A leader should represent himself or herself from the inside out. If one does not exhibit self respect in all areas of one’s life he/she cannot lead people, cities and countries to their true potential.
Christie would serve himself better and New Jersey better by exhibiting greater self respect through improving his physical appearance and, at the same time, most probably his health.
It’s probably the main reason that Romney didn’t give him the VP slot, and Christie wanted to exact his revenge on Romney by giving Obama the wet sloppy kisses.
I do not think Christie was seeking revenge. He knew he was not picked a long time ago and since has been making some pretty powerful speeches in support of Romney.
He just does not have strong convictions, because his life is in turmoil and it is apparent through his physical appearance.
The 2013 primary will be “Springtime for Christie”. Can Tom Kean Jr. be recruited again? Or Kyrillos if he can’t unseat Bob the Hooker Outsourcer.