AP: Christie to tap public funds for election

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

AP: Christie to tap public funds for election
Aug. 20, 2013 6:06 AM

TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will accept state public matching funds for his re-election bid.

A campaign official tells The Associated Press the Christie for Governor campaign will make an initial filing Tuesday with more than $4.1 million raised.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, was not authorized to speak before the actual filing.

The 2-for-1 match will give the campaign more than $8 million, a sizeable advantage over Christie’s Democratic opponent, Sen. Barbara Buono.


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[onehandle]

1. Just another big government loving Republican. nt