That has the facts completely reversed. The early campaign was completely on topic by Lonegan and completely dismissive by Christie, who acted as though anointed by the bosses.
Since the bosses in NJ appear to have the same goals regardless of party, I’d be against anyone openly claimed by them regardless of party.
When Christie realized he really had a fight on his hands, he came out slinging and has not stopped to wipe his hands since then. Only recently has he become something, and that something is a weak “me-too” candidate.
I don’t know what campaign you’ve been watching, but it’s not the one in NJ.
Even now, you can’t tell me what Christie’s plans are on tax cuts, spending cuts, encouraging business, stemming the exodus of high-earners, dealing with COAH, Abbott, NJ Supreme Court, illegal aliens, gun ownership. If you can say anything about Christie that can be documented, it will be generalities and unsupported rhetoric.
We are all grown up now, and no longer desire our elected officials to pat us on the head and reassure us that, while they don’t know what they are doing, it will all be for the best. That’s Christie. That’s been the last dozen politicians in both NJ and the national scene, including our Senators. THAT’s OVER!