Gov. Chris Christie Rules Out 2012– But Not 2016– Bid To Piers Morgan

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by Frances Martel | 10:03 pm, June 14th, 2011

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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been repeatedly touted as one of the strongest potential 2012 candidates, and just as often shot down that notion through increasingly humorous– and increasingly frustrated– refusals to run. Christie spent the hour with Piers Morgan tonight, who may have gotten further than anyone had in wheedling presidential ambitions out of the governor: he “100%” won’t run in 2012, but refused to answer the same about 2016.

Morgan noted the most frustrated of those denials– “what do I have to do to convince you people I’m not running, commit suicide?”– which Christie noted was about as honest as he could get, though “my wife didn’t think it was the funniest thing I’ve ever said.” Morgan seemed not to understand why the staunch refusal existed, reminding him that he was “the guy the party likes” and that “your party is crying out for a savior.” “That’s not the way you make decisions like running for President of the United States,” Christie argued, insisting that he would rather say “I know I’m ready; I hope I can win” than “I know I can win; I hope I’m ready.” He simply argued that he didn’t “want to be President.”

Morgan challenged him yet again, suggesting that he wasn’t 100% sure he wasn’t running. When Christie said he was that certain, without skipping a beat, Morgan changed the paradigm: “are you 100% certain you won’t run in 2016?” “There are just so many variables,” Christie admitted, that that wasn’t a question he was prepared to answer.

The segment via CNN below:

2012 elections, 2016 elections, Chris Christie, New Jersey, Piers Morgan, Republicans

http://TheDividedStatesBlog.com Publius219

Chris Christie doubles as University of Michigan football coach Brady Hoke in his spare time.
catfishjuggling

I know I’ll get flamed for this, but I am being serious here. This is not a slam on the man. I think I might even vote for him if he ran in 2016. Here is how you knowif he is running, though: If he drops weight, he is running. If not, he won’t.

I was saying for months that the Huck wouldn’t run because his weight was sneaking back up. Right or wrong: in this world of televised everything, America is not going to elect a fat President.
TfT

They will in order to ensure the one is a one-termer.

Gov Christi will be happy to learn about this:

Acting with unusual speed, the state Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to all but end collective bargaining for tens of thousands of public workers.

So, all that hissy fittin, running away by the dems….backfired in the end, the Gov was right and will set the stage for other Gov’s like Christi to follow suit. Good job Scott Walker.
Yoda002

He wouldn’t be able to win his own state; his popularity has went down dramatically in the last few months and I’m not just taking a helicopter to get to that conclusion.
http://TheDividedStatesBlog.com Publius219

catfishjuggling said:
I know I’ll get flamed for this, but I am being serious here. This is not a slam on the man. I think I might even vote for him if he ran in 2016. Here is how you knowif he is running, though: If he drops weight, he is running. If not, he won’t.

Anyone who flames that is dumb. That’s true. We haven’t elected even a remotely fat President in the TV era. Nor one with facial hair (Bill Richardson shaving, por ejemplo).
Bennybombom

TfT said:
They will in order to ensure the one is a one-termer.

Gov Christi will be happy to learn about this:

Acting with unusual speed, the state Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to all but end collective bargaining for tens of thousands of public workers.

So, all that hissy fittin, running away by the dems….backfired in the end, the Gov was right and will set the stage for other Gov’s like Christi to follow suit. Good job Scott Walker.

I dunno what you’re proud about…strip cops and firemen and teachers of bargaining rights to give tax breaks to corporations isn’t exactly what I would call a good job….
but hey that’s just me dude…by all means,Corporate away…
you must be a CEO
catfishjuggling

Publius219 said:
Anyone who flames that is dumb. That’s true. We haven’t elected even a remotely fat President in the TV era. Nor one with facial hair (Bill Richardson shaving, por ejemplo).

I’ll be flamed.
http://TheDividedStatesBlog.com Publius219

TfT said:
the Gov was right and will set the stage for other Gov’s like Christi to follow suit.

Wanna bet?
Glackin

On 1/3/12, Gov. Walker becomes eligible for recall.
Then we’ll see who won in Wisc.
Christie is wise to duck 2012, the GOPrimary is going to leave blood all over the field.
And I’ll bet even money we never see CC “run” for anything.
Paul G

If you watched “Red Eye” tonight, I STILL/REFUSE to get the Coulter/Christie thing.
He’s not the guy conservatives think he is. He talks a good game. but….
I love Coulter….but how can she be SOooo wrong on this?
THE REAL ROYAL KING

Paul G said:
If you watched “Red Eye” tonight, I STILL/REFUSE to get the Coulter/Christie thing.
He’s not the guy conservatives think he is. He talks a good game. but….
I love Coulter….but how can she be SOooo wrong on this?

Chubby Chaser. Had a college roommate that was one. Never understood it, myself.
Just4thefax

Fact: Don’t need him to run. Only Ron Paul has a chance to lose to Obama anyway. Paul makes a few good points and then I have no idea what the crap he spews. New Jersey needs some sanity anyway sense they do fist dance and BS like that there. Who knows he might be next in New Jersey with a show on MTV.
THE REAL ROYAL KING

Just4thefax said:
Fact: Don’t need him to run. Only Ron Paul has a chance to lose to Obama anyway. Paul makes a few good points and then I have no idea what the crap he spews. New Jersey needs some sanity anyway sense they do fist dance and BS like that there. Who knows he might be next in New Jersey with a show on MTV.

“Jersey Galore” maybe?
BatBoy

Headline: Gov. Chris Christie Rules Out 2012– But Not 2016– Bid To Piers Morgan

Should read: Gov. Chris Christie Rules Out 2012– But Not 2016– Nor in 2020 – Nor in 2024 – Nor in 2028 Bid To Piers Morgan

I saw the interview – that Brit did not scoop a thing…as usual.
Hugo Daun

Tubby will be lucky if his severely overworked ticker doesn’t quit before 2016.
THE REAL ROYAL KING

Hugo Daun said:
Tubby will be lucky if his severely overworked ticker doesn’t quit before 2016.

That’s a legitimate concern if he makes it 2016 and decides to run. A heart attack waiting to happen. Changing a president is difficult, far more difficult than changing the governor of Alaska in midterm. I was always concerned about that with Raygun, and look what happened in the second term.
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/glenn-beck-explains-how-the-unions-are-using-teachers-firefighters-and-co ImNotBlue

THE REAL ROYAL KING said:

+1 Palin Reference
+1 Reagan Reference

But no “Vitter” reference, Royal? What the “copy/paste” button not working today?
http://www.realtvcritics.com RealTVCritics.com

catfishjuggling said:
I know I’ll get flamed for this, but I am being serious here. This is not a slam on the man. I think I might even vote for him if he ran in 2016. Here is how you knowif he is running, though: If he drops weight, he is running. If not, he won’t.

I was saying for months that the Huck wouldn’t run because his weight was sneaking back up. Right or wrong: in this world of televised everything, America is not going to elect a fat President.

I would tend to agree with you on your statement. No matter what the political correct thing is, there will always be people who look at Christie as the funny fat guy and not healthy carrying all of that weight. We see it everyday in the news. Overweight people are unhealthy and putting a bind on the healthcare system. And stand him next to Romney, Huntsman and Rick Perry. Who’s gonna be the one that does not belong? He’s going to have to drop some serious poundage to compete. In addition with this weak Republican field and the fact that POTUS hasn’t even begun his campaign with his billion dollars, now is not the time for Christie. Yes waiting for 2016 is probably best. But on the other side, Americans are pigging out everyday, getting fatter and fatter giving people a reason to hire someone that looks like themselves.