Posted on 06/14/2022 10:20:30 AM PDT by Signalman
Long before they called Ron DeSantis “America’s Governor,” New Jersey’s Chris Christie cut a singular figure of his own.
Christie, currently out of elected office, has not ruled out a run in 2024, a play that could put him on a collision course with DeSantis if both men run.
Christie already derailed one Floridian’s presidential hopes, with a bruising takedown of Sen. Marco Rubio during the Primary debates of 2016.
On the edition of the Ruthless Podcast released Tuesday, Christie suggested devising a strategy for dispatching DeSantis may be a bit tougher than handling Rubio was.
“It’s going to take some time because I don’t really know him,” Christie said.
The conversation then turned to DeSantis’ loner status at meetings of governors, presumably the Republican Governors Association.
“I don’t think Ron hangs out with anybody from what I can tell,” Christie contended.
“You know, like when I’m at the RGA meetings and Ron’s pretty much to himself and his entourage,” Christie said. “I don’t see him hanging with the other governors.”
“I’m going to need some time on this because I don’t really know him well enough,” Christie contended. “You’ve got to know these guys a little bit to find out what really bothers them.”
That process, Christie added, would come before the debates if he runs.
“You’ve got to be ready once you get on the stage,” Christie said.
While Christie may yet mount a campaign for the presidency, indications are the base of the party may be with DeSantis, the first-term Governor elevated by former President Donald Trump before emerging as his heir apparent.
Polling consistently shows DeSantis as the overwhelming favorite among potential 2024 candidates as a primary Trump alternative, with Christie in low single digits in polls, if included at all.
DeSantis, meanwhile, appeared on this same podcast in January. Just as he has been in more recent interviews, he was coy about his 2024 aspirations.
Hasn’t been given his talking points yet.
The only thing he knows well enough to attack is a Krispy Kreme donut.
Who knows maybe the spineless part of the party could emerge, right?
Christie should rule out a run in 2024, I don’t thinking running is still an option for him.
That never stopped you before!
The fact Donut Dolly wants to attack republicans means he shouldn’t be in the party.
Christie should invest in a poll before he runs to save himself some embarrassment.
Not knowing Chris Christie is high praise, indeed!
Christie is a strong candidate for 2% of the primary vote.
Christie is the dream GOP presidential candidate of the far-left.
He’s the updated version of Mitt Romney.
DeSantis would eat him for lunch. And that’s no small accomplishment!
...and twice the size.
Hasn’t been given his talking points yet.
Sure he has. Right now it’s “anybody but Trump.” That is why nobody in the GOPe wwill undermine DeSantis right now with Trump still being an option on the table.
Singular? More like a double-wide.
The fact Donut Dolly wants to attack republicans means he shouldn’t be in the party.
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That was my immediate thought. This jerk and many other RINOs just like him are why the Democrats are and will remain the dominant political party in this country, and why that party of would-be dictators was able to steal the 2020 election from the American people.
Since when did ignorance ever prevent Christie from shooting off his big mouth?
The Big Mouth Size Mitt Romney.
1% Christie may be looking for a cabinet position.
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