It seems official: Christie will not run ---NYTimes breaking news

[Mira]

Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 -- 11:09 AM EDT
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Chris Christie Will Not Seek Presidency, Advisers Confirm

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey has decided not to seek the presidency, according to two sources who were told of his decision.

Mr. Christie is scheduled to announce his decision at a news conference in the state capital at 1 p.m. But two sources said Tuesday morning that the governor will not pursue the Republican nomination.

The decision ends a late flurry of indecision on the part of Mr. Christie, who had been encouraged by a growing number of Republican donors and activists who had hoped he would add his name to the field of candidates vying to challenge President Obama.


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[littlewolf]

1. hasn't he been saying this all along? so basically no change ... heh nt

[Mira]

2. He had begun to waffle. No, I don't mean eating them..........n/t

[n2doc]

3. toon

[Proud Liberal Dem]

4. GOP hearts must be breaking all around the country as we speak

:nopity:

[malaise]

5. Duh

Bigga can't run

[WI_DEM]

6. He's going to consult with Hucklebee on how to lose weight and run in 2016

I think he believes that Obama will beat any of these losers on the GOP side, and so he will bide his time. He will run when there is an open race on both sides in 2016.

[TreasonousBastard]

7. That's if he can get re-elected in NJ.

[WI_DEM]

10. of course he may decide not to run again and devote his time to running for president.

[progressoid]

8. It's official...again.

:eyes:

[Javaman]

9. no duh...

he's as crooked as the day is long.

the crap that would come out about him would be epic.

the very last thing this dolt wants is a gigantic spot light on him.

[Ichingcarpenter]

11. Well, that a HUGH WEIGHT taken off the shoulders of the voting public.

He might of tip the scales in the election.

[JohnnyRingo]

12. All along I've heard him say he's not running.

Certainly the right has been actively trying recruit him, and the press has a self serving interest in a candidate that makes headlines, but I took Christie on his word from almost day one. Every time he says "no", the media begins a silly analysis of what he means. The media's frenzied scramble to find various definitions of the word "no" gives inspiration to date rapists nationwide.

Personally I think Christie wants the White House next time, whenever that is. He wont be too old and has time to groom himself and prepare his public legacy before he runs. Meanwhile, the obvious lack of comments on the other candidates keeps his bridges intact in case someone needs a vice president this time.

[Gin]

13. supposedly his wife talked with mrs. bush about the job...

guess she found out...also...she works for Cantor Fitzgerald as a part time trader...probably not good for a candidate at this time.

CNN had a spot about candidates wives...

(IMO)he is a loud mouth bully in a sumo wrestler suit....