Update: Christie Responds to Iowa Donors Who Want Him to Run — ‘I Just Don’t Want to Do It’
- Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:41pm by
Emily Esfahani Smith
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Radio personality Chris Stigall hosted NJ Gov. Chris Christie on his Philadelphia show today—and the inevitable question of 2012 came up. Namely: will Christie run?
“I’m a kid from Jersey who has people asking him to run for president. I’m thrilled by it,” Christie told Stigall.
But, Christie said, “I just don’t want to do it.” He added, “I’m not there right now.”
According to Mediaite:
While Christie has only been in office since January of 2010, the presidential talk has been going for a while, sometimes stoked by the man himself. However, he’s also been clear that he doesn’t want to run. So eyebrows were raised when it came out that big Iowa donors were meeting with the Governor at the end of May to persuade him to run. However, while Christie will meet with them, he has no intention of changing his mind.
Listen to the clip here, via Mediaite:
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Comments (131)
TraceyM
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:35pmWhat about Governor Brewer of Arizona???? Why isn’t anyone talking to her?
Report Post »jdog777
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:40pmbecause she is a shill.
Report Post »BS61
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 1:58amI live in AZ, she raised taxes and vetoed one too many bills for me. Including allowing us to buy insurance across state lines.
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:31pmGood! Christie is fine for New Jersey, but for U.S. Pres..rino.
Now that GOP made idiots of themselves…
They should be knocking on the doors of the TEA PARTY!
Report Post »Otherwise, forget it!
pork eating crusader
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:27pmChristie and west 2012! about the only thing that could have a chance to win
Report Post »Bee Thomas
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:41pmPlease…9 percent unemployment, 1 trillion dollar + deficits, middle east falling into Muslim hands, 4 dollar a gallon gas…my babysitter could beat this lightweight.
Report Post »and to the republic
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:48pm@pork: what an optimist you are. We on the right will be fine without either of these 2….
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:22pmLeave Christi alone. He doesn’t want to do it, so it wouldn’t do him any good to run. As anyone knows that if your heart isn’t in something, then you are going to do only halfway. As Republican’s we need to decide now on at three of the ones that are going to run then pick the best of the three. So we can get them ready to take on Obama. Because if we don’t have a strong candidate to run against Obama we aer going to have 4 more years of this whackjob. I don’t see America surviving 4 more years of Democrats.
Report Post »UpstateNYConservative
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:22pmNo one is hungrier for a good Conservative candidate than me, but none of the potentials have the experience. Worse, the Pubs are an old-boy network that in in no way Conservative, they remain a party of the status quo that insulates them in power. It seems the party picks a candidate by who is next in line to run. That’s how we got Dole and later McCain.
The White House is a nice thing to have, like rear-view mirrors on a fighter jet. But it’s not the end-all and be-all. The real power for We the People is vested in the state houses, governorships, and Congress. I think that is where we need to play the hardest.
I lean toward the view that Christie and and West remain where they are, because they’re new to the scene and are most effective for this moment. Let them cut their teeth, being groomed over time for something bigger. We also need, I believe, to get rid of RINOs–send up good Conservatives in primaries against elitists like McCain. Remove the old guard, put in Constitutionalists where it best counts, and work from there.
Just some general ideas…
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:47pmWell rounded overview of the situation Upstate, very well stated and I concur.
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:17pmThe timeclock IS Israel…….
Obamacare may not even be a problem in comparison IF they mess up too badly with Israel!!
Report Post »chardeaux
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:14pmToo bad…Christie was one of the good ones. He didn’t make conservatives look like low class idiots like that god awful harridan Sarah Palin (I’d rather hear chalk on a blackboard than her voice) or that orange-faced, pink-haired Donald Trump.
Report Post »the zipper
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:13pmAll we need is a strong mute conservative to appoint Christy as his/her spokesman for the campaign!
Report Post »bitterclinger
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:08pmRemember how conservatives made fun of the 52% who voted for Obysmal without knowing anything about him? Well, you guys sound like one-note wonders with the “flavor of the week.” Do you know anything about him other than he doesn’t take any guff from the media?
How about this? http://bit.ly/hrB18p
and this: http://bit.ly/gnbcc1
Gov. Christie isn‘t all he’s cracked up to be. Caveat emptor!
Report Post »BonnieBlueFlag
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:46pm@BitterClinger
Yes I agree. While he did commute Brian Aitken’s sentence for “illegal” gun possession, he also supported the firing of the New Jersey Transit worker who burned the Koran on his own time at a Ground Zero mosque protest.
