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Christie builds Iowa base
The Hill's Ballot Box ^ | October 25, 2014 | Jesse Byrnes

Posted on 10/25/2014 12:28:10 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is returning to the early presidential caucus state of Iowa on Saturday where he is slated to speak at two events.

The potential 2016 Republican presidential contender is scheduled to speak at a luncheon for Rep. Steve King's (R-Iowa) annual pheasant hunt north of Akron before keynoting a birthday fundraiser for Gov. Terry Branstad (R) in Clive.

King's weekend hunt, held at the Hole ‘N the Wall Lodge, has in the past attracted potential Republican contenders such as Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas), former Sen. Rick Santorum (Pennsylvania) and Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Christie, who will not be participating in the hunt, has held multiple fundraisers for King over the past several years despite criticism by Democrats, who point out King's conservative bonafides relative to Christie.

King faces a challenge from Democrat Jim Mowrer, an Iraq veteran The Des Moines Register endorsed this week.

After the luncheon, Christie, head of the Republican Governors Association, will speak at a Branstad fundraiser at Seven Flags Event Center in Clive, which offers up to a $25,000 VIP package for four, including a photo with the governor....

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TOPICS: Iowa; New Jersey; Campaign News; Parties
KEYWORDS: 2016; branstad; chrischristie; hunting; iowa; krispykreme; steveking
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Just say NO to f-ing RINO filth.


21 posted on 10/25/2014 2:41:42 PM PDT by Joe Boucher (The F.B.I. Is a division of holders Justice Dept. (Nuff said))
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

So, is Baron Harkonnen planning to run for POTUS, or just a cabinet post?


22 posted on 10/25/2014 2:50:33 PM PDT by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("Don't compare me to the almighty, compare me to the alternative." -Obama, 09-24-11)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If it’s Christie, hello President Hillary!


23 posted on 10/25/2014 4:10:06 PM PDT by golf lover (goingf)
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To: golf lover
If it’s Christie, hello President Hillary!


24 posted on 10/25/2014 4:14:06 PM PDT by dfwgator (The "Fire Muschamp" tagline is back!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If you stupid republican rinos wnt to lose whatever gains you might have just nominate this liberal slob for President!


25 posted on 10/25/2014 4:18:02 PM PDT by 2nd Amendment (Proud member of the 48% . . giver not a taker)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Oink !


26 posted on 10/25/2014 4:48:40 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Rip it out by the roots.)
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