Posted on 02/26/2016 9:50:55 AM PST by abb
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey endorsed Donald J. Trump on Friday, a major turn in a wild race and one that gives the New York businessman a major boost as he heads into the pivotal Super Tuesday contests.
Mr. Christie was a candidate himself until he came in sixth place in New Hampshire’s primary. But his backing of Mr. Trump comes after weeks of him saying that it was time for the “entertainment†portion of the race to end, and as he had said that the type of executive leadership that a governor has is important.
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“I could easily live with a Trump/Christie or Trump/Huckabee ticket.”
I think Trump and Christie are too much alike in their demeanor. Huck might be a more complementary match. Christie for AG, though!
Jimmy Carter, Bob Dole, Orrin Hatch, Trent Lott.......
Trump would need the entire Congressional caucus just to offset the Jimmy Carter endorsement.
You can keep these clowns. Unfortunately, it looks like your clown will be the nominee.
Lott, Dole, Hatch, Christie.
You left out Jimmy Carter........real Conservatives know what that endorsement means, but maybe since Trump is a “pragmatist” it's acceptable to his supporters.
I think they are saying that since he is a yankee, the south doesn't like him. What they are forgetting (conviently) is that the south obviously doesn't like Cruz. Smoked in SC and way behind in the others (except for Texas). It's over for their choice. The only problem is that they are in a state of denial. Some have awoken to this fact, and are now bitter. The rest keep fighting like he has a chance.
“Christie was always smarter.”
Christie is a smart man, for sure, but probably not smarter than Trump. There are different kinds of “smart”; each has his own niche.
You must not get out of house much.
Cruz could never have won in Texas senate battle without Palin.
Nikki Haley could never have won in SC governor’s race without Palin.
Joni Ernst could never have won without Palin campaigning for her.
And many more Tea partiers all over the country.
You have no clue, sorry to say.
That is why you are 1/10,000 as successful in real life as Trump. If you think you can become a multi-Billionaire by being stupid, that explains why Trump is 10,000 times more successful than you.
Lets set aside the RINOs like Christie, Lott, Hatch and Dole.
Trump has Carter's backing........he said it was surprising but real Conservatives know where he's coming from.
Those of us in NY know who the real Trump is...and he's not this sugar coated, wall building cowboy. He's a liberal. Follow the money.
Joe Scarborourgh just tweeted: The unbridled rage focused on Christie right now suggests his endorsement really matters.
I love this!!!
Best summary of Cruzers I have read on FR.
It’s been a good week for Trump.
The pope bumped him in the polls.
Vicente Fox bumped him in the polls.
Now a big (no pun intended) endorsement from Christie.
Wish I didn't have to run I'd like to join in.
Kudos to you both!
Yes it matters because Christie is the first honcho from the GOP to defect to Trump. He was Chair of republican governors association. That explains why the desperate elites sent Romney to attack Trump.
Romney is such a joke. He did not publish his tax returns until 2 months before general election in November. And he wants Trump to publish his in February? Such HYPOCRITE.
The king like status you lend to Trump is confirmed by the queen status you lend Palin. She's a has-been. Her 15mins expired when she endorsed McCain in 2010.
Thank you, Gov. Missed you last night to take down that little Foamio!
Newt is 72 already, so probably too old for VP. Someone younger than Trump would be smarter. But Newt for Chief of Staff... I like that.
What’s with the dummy language and stuff? Cruz supporter? Let us say he has that one small election experience - that sound like a lot of experience to you?
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