Also, he’s a lawyer. They are *trained* to sound good. We’ve got a lawyer in the Oval Office right now. How’s that working out?
I like him a lot as a person, and it would be interesting to have a fat president again but I don’t think he is any better a candidate than Mitt Romney for example. They’re both right on some issues and wrong on some issues.
Report Post »trooper
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:04pmToo bad, I like his outspoken style, he would make a good V.P. for TRUMP 2012
Report Post »and to the republic
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:36pmTrump/ Christie 2012: Bwahahahahaha…oh goodness, you people are funny…..you would to be an absolute idiot to accept the vp under Trump. And we would have to be absolute idiots to elect Trump. Come on people, we can do better than that….oh my, I need a tissure to wipe the tears…
Report Post »geonj
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:04pmgive the man a chance to build up a curiculum vitae so he won’t wither under the relentless attacks of the leftist media. 2016 or 2020 gov christie will still be a young man with much more executive experience.
Report Post »Beck_MSM_AlexJ_antibirther_bedfellows
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:03pmI say run this time so there will be a next time!
Report Post »Texas woman56
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:03pmPlease, Please Christy run. The country needs you so much.
Report Post »AZ Prosecutor
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:00pmAlthough I don’t agree with everything stance the Governor has , . . HE is the only one I am confident that can beat Barack at his own game. And besides . . . we have similar body types!
Report Post »smak
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:58pmLeave the man alone.
Report Post »Beck_MSM_AlexJ_antibirther_bedfellows
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:58pmWhat’s the hurry? Not like we’re being overtaken by communists.
Report Post »ReallyAUnionGuy
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:56pmAt this point I would vote for either Allen west or Chris Christie, they both have the same thing going for them. They are speaking the truth, in a calm collected way. That is unbeatable, truth that is.
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TheGreyPiper
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:14pmToo bad neither is running Come on folks, we’ve get to get out of this la-la land.
Report Post »Bee Thomas
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:37pm@TheGreyPiper: Really. You are right. It is unssemly for these dunderheads to sit out there begging someone to run. Please, people, have some self-respect.
Report Post »and to the republic
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:24pm@ the Piper and the Bee: I love it…Agree 100%. It is beneath me to beg. Americans do not need to beg. If these guys feel the need to run, great. If not, let em alone. I love our current choices and look forward to the entire field. Except for Trump, Huckabee, Romney, I’m excited. No beggin here…
Report Post »bitterclinger
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:55pmPerhaps you’ve missed this: http://bit.ly/iEDx7P
and this: http://bitly.com/eWqjwJ
The LTC seems to have lost all fire in the belly when it comes to cutting spending. His excuses are pathetic. Feet of clay strike once again.
*Sigh*
I had high hopes for him.
Palin 2012!
Report Post »Beck_MSM_AlexJ_antibirther_bedfellows
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:55pmWho needs freedom? Excuse me while I bury my head in the sand.
Report Post »rjoco1
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:54pmSounds to me like he’s weakening. From NO to I just don’t want to do it! Christie- Rubio 2012
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 9:22amlmao. Christie supports cap n trade and Rubio wont even sit with the tea party but there you have it, these are the men for pres combo… I swear, I can’t believe people like you cancel out my vote..
Report Post »wkw58
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:51pmHe‘ll be ready when HE says he’s ready….in the mean time, let him govern his state and quit bothering him.
Report Post »and to the republic
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:19pmstop with the common sense….
Report Post »Not SO Old Yet DI
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:50pmask what not your country can do for you…..it’s in these times that true leaders step forward and grab the mantel regardless of thier personal comfort (just ask the founders and look at the price so many of them paid)….push him for the next 30 days, hard…and if he still says no, then on to Col. West (forget today‘s bruhah over O’care, it’s a smoke screen).
Report Post »BS61
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 1:45amI say start with West – Christie is Cap N. Trade, supports gun bans and doesn’t believe that illegals are really illegal!
Report Post »cruzinbill
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:50pmChris your country needs you really bad right now.i hope he changes his mine.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:48pmAllen West…Twisrt his arm!!
Report Post »IMaTELLaU
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 6:35pmeeeeeeeeeYUP!
Report Post »DIOS BENDIGA AMERICA ... JESUCRISTO ES EL SEÑOR!
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:43pmA man is not a man until a man is needed…You are need sir!!
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:48pmNo he isnt Allen West is!!
