Open Thread: Will Chris Christie Make Any News At His Speech Tonight?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is speaking tonight at the Reagan Library on the theme of American Exceptionalism, and despite repeated denials that he is running for president, many hopeful Republicans are hoping for a change of heart with tonight's speech.
Former New Jersey governor and close Christie adviser, Tom Kean, maintains that Christie is "very seriously" considering a presidential bid still, while others are denying his potential run. Do you think Christie will change his mind? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
According to National Review, Kean is quite confident that Christie is considering a presidential run.
“It’s real,” Kean says. “He’s giving it a lot of thought. I think the odds are a lot better now than they were a couple weeks ago.”…
“More and more people are talking to him,” Kean says. “He’s getting appeals from major figures around the country.” Kean, for his part, is also encouraging the first-term Republican to jump in. “He is the best speaker I may have ever heard in politics,” he tells me.
However, it seems others in his immediate circle and his close supporters are insisting it is still a no from Christie.
Mr. Christie’s aides say the governor hasn’t budged from his months-long insistence that he won’t enter the presidential fray, despite what one described as a “relentless” stream of calls over the last week from prominent Republicans urging him to run.
Check out a live stream of Christie's speech tonight at 9 PM EDT here, and let us know what you are hoping or expecting to hear.
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"Do you think Christie will change his mind?"
Submitted by Newsbubba on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 1:07pm.
Fat chance!
Good one, bubba.
Submitted by UpNorth on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 1:10pm.
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... and great Sharpton quote, Up ...
Submitted by Newsbubba on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:44pm.
except I'm guessing that you be misspelling "duh troof wuz" part of the quote.
I wish that the newspapers would start printing it exactly like he says it.
The Media Will Love Him!
Submitted by JustAl on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 1:19pm.
Nothing like a guy with a little "r" by his name who believes in man made global warming. . . but doesn't believe in the 2nd Amendment to the constitution. He's also on the same page with Perry on giving invaders a "clear path to citizenship".
Thanks, but no thanks, Chris.
Fish or cut bait.
Submitted by kata on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 1:19pm.
I, for one, am tired of the "will they or won't they".
Just what we need
Submitted by Jackrv on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 1:20pm.
This is just what we need, NOT!. Someone who is anti-2nd amendment, believes islam is not a threat and is from the liberal east coast.
Jack
I hope Christie does make news tonight
Submitted by Dave. on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 1:38pm.
By announcing that he has no intention of running for POTUS.
There are too many RINOs in the current herd as it is.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
But....but.....but.....Dave.....
Submitted by motherbelt on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:19pm.
it's about "electability" dontcha know!
All that matters is getting a president with an R after his name, and if he doesn't govern like a conservative, who cares? At least we can say we have a Republican president!!
Didn't you learn that during the Bush years??
A Republican Governor running a state, with a democratic heart.
Submitted by upcountrywater on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:02pm.
I have backed a battered governors that get to RINO out from time to time. It's the nature of the beast.
I'm looking for no comprise kind of shrink the size of government. A we the people candidate.
Chris, Is booting tax escape holes for the cultural phenomenon shooki, is a great segue (sagway) to your visit to the Reagan library. Yes yes she clutters up the shore line. Is that the right explanation to justify lowering the tax bite (of just this one company)? When in essence all that taxhole haven bracket should be looked at.
This bureaucratic partying with the stars with tax holes for some businesses, plays big here in Hawaii too.
Please no on anything about some AGW rationalized green jobs stuff!
You Didn't Build That.
OBAMA SAYS, "IT'S ABOUT MATH"
Submitted by ROSSMAN on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:03pm.
I believe he got approx 53% in 08. Of those who cast ballots in 08, I do not believe he will add 1, YES 1, VOTE TO HIS TOTAL IN 12!! I do truly believe that the majority of Independents and Republicans who voted for him, ME INCLUDED, WILL TRULY NOT VOTE FOR HIM AGAIN!! He will lose a few of the left votes, BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL NOT STUPID!! Subtract all the votes from his 53% who elected him in 08, and my math says the best he can expect is 42%. ERGO I expect he will lose the popular vote by 16% or better. If these votes show up in swing states, he will lose them all!!! EVEN TO DELAWARES MS O'DONNELL!! AINT GOT A CHANCE.. QUIT WORRYING!!
Chris Christie
Submitted by wall street john on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:05pm.
First of all stop with the weight jokes. It's not funny and wearing thin. Unless you've experienced it first hand I can tell you it's not a laughing matter.
And in some cases it's not the amount of food you eat, it could be thyroid related.
Now as far as Chris running, I do have some concerns about immigration, and the 2nd amendment as well as global warming, but in my opinion I do think that he will wrap the debt issue and get us back on the right track.
I don't know why everyone talks about global warming or climate change it's just junk science and think about how much money Al the Bore made running with this and that was what it was all about making money.
TALL AND GANGULY
Submitted by ROSSMAN on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:16pm.
Cant bowl, cant throw a baseball, crosses his legs like a lady, and a lousy manager. very very skinny. About to go over the edge!! I will take a pudgy man-man any day!!
Ha. Clinton was America's
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:41pm.
Ha. Clinton was America's first black President.
Obama is America's first FEMALE President.
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
Jack, you win so you get to...
Submitted by Rackie on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