Christie endorses Romney

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[Post New]10/13/2011 13:47
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Anonymous
Does it influence anyone?
[Post New]10/13/2011 14:24
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Anonymous
Not enough people know him in order to make a big difference. I suppose it's good for him that he can get some national attention for his 2016 run. But he's no king maker.
[Post New]10/13/2011 15:08
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Anonymous
it influences me. I love Christie. He is not anti-science. He tackles big scary problems.
[Post New]10/13/2011 15:21
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Anonymous
good keep those tea party types down!
[Post New]10/13/2011 15:28
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:it influences me. I love Christie. He is not anti-science. He tackles big scary problems.


So you are considering Romney more than you were before?
[Post New]10/13/2011 15:51
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:it influences me. I love Christie. He is not anti-science. He tackles big scary problems.


So you are considering Romney more than you were before?


sort of. in the sense that I was hoping Christie or Jeb or Ryan or someone else would run. But if more folks like Christie get behind him, then I'll probably hold my nose and vote for him. ABO (anyone but Obama). And I'd like to have Christie in the administration - Secretary to Take On Public Unions.
[Post New]10/13/2011 16:16
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TheManWithAUsername
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Endorsements by non-candidates are silly. If you decided that you preferred Christie to the actual candidates, can't you decide equally well among the actual candidates? Why do you need him to decide for you?
[Post New]10/13/2011 16:40
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TheManWithAUsername wrote:Endorsements by non-candidates are silly. If you decided that you preferred Christie to the actual candidates, can't you decide equally well among the actual candidates? Why do you need him to decide for you?


Can't the same be said of newspaper endorsement?

The candidates may know each other a little. If you trust Christie, you get some information from his endorsement.
[Post New]10/13/2011 16:48
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TheManWithAUsername
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TheManWithAUsername wrote:Endorsements by non-candidates are silly. If you decided that you preferred Christie to the actual candidates, can't you decide equally well among the actual candidates? Why do you need him to decide for you?


Can't the same be said of newspaper endorsement?

I think the non-candidate endorsement is silly b/c if you're taking his recommendation, you've already shown an ability and willingness to choose someone. I wouldn't go by a newspaper endorsement either, but I can see it if you're feeling really lazy.

I did overstate that in that if you like Christie for reasons outside of speculation regarding his national candidacy (you're in NJ and have always liked him, etc.), it's more like a newspaper endorsement, so makes some sense.

I'm sure everyone is grateful for my careful analysis of this.
[Post New]10/13/2011 21:14
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
TheManWithAUsername wrote:Endorsements by non-candidates are silly. If you decided that you preferred Christie to the actual candidates, can't you decide equally well among the actual candidates? Why do you need him to decide for you?


Can't the same be said of newspaper endorsement?

The candidates may know each other a little. If you trust Christie, you get some information from his endorsement.


Call me cynical but I think the info you get is Romney saying please don't run - if I win you can be AG or S Ct Justice. Just please don't run.
[Post New]10/13/2011 21:41
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Anonymous
I see it as fairly significant. I think Christie's was probably the endorsement most coveted by the serious Republican candidates and it's one that will help some major GOP establishment figures commit to Romney.
[Post New]10/13/2011 21:50
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Anonymous
I'm voting for Obama. But I think he is going to lose. I'd rather Christie support Romney because if I have to hope for anyone on the GOP ticket, I hope for Romney.
[Post New]10/14/2011 08:15
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Anonymous wrote:I'm voting for Obama. But I think he is going to lose. I'd rather Christie support Romney because if I have to hope for anyone on the GOP ticket, I hope for Romney.


You think Obama's going to lose no matter what R runs against him? I dunno - I agree Romney would beat him, but I'm not sure about Perry or Cain (and I can't believe Cain has to be seriously mentioned!). Bachman, Santorum and Crazy Ron would have no shot.

I can appreciate the line of thinking that, "If a Republican has to win, make it a sane one." But I think it's irrelevant here - President Romney wouldn't be setting the agenda. Cantor, et al. would. One of the few times a sitting president wouldnt; be the leader of his own party (although the current president has set an example of how not to lead a party).
[Post New]10/14/2011 10:38
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Anonymous wrote:I'm voting for Obama. But I think he is going to lose. I'd rather Christie support Romney because if I have to hope for anyone on the GOP ticket, I hope for Romney.


You think Obama's going to lose no matter what R runs against him? I dunno - I agree Romney would beat him, but I'm not sure about Perry or Cain (and I can't believe Cain has to be seriously mentioned!). Bachman, Santorum and Crazy Ron would have no shot.

I can appreciate the line of thinking that, "If a Republican has to win, make it a sane one." But I think it's irrelevant here - President Romney wouldn't be setting the agenda. Cantor, et al. would. One of the few times a sitting president wouldnt; be the leader of his own party (although the current president has set an example of how not to lead a party).


you honestly think a President Romney would have less power than Cantor?
[Post New]10/14/2011 10:45
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Anonymous
Romney = Obama, same style, close race but Obama will win. When US changes the president they go for something different.
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