Report Post »Revere1
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:48pmUntil Christie throws his support behind another candidate, there will always be rumors he’ll run. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/2011/05/iowas-gop-donors-schedule-meeting-to.html
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 3:58pm@Dios bendiga America:
Christie may be called to be a POTUS for the future, at this time, Cain or West seem to be the ones to make the next steps in the Restoration Crusade already beginning with the people of America; for WE THE PEOPLE are the ones who will ultimatly reclaim and restore the land to her rightful place or we will, through the lack of action, let her go into the night.
My choice is already made.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:00pmThe nation trumps the state in times of war, but all the good men are dodging the call. Is it because deep down they know they can’t beat a commie, or are they still blind to the fact that our Republic is at stake?
Report Post »ReddenBlack
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:02pmWhy don’t we all just vote for Jesus Christ and a write in candidate? Wouldn’t he be the best ruler for america?
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:02pm^______^______^
Yes he is needed but “we” cannot force or demand him to run. He isnt there mentally… like an addict, they are told over and over to get help but wont seek help until they are ready. Maybe he thinks when he has done enough to turn NJ around it will give him the proof that his way is the better so we may have to wait until ‘16… if we last that long.
Most of the people we want to run will not for whatever reason. Its clear the people of this country do not want the next Pres candidate from the good ol boys club. This includes the majority of attendees of last weeks debate, that includes that Ron Paul JOKE.
Report Post »DIOS BENDIGA AMERICA ... JESUCRISTO ES EL SEÑOR!
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:08pm@Dusty…
Report Post »I have yet to feel that Gov Christie has ever waffled on issues. Rep West is a strong man, but to comment about Obamacare as he did made me feel weird. I feel that Gov. Christie would have more executive experience,he is the CEO of his state, he just ain‘t black and that’s okay. I would vote for Rep West if he were on the ticket, but there is not mandate that the Republicans must run a black man against Obama; however, I would love to see a CHRISTIE – CAIN ticket, it even sounds good! I’ll say it again CHRISTIE – CAIN…
Obama Snake Oil Co
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:09pmYes, Allen West, Herman Cain and Governor Christie are all great candidates. The term leader comes to mind. Unliked the diddler inchief we have now….
Report Post »TheGreyPiper
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:13pmREDDENBLACK: I‘m afraid Jesus doesn’t meet the Constitutional requirements.
Report Post »DIOS BENDIGA AMERICA ... JESUCRISTO ES EL SEÑOR!
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:18pm@Snowleopard
A CEO in government – Christie
A CEO in business – Cain
Keep an open mind – the above would excite the base, bring in the independents and sway those who are sore at Obama on the other side.
I am from the Great State of Georgia – listening to Herman Cain on WSB has been a priveledge. He is the real deal as I think Christie is as well. Rep West is a good man, but he is not my first choice.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:20pmSavingtheRepublic.com: “This includes the majority of attendees of last weeks debate, that includes that Ron Paul JOKE.”
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Ditto!
Now, if ANYBODY can explain to me why in heaven’s name a military man and Republican would want to join a commie-infested, treason-driven cesspool like the Black Caucus, I will get behind Allen West.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:25pmCol West 2012!
Report Post »GSP Guy
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:26pmHe wont run because he is pretty short on the second amendmant- in this politcal climate he cannot win. If he did win by chance he would eventually get chewed up on this issue and we all would lose because of the friction. I would vote for him over obamma any day ( Elmer Fudd too) We are sick of “ least of two evils ” candidates. . Second amendment is not a place to compromise in my mind. we need to draw the line now or we are done. Allan West for me.
Jim
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:35pmAnd the usual story once again…back to nothing but losers running.
Report Post »Dahart
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:47pmHe is still better then the current group of idiots we have being pushed down our throats.
Report Post »and to the republic
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 4:53pm@ kryptonite: All good men are dodging??? Seriously, you honestly don’t think there are good choices right now? And as far as West joining the Black Caucus, you honestly don’t understand that? Really, that makes no sense to you? Maybe you should look for the video of West explaining that…..
Report Post »AmericanPatriot01
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:32pmSince Chris Christ will not run, we need someone not intimidated by the opposition!
Alen west is not running, Christie is not running (I wish they would) SO the only person we can believe would do the things that need to be done would be RON PAUL! He is the only one left with the BALLS to do what needs to be done!! He was preaching the solutions 4 years ago! He knows what opposition he will run into and how to overcome it! RON PAUL IS THE MAN FOR PRESIDENT 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:38pmYup, WEST is the man.
The WEST WING awaits him.
