Governor Chris Christie's proven ability to work with lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle in order to accomplish the needs of his state may very well outweigh (pardon the pun) questions about his health, and the fact he appears to be too moderate for many GOP voters. I believe Governor Christie would be very difficult for a Democratic candidate to defeat in a general election. So, assuming Governor Christie wishes to run for President in 2016, what are his chances of getting the GOP nomination?
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/christie-enjoys-broad-political-appeal-according-poll-133857321.html
Originally posted by bill718==what are his chances of getting the GOP nomination? ==
Governor Chris Christie's proven ability to work with lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle in order to accomplish the needs of his state may very well outweigh (pardon the pun) questions about his health, and the fact he appears to be too moderate for many GOP voters. I believe Governor Christie would be very difficult for a Democratic candidate t ...[text shortened]... ews.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/christie-enjoys-broad-political-appeal-according-poll-133857321.html
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(sorry, I just can't help it)
Seriously, though, I'd love Christie to run for President and win, but his cooperation with Obama and his moderate view on social issues is going to kill him in the nomination process. Look what happened to Giuliani and Romney had to backtrack on all of his socially moderate positions to win the nomination.
One would hope that the GOP would have learned its lesson on the consequences of being too socially conservative for the mainsteam voter, but I'm not holding my breath.
Originally posted by sh76No the GOP is still stuck in mindset contrary to what the majority of voters want. Note how ryan tried to introduce the same budget the public voted down in November! Christie would have an excellent chance of winning.
==what are his chances of getting the GOP nomination? ==
Slim
(sorry, I just can't help it)
Seriously, though, I'd love Christie to run for President and win, but his cooperation with Obama and his moderate view on social issues is going to kill him in the nomination process. Look what happened to Giuliani and Romney had to backtrack on all of his s ...[text shortened]... es of being too socially conservative for the mainsteam voter, but I'm not holding my breath.
Originally posted by PhrannyA fair chance to win the Presidency IF he won the Republican nomination, which is a longshot.
No the GOP is still stuck in mindset contrary to what the majority of voters want. Note how ryan tried to introduce the same budget the public voted down in November! Christie would have an excellent chance of winning.
In order for him to win the primaries he would have to check his rationality at the door (just as Romney did) and that would hurt him in the GE (just as Romney).
Originally posted by sh76Insures that Hillary is the next President.
==what are his chances of getting the GOP nomination? ==
Slim
(sorry, I just can't help it)
Seriously, though, I'd love Christie to run for President and win, but his cooperation with Obama and his moderate view on social issues is going to kill him in the nomination process. Look what happened to Giuliani and Romney had to backtrack on all of his s ...[text shortened]... es of being too socially conservative for the mainsteam voter, but I'm not holding my breath.
Originally posted by no1marauderYeah, the best looking of the bunch seems to be typically wins. Obama and Romney were close, but Obama edged ahead with his Baywatch pictures.
I doubt it; she had her shot.
As for CC, fat guys are at best sidekicks; they don't get the girl. Maybe he'll be Jeb Bush's running mate.
Originally posted by no1marauderAccording to the NY Times he's already lost 40 pounds.
I doubt it; she had her shot.
As for CC, fat guys are at best sidekicks; they don't get the girl. Maybe he'll be Jeb Bush's running mate.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/08/nyregion/chris-christie-secretly-had-weight-loss-surgery.html?_r=0
Don't be surprised if he's suddenly skinny in 2016. Huckabee lost a ton of weight for his run (though he seems to have found a good chunk of it).
Originally posted by sh76(Shrug) He's still close to 300 pounds.
According to the NY Times he's already lost 40 pounds.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/08/nyregion/chris-christie-secretly-had-weight-loss-surgery.html?_r=0
Don't be surprised if he's suddenly skinny in 2016. Huckabee lost a ton of weight for his run (though he seems to have found a good chunk of it).
Anyway, the Republicans since 1980 are 5-1 with a Bush on the ticket and 0-3 without one. They are "conservatives"; they'll go back to what once worked.