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In reply to the discussion: Chris Christie Enters Presidential Race [View all]brooklynite
(94,585 posts)10. UPDATE: Christie officially launches run for president
Asbury Park Press:
LIVINGSTON Returning to the gymnasium of his former high school, Gov. Chris Christie this morning officially kicked off a presidential campaign six years in the making and, skeptics would say, three years too late.
Christie now lives in Mendham, but he was joined at Livingston High School by family, childhood friends and longtime supporters for the announcement, which leaned heavily on his family background and community he grew up in. Two people spoke before Christie took the stage: A friend of his mother's and a former Christie classmate, both from Livingston.
That focus on biography and personality is reflected in the slogan for his campaign: Telling it like it is. His campaign frames that as a willingness to address big issues without pandering and points to proposals and speeches he has made on Social Security, Medicare, foreign policy, education and the economy. It's counting on that to distinguish him in a crowded Republican field that could reach 16 candidates.
Christie held a conference call with donors, friends and out-of-state supporters Tuesday morning before his official launch, the Associated Press reported.
LIVINGSTON Returning to the gymnasium of his former high school, Gov. Chris Christie this morning officially kicked off a presidential campaign six years in the making and, skeptics would say, three years too late.
Christie now lives in Mendham, but he was joined at Livingston High School by family, childhood friends and longtime supporters for the announcement, which leaned heavily on his family background and community he grew up in. Two people spoke before Christie took the stage: A friend of his mother's and a former Christie classmate, both from Livingston.
That focus on biography and personality is reflected in the slogan for his campaign: Telling it like it is. His campaign frames that as a willingness to address big issues without pandering and points to proposals and speeches he has made on Social Security, Medicare, foreign policy, education and the economy. It's counting on that to distinguish him in a crowded Republican field that could reach 16 candidates.
Christie held a conference call with donors, friends and out-of-state supporters Tuesday morning before his official launch, the Associated Press reported.
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I can't see the Puppet Masters allowing anyone else in but a mainstream candidate
Le Taz Hot
Jun 2015
#15
55 percent of Republican primary voters say that they cannot envision voting for Mr. Christie
Botany
Jun 2015
#2
I thought I heard that Trump's number exceeded Christie's in that category.
bullwinkle428
Jun 2015
#11
does he really think that Bruce is going to let him get away with playing his music?
hollysmom
Jun 2015
#5
"fighting for fairness and justice and opportunity"........for the CASINO industry!
George II
Jun 2015
#8
LOL. The run should be titled "A Bridge Not Too Far to Jammed Up for Political Purposes."
kairos12
Jun 2015
#13