Calls and emails people.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 5:40pmCan we persuade WEST to run?
YES WE CAN
Report Post »TruthLover
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 6:12pmThe only good leader is a reluctant one! George Washington didn’t want to be president either. They dragged him to it practically kicking and screaming. I say we don’t let Christie off either. Or Allen West – both men are capable of winning -and together would be phenomenal. The rest of the field right now is abysmal.
Report Post »Entropy
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 6:25pmPlease already with the RINO Chirsty c=r8ap. Give me a break. Only a lib prog would think that he is what is needed at this time. Anti-second amendment, pro muslim, pro-green house gas tax. etc. etc. Baloney.
Report Post »revel222
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 7:07pmSomebody worth a darn better come out of the closet or their community, church or whatever and save this country!!!!
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 8:38pmReddenBlack, Jesus will rule this country at some future date. Repent and you too could be here to see it.
Report Post »BigDog2010
Posted on May 9, 2011 at 10:17pmHow about the other guy from Jersey, Judge Andrew Napolitano. Talks the talk. We need him to walk that now all the way to the White House.
Report Post »BS61
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 1:23amChristie supported gun bans, cap n’ trade for NJ and amnesty. If that is what is needed then just re-elect Obama!
Report Post »BS61
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 1:28am@KRYPTONITE Allen West joined the black caucus to give them sh&t! He said that he wanted to make sure they know what it is like out of the socialist bubble. :)
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 4:42amAND TO THE REPUBLIC: “You honestly don’t think there are good choices right now?”
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I meant those who are officially in the race. And you?
=> “And as far as West joining the Black Caucus, you honestly don’t understand that?”
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Nope. I heard his general explanation, and it sucks. I REFUSE to support anyone who is in any way, shape or form affiliated with or part of a commie org. Listen, friend, I think you are going about this backwards. Wouldn’t it be better to research the CBC first, and then decide whether you would support anybody who joined that org? For example, I wouldn‘t need to hear a candidate’s explanation as to why he joined the KKK. No point.
Soon after Obum rose to power, the CBC got on a plane and headed to Cuba. They came back praising Castro, and I listened to their commie talk until I wanted to retch. It’s not that Obum made them do it; it’s just that they were FINALLY free to come out of the commie closet.
West wins the election and soon after, he joins the CBC. He can explain it away all he wants and you can believe it, but then don‘t criticize Dims for refusing to see the truth about Obum’s associations either. If anything, West‘s actions should tell you that he hasn’t distanced himself from the black political community, which is essentially radicalized. I like the man, but I no longer trust him. I‘ve come to the conclusion that blacks can’t be objective about other blacks, period. Anywa
Report Post »Penn
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 8:28amWhile Gov. Christie would definitely get my vote, I understand and agree with him. He‘s not ready if he doesn’t believe he’s ready. I would like to know if anyone has thought about Gov. Rick Perry as a dark horse candidate. Businesman turned successful governor, has a feud with GWB and family and a habit of taking out pesky varmints with a semi-auto. Team him up with West, Santorum (political attack dog) or Rep Tom McClintock (Ca). This next election is not a contest. It’s a war. It’s not between right or left but right and wrong! We don’t need change we need to change back to our Founding Fathers and the Creator they revered.
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 9:10amYes dusty, you love west so much that at this point he can claim to be a radical muslim and you would still want him to be president.. Yesterdays story on his NO vote on defunding obama care doesn’t even slow you down one bit.. as I said, it’s just as easy to vote yes as it is No and he chose no .. That was one of the reasons he was elected to go to Washington .. You’re a dope.. This is exactly how obama was elected even though right up till the last second he was saying things like “ WE ARE 5 DAYS AWAY FROM FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGING AMERICA AS WE KNOW IT”.. yet he still was elected..
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 9:25amStop with the drafting of west… if that is the case then draft Jim Demint.. He is THE MOST CONSERVATIVE MAN OUT THERE .. Not a single person can even hold a candle to this man, Incluind Mr. vote NO Allen West…. Course Demint isn’t running so why bother him.. My point exactly on MR NO..
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on May 10, 2011 at 1:05pmBS61: Allen West joined the black caucus to give them sh&t! He said that he wanted to make sure they know what it is like out of the socialist bubble.
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I wrote another reply in re West. My comment to you was deleted by the wonderful mods here, just because I poked fun at them. sigh! Anyway, said I, “West ain’t running.”
We need to listen, watch, research and analyze, i.e., think with our heads and not our hearts, don’t you agree? :)
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