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exboyfil

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16. Most people on this board won't vote
Wed Nov 21, 2012, 09:52 AM
Nov 2012

for him but that isn't the point. A fiscal conservative who is not a nut case on social and science issues will have a real shot in the general election. I really think Christie could win all of Romney's states, and he would be more competitive in Ohio, Florida, Iowa, Colorado, and Virginia. If the red state Christians are willing to hold their noses and vote for Romney, they will vote for Christie. Romney's negatives are off the charts and frankly Christie is a lot smarter and a much better politician. I don't see him making Romney's missteps.

Can Christie survive the primary process? I think he should attempt to be true to himself and let the process go where it might.

He does need PX90. I don't think Ryan will hook him up though.

No. I won't vote for Christie, but I can see how he will be a better candidate than Romney.

Nothing false in this article (though Christie is not a friend of democrats and liberals) graham4anything Nov 2012 #1
You are wrong about Cuomo edhopper Nov 2012 #19
I know this is not relevant, but, I remember when Andrew ran his dad's campaign graham4anything Nov 2012 #25
Andrew Cuomo edhopper Nov 2012 #29
it's the same one. Don't let them fool you. Son of Mario. Smearer. graham4anything Nov 2012 #30
The very article you sight edhopper Nov 2012 #31
I did address the issue. It is the same Cuomo. graham4anything Nov 2012 #32
He handled the situation very well. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #2
Hmmm....a run for President in 2016? nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #3
Not wanting people to suffer and die get the red out Nov 2012 #4
Good point, our expectations are so low of the repukes he looks good! flamingdem Nov 2012 #28
People tend not to be big picture thinkers .............. marmar Nov 2012 #5
+1 xchrom Nov 2012 #7
I'm sure he's probably gained a little insight now that he has Skidmore Nov 2012 #8
I don't share your optimism on his enlightenment. marmar Nov 2012 #13
+100 satxdem Nov 2012 #11
Some people forget. ProSense Nov 2012 #14
Approval surges using government to help people. Please proceed Nov 2012 #6
hang around the President and your favorables rise... spanone Nov 2012 #9
Sorry ... there's still too much ugliness in his past Auggie Nov 2012 #10
Most people on this board won't vote exboyfil Nov 2012 #16
there's no doubt he represents the future of their party. xchrom Nov 2012 #17
A lesson to all politicians--Americans respect a person who seems to do the job. HereSince1628 Nov 2012 #12
Depending on Christie's next move, it could be temporary. no_hypocrisy Nov 2012 #15
As an Okie I'll always see Cristie in a more favorable light madokie Nov 2012 #18
I have to admit that I gained respect for him after Sandy. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #20
Cory Booker will decline to run; North and South Dems will split; Christie will be re-elected. FarCenter Nov 2012 #21
Wrong! n/t ProSense Nov 2012 #22
And the Repub party hates him right now. Jennicut Nov 2012 #23
He'll win New Hampshire easily - after that, who knows FarCenter Nov 2012 #24
Obama can make a shirt look good and he made Christie look good Autumn Nov 2012 #26
And there will be plenty of time for the Dems later on to remind people of the things he did in the graham4anything Nov 2012 #27
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