

    RUN CHRIS RUN ! ! ! ! !
    We need a no-nonsense——non-metrosexual—— M A N to run against BHO—someone that stands in real contrast. Chris Christie is that man I believe. The field of Republicans thus far has not impressed me very much.

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    • MrMagoo
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:18am

      Christie is a Northeast Liberal.As trusty as a lobster fisherman.maybe.

      We grow things out here in the Midwest.We feed the World.Some of us enjoy the bounty more than others.Look at Christie for an example.

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    • lottcha
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 6:16am

      Run back home.

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    • Islesfordian
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 2:54pm

      MrMagoo, What does “as trusty as a lobster fisherman” mean? I assume you meant trustworthy. Are you implying something about the character of lobstermen up here or are you implying they are liberal?

      If it’s the latter that might be debatable, depending on where in the Northeast you are. Sadly, most of them in my town are liberla, but I know quite a few elsewhere who aren’t.

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  • AffirmationChick
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:53pm

    I hope not… http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0511/55793.html I was as much for Christie porn as the next conservative until this turn of events. I can’t trust anyone ha enough reasoning skills or ability to think logically about other issues if they believe man is responsible for (nonexistent) climate change.

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  • libertytreecaretaker
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:53pm

    Christie is good in NJ but Still progressive. Keep him in NJ where he belongs! All I have to say is look at his 2A stance and you don’t want him near the White House.

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  • truthseekerusa
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:52pm

    Christie! Who cares? Getting bored with all of them except Herman Cain.

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    • the hawk
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:02am

      Mr CAIN
      SHOULD RUN ON Hope and Change ! really ! he would be a breath of fresh air to the office !

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  • mr.goodvibe
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:49pm

    Why Mr. Christie? after you said you did not plan too. Tough talking progressive republican. Better than Obama but we need better.

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    • Marnin
      Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:54pm

      Name a single example where Christie has shown to be a progressive?

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    • AffirmationChick
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:01am

      @Marnin http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/gov_christie_admits_climate_ch.html

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    • Marnin
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:13am

      according to your link he did this:
      In vetoing a bill (S2946) that would have required New Jersey to stay in a regional program intended to curb greenhouse gases — a program Christie plans to leave by the end of the year — the governor said “climate change is real.”

      he may believe climate change is real, but he is vetoing bills that are anti-business and do anything to change it. Whether he believes climate change is real or not, his actions show that he doesn’t believe it is the govt responsibility to regulate it…

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:18am

      Thanks for the link, AffirmationChick!

      At least now I know I don’t like Christie any better than the rest………….

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    • AffirmationChick
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:43am

      He may have made the right decision this time, but I can’t trust the reasoning skills of someone who believes in global warming, let alone that man is responsible. He’s ignoring so much information to form that opinion, what is he going to ignore in the future?

      And you’re welcome for the link, Rational Man!

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    • Darla_K
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 7:42am

      I agree. I think Christy is a RHINO and I think the media is trying to pick our canidate by using reverse physcology. Be careful people. Of course we will support whoever, but lets give the facts careful consideration.

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  • scout n ambush
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:48pm

    I will vote GOP and keep getting ready for the storm that will come anytime now and most likely within the next 18 months.

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  • texanpatriot
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:47pm

    I for one am glad that Rick Perry had his hat handed to him over the immigration issue. He chose to support his business contributors as opposed to protecting his citizens. The old chickens came home to roost last night.
    I think Mitt is electable and we can keep the Gov of NJ in the wings and run him in eight years…

    TEA

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    • slr4528
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 1:30pm

      I completely agree with you. I do, unlike many others on this blog think Romney is more of a conservative than Bush and Perry combined. I want Romney because he can’t be bought,he already has enough money. Romney took a strong stand on illegal immigration in 2008 and he is taking a strong stand on illegal immigration in 2011. Christie’s comments indicate that he is pro amnesty and I feel like he will be like Bush and do nothing to secure the borders. Why is it that the Republican establishment is always pushing someone who is soft or even someone who promotes open borders like Perry,Bush and Christie????????? Who are these billionaires trying to buy the election????

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  • whatthecrazy
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:42pm

    Fine but Sarah palin would do as well the left hate her what more could we want or do we want somebody to win ,we obviously diddnt want a winner last elaecion……………………

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  • Marnin
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:39pm

    If the Huffington post reports it, it must be the opopsite, sounds like Christie will finally be our nominee!

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    • legendarytwo
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:02am

      Christie is not a true tea party conservative. Not even fighting Obama care. Likes to go meet or eat with Obama. Why would I trust him?

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    • Marnin
      Posted on September 24, 2011 at 12:08am

      Christie has gotten spending results in a state that it is normally unheard of. Why does he have to be a tea party conservative? He has cut spending, started working to balance the budget, gotten results in a state that is almost totally against him philsofically. He isn’t afraid to do what needs to be done to get the results that are best for his state. That is actual leadership, not a campaigner in chief like we have now…

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:36pm

    If he does he does, and if he doesn‘t he doesn’t. I am not going to hold my breath or lose sleep wondering. I am going to make my choice on what’s available when the time does. If he is in at that time then he stands as good a chance as the rest of them.

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    • vennoye
      Posted on September 23, 2011 at 11:45pm

      Agree with you totally. Don’t think the person I really wanted is going to get into the race…sooooo.

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