New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie has slammed President Barack Obama as a "bystander in the Oval Office" but refuses to say whether he will run for that office, reports Politico.
He didn’t give a definitive yes or no to the people who came to hear a sold-out speech that could almost be used as the text for a presidential kick-off at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, instead executing a series of artful dodges. ... But he didn’t issue a new denial up on stage as he listened to the crowd’s pleas that he get into the race. "Your country needs you," one woman said. Another, "My Italian mother said you gotta run for president."
Christie’s been the subject of intense, renewed speculation about getting into the race as doubts circulate among big donors and the Republican establishment about Texas Gov. Rick Perry following his weak debate performance and Florida straw poll loss last week. Despite a year of repeating that he wouldn’t run, Christie yet again emerged this week as the choice for those still looking for a Mitt Romney alternative.
Some quick history: The incoming governor threatened to veto the New Jersey legislature's initial plans to vote on marriage equality during its lameduck session. Christie replaced the only Black justice on the state Supreme Court with a white Republican. Christie also "wasn't sure" if he should sign the Garden State's landmark anti-bullying legislation.
Sounds like the GOP has found their candidate.
He might need to look at his eating habits first. He seems to have one chin too many.
Posted by: AfroGay | 28 September 2011 at 11:13
I don't think Gov. Christie has the physical stamina nor the emotional temperament to run for the office, not to mention actually holding the office. Only time will tell though. He seems pretty normal compared to the other candidates. He'll give the republican elephant mascot new meaning.
Posted by: chris w. | 28 September 2011 at 13:12
He is the last image America would need representing us. The typical fat, rude and oblivious american... No thank you! Obama 2012 all the way
Posted by: Quest | 28 September 2011 at 21:30