Mary Chind /The Des Moines Register/AP
Gov. Chris Christie speaking at the Iowa Education Summit in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday.
This week, Gov. Christie appeared in Iowa where he, again, denied rumors of a 2012 run. He also stayed quiet on his pick for the GOP nomination.
Why would a non-potential candidate appear in a big primary state if he’s not even considering a run for office?
Christie says only time will tell. "Here's what I have to say about politics — two months is a long time, let alone five years. I'm not out here to lay any groundwork at all about any kind of future aspiration," he said. "2016 is a long, long way away."’
He traveled to Des Moines to attend a fundraiser for Rep. Steve King. The fellow GOP member, who had previously called for Christie to run for 2012, asked the New Jersey Governor to headline the event.
As for official GOP candidates, Christie was not moved by anyone enough to support their campaigns — at least yet.
"If I believed that someone has distinguished themselves in a way on the issues that I care about, that I feel enthusiastic enough to endorse them, I will," explained Christie. "If I’m going to get in and support someone, I’m going to do it 100 percent. To get there, I have to feel that way about one of the people offering themselves for president. If that moment comes, I certainly won’t keep it a secret." He added that he plans to support the 2012 nominee once that person is determined.
He might want to make friends with Willard M. Romney. The Republican candidate is reportedly considering Christie as a VP running mate.
— By Jeff Seymour
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Does Christie the hippo-crit ever do the job he was elected to do.All this guy does is fly all over the country rubbing elbows with his rich benefactors.He would make about as good a vice pres as Palin would have,and thats not saying much.He has vilified teachers and other public workers while catering to the wealthy and corporations.If he became VP he probably would use Air Force One to fly to his kids baseball games.So please consertives spare us the fawning over this hippo-critical A-hole.
Just what we need the biggest BULLY ever to exist telling his constituents to shut up and mind their business and is an arrogant crook who is blatant about this When George W Bush stole the election for some reason I knew his intentions but I have always been perceptive I believe it to be a gift from God and I paid attention to every word in the debates and he did every thing I feared he would do I remember when the election was over I had great depression and fear But if this one wins the Presidency I know the END OF DAYS have arrived these Republicans get more and more scarier than the one before Like Bachmann,Romney,Guingrinch,Cain,Palin and on and on What a scary misguded bunch they are
I wonder is Grover Norquist really Satan and these Republicans signing a pledge that gives their soul to him
Please Mr Pesident please dont make a deal with these evil worshipping killer clowns Amazing Pink sang two songs on these two subjects Please Mr President a protest to George W on the war he started and Funhouse about killer clowns maybe she knows things we dont ahead of time
I just don't get this "mancrush" repugnicans seem to have for Gov Christie! Firstly, even Jerseyans can't stand the man and have a serious case of buyer's remorse. Secondly, when was the last time this country elected an obviously obese person to the presidency...Teddy Roosevelt? What, because this country elected a black man to its highest elected office, do repugnicans think just anyone will do? Apparently so, I give you Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachman, et al!!!
The reason Christie is so rigidly against running for president is because he knows his past will be brought to light which means he might end up in prison...IMHO