Christie Says He Could Win Presidency, but Still Won’t Run

[NeoConsSuck]

Source: NY Times

The ample self-confidence that Chris Christie displays in governing New Jersey apparently extends to the long, punishing, unpredictable pursuit of the presidency.

“I already know I could win,” Mr. Christie, a Republican, said in an interview with National Review published online Tuesday night.

In the interview, conducted while Mr. Christie was in Washington last week, he repeated his oft-stated pledge not to run in 2012, but made it clear that he was not daunted by the competition from his own party or the incumbent president.

“I have people calling me and saying to me, ‘Let me explain to you how you could win,’ ” he said. “And I’m like, ‘You’re barking up the wrong tree. I already know I could win.’ That’s not the issue. The issue is not me sitting here and saying, ‘Geez, it might be too hard. I don’t think I can win.’ I see the opportunity both at the primary level and at the general election level.”



Read more: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/02/christie-wont-run-in-2012/?ref=nyregion

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Maybe he thought he was being asked about a hot dog eating contest?

[6000eliot]

1. I could be king of the world too, but I just don't want to.

[tridim]

2. Ego much?

Watch for a big scandal with this one, you know it's coming.

[lisa58]

3. He couldn't win New Jersey...

[Davis_X_Machina]

6. But he'd do well elsewhere.

He, and not Walker, got out in front of the crab-bucket syndrome, the war-on-public employees, thing. Sound political instincts. He's not a neo-Confederate. He's not a God-botherer -- things that have killed the GOP in nationwide contests. He's not a pretty thing, but neither is Huckabee.

Yeah, the people in NJ know him, but the rest of the country doesn't.

If he did decide to run, he'd be a problem.

[Yupster]

15. I think he'd be stronger if he came into the campaign

late.

I think his act would wear thin, but I think if he came in late he might blow away Huckabee and Romney.

[glinda]

4. Drinking the Charlie Sheen juice.

[No Elephants]

5. “I already know I could win,” Delusional.

[Grassy Knoll]

7. His Career would be over......

his GOP opponents would smear him worse than
an ice cream sundae.

[global1]

8. My Prediction: He Will Be Annointed At The Repug Nat'l Convention.......

and will be the talk of the town.

[hobbit709]

9. He's a legend in his own mind.

To most people he's just another pompous ass.

[Dappleganger]

10. Ed Rendell said it best this morning on MJ...

He said something along the line of Christie probably also thinks he could win the Boston Marathon, too.

[Thor_MN]

11. Just a guess here, but I assume his dad can beat up my dad?

:rofl:

[Butch350]

12. Mr. Christie, "Your mouth is running 4 sure",

[beac]

13. Why am I suddenly picturing him sticking his fingers in his armpits and sniffing them?

(edited for typo-- I'm no "SUPERSTAR!")

[davidinalameda]

14. he could get Rush to be his VP

and they could run as 2 Tons of Fun!

[keroro gunsou]

18. *spray*

you owe me a new monitor/laptop for that one!

[davidinalameda]

21. hehe

[sofa king]

16. My dad can kick his dad's butt.

[tanyev]

17. Another Republican creates his own reality.

[Kber]

19. Good lord this guy is soo Jersey

Every time this moran makes national news I have to call various relatives in other states and apologize. It's getting old, Chris.

(Local Jersey girl kber hangs head in shame)

[Vidar]

20. Never heard of him. Oh well.

[BlueIdaho]

22. Double or nothing...

Let him run but when he loses he also has to resign as governor of NJ.

That's what I call a win win.

[BlueIdaho]

23. Sorry, double post nt.

[yurbud]

24. he could whip Huckleberry and Mittens in macho posturing, which would go over well with GOP base

ask yourself which of their potential candidates would make the best professional wrestler, and you've found the winner.