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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announcing his decision to forgo a 2012 run at a press conference in Trenton, New Jersey on Tuesday.
Willard M. Romney should consider himself one lucky dude today. His chances of nabbing the Republican nomination are looking that much brighter now that Chris Christie bowed out of a 2012 run.
The New Jersey governor announced he won't run for president, to the dismay of many Republicans just not that into the current field.
"For months, I've been adamant about the fact that I would not run for president," he said. "For me, the answer was never anything but 'no.'"
Christie flirted with a 2012 run after mounting calls for him to jump into the race, but ultimately decided to stick with his day job.
"In the end, what I've always felt was the right decision remains the right decision today: now is not my time. I have a commitment to New Jersey that I simply will not abandon," Christie said today in a press conference. "So, New Jersey, whether you like it or not, you're stuck with me."
Republicans across the country are now stuck with the weak field of candidates. A new Washington Post-ABC News puts Willard in the lead with 25 percent of the vote. Rick Perry's sliding down in numbers — he's now tied with Herman Cain in second place with 16 percent of the vote. The same poll shows Obama beating Romney 47 to 46 percent.
Check out video of Christie's entire statement below.
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Perhaps the best decision Christie could have made, and while being scared of an incumbent black president - perhaps the wisest decision too. Oh the humiliation of a white man loosing to a Black man - right McCain?
However he will most likely be back for 2016, but obviously without donors like Home Depot whom were seriously considering bank rolling his candidacy. More proof that corporations own public officials whom turn office holders.
I am sure New Jersey be thrilled being "stuck" with him - until he tries getting re-elected.
I'm a little puzzled by this bizarre stance your show is taking about Romney's first name. In 1992, would you have insisted on calling the Democratic candidate "William J. Clinton" rather than Bill Clinton? To my ear, this thing about Romney's name is coming off a little childish.
Mit Romney's first name ... hmmmm. I don't think that is the real issue.
The GOP already has a problem with racism and the problem with Mit Romney is that racism is a fundamental tenant of the Mormon faith.
It is likely that the GOP knows the press will implode over this issue and cease reporting all Republican news on TV if Mit gets the nomination in order to keep their advertising sponsors.
The skeleton in Chris Christie's closet:
KKKris KKKristie might get his political donors in trouble when this gets national press.
I want to know more about this.
Don't you?
If all else fails cry "racism".
KKKris KKKristie was subpoenaed to testify in defense of a person that is on the record as a racist, and whom KKKristie refused to prosecute for terrorist threats related to race.
This is not a situation where there is no evidence to support the claim.
There is LOTS of evidence to support this claim, and that includes government records.
KKKristie is just trying to fly under the radar so that this does not get national press.
I hope you have a nice day kurt.
Thank you CA, I always wondered if KKKristi had skeletons in his closet as to why he will not run for the reichwingnut nominee.
He's just another Rethuglican creep. New Jersey can keep him.
Perhaps you all are racists for your dislike of Dago heads! Ah just kidding! (I hope I can say that word on MSNBC sites) But Italians are not exactly pale skinned folks same as Greeks, and Spaniards are not. My dad was 100 percent Italian and his skin was not milky. So how many Italians are you saying are in the in the KKK? Italians have quite a history of having their own clubs for nastiness people correctly don't want in any government seats.
I find it amusing that the folks on this blog would be open minded to company Obama has kept over the years, but closed minded on others. The word "hypocrite" seems to come to mind...
I also find it very small minded to hold a past tenet of a relilgion against someone. Is racism a current tenet of Mormon faith? I don't know. Does Romney adhere to racists views? I don't know. The amusing thing is that the prototypical liberal would complain vehemently if a right wing Christian spoke of Muslims as if they were the religion of the sword- yet those same people would be guilty of the same.
No response is needed- just nod your head yes as you read this.
ODonnell is an idiot...why is he even on TV? Jack @!$%#
Just heard odennell's interview with Herman Cain and he made inference to Cain not joining in the Vietnam war and yet he wants to be commander in chief. odonnell didn't serve. and he was available during the V war as well. He can say, I am not running for POTUS. Mr Cain was a civil servant and served in a different capacity. odonnell attended was available and of serving age yet he chose not to when he could easily have signed up to serve. his whole interview was an I gotcha. I served 24 years in the service and just because someone of age during the V war did not serve is not a reason to disqualify them as candidate for Pres. odonnell is an elitist and has a hugely inflated opinion of himself and his importance. odonnell get a grip. you have done nothing for your country. thankfully those who have given the ultimate sacrifice give you the opportunity to air your opinions. you truly are a joke. go back to acting.
On Saturday evening, Oct 1, 2011, Mr. Cain said everyone in this country has healthcare. He said those that don't can go to the hospital emergency room and receive treatment! Is that healthcare!
If you go to the emergency room and do not qualify for social services, you will be billed. If you cannot pay within 45 days, your account will go to a collection agency. They will hound, and hound, and hound you. If you do not pay, they will ruin your credit. They can also put a lien on your home. Is this healthcare for everyojne?
How is it no pundit picked up on this. Mr. Cain's propoganda about healthcare must stop! In 2006, I lost my job illegally. It is in the NY Federal Court. I have Sjogren's Syndrome. My company left me with no insurance.
I know the state of healthcare for those with no insurance. How dare Mr. Cain attempt to con this country about healthcare. What is Mr. Cain's definition of healthcare. An emergency room visit?
Who dare he! And how dare the pundits lelt this go.