He’s not going to run (and this is a GOOD thing). Chris Christie is in the best position of his life – he’s a relatively popular governor with the reasonable-class (compared to liberal nut jobs and union thugs), he’s got a loving family that he is active in, and he’s got the most daunting task in America – saving New Jersey.
Chris Christie could run this cycle – AND WIN – but he is going to finish his just-started term (unlike some other “conservatives”) and if the people of New Jersey aren’t fooled by liberal tricks and lies he will probably run again in 2013. Then he will have the option to run in 2017 (and leave Trenton to the capable hands of Kim Guadagno) and he will be facing a fresh Democrat (unless Obama strikes the 22nd amendment) and will be able to run on a history of successful governance in New Jersey.
And let’s say a Republican wins in 2012 (not an unlikely possibility now) – Christie will have the opportunity to spend 2017-2020 fundraising for a 2020 Presidential race (or as I believe leading the RNC as an effective and responsible leader).Yes that’s 10 years down the road but very simply put – 10+ years of public service compared to Obama’s what 6?
I see Chris Christie sticking to his guns on education reform, property tax reform, fiscal responsibility and smart social battles. He faces an uphill battle in almost every aspect and I see him winning at least the majority of his battles. Will he have setbacks? Absolutely. Is his tone bullyish? Sure, if you are unable to compromise and listen to reason.
I have talked to liberals and union people and they have all told me one thing: he is the first politician they have dealt with in Trenton that actually talks straight and sticks to his convictions. And that is frightening and a major problem for them.But there is also a level of respect and resignation that unless Christie makes a major mistake (internal corruption that he is directly involved in or if he reneges on multiple conservative principles) then they will have to resort to turning out an unbelievable force in 2013. And simply, if Christie’s popularity holds up – that’s unlikely.
In recap:
2010-2013 – 1st term
2013 – run for 2nd term and win
2013-2016 – determine if Presidential run is viable and if so run in 2015-2016, otherwise
2013-2017 – 2nd term
2017-2020 – run for President
2020 – Win
That’s not a bad timetable.
