At a time when the Republican primary field is lacking a clear front-runner, a Christie candidacy may be what some in the Republican party have been looking for all along. With increasing displeasure in Perry's lackluster performance on the campaign trail and Romney's difficulty in building trust with Republican loyalists, there is a clear opening should another candidate decide to enter the race. However, time is running out, and as the weeks go by, it becomes less and less likely that the primary field will grow.
As for Bloomberg's analysis:
"He’s been a good governor in New Jersey. He’s shaken things up in a state that’s had problems that have gone on and on and on...I think he would be a credible, formidable candidate." - NYC Mayor, Mike Bloomberg (I)Christie seems to at least be entertaining the idea as he makes his way across the country on a 3- state tour. Sources close to Christie say that if he does change his mind, it would likely be in the next couple of weeks.
This is just a guess on my part - and forgive me if I turn out to be wrong - but Chris Christie had a cloud of ethical questions clouding his past before he became governor of New Jersey. I think he may be worried that, if he announces, reporters might dig a little to deep and find a thing or two.
ReplyDeleteJust a hunch on my part.
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