It sounds like Jeb Bush won't be running and the GOP-e has determined Christie is their man now.
Hillary will wipe the floor with him.
Hillary will wipe the floor with him.
And if we're getting the FULL Kabuki theater effect in your scenario, after Christie Kreme loses to Hillary he will be the MOST GRACIOUS loser we've ever seem.
My Point: There's currently ONLY ONE PARTY. TWO WINGS.. but ONLY ONE BIRD.
Until that CHANGES nothing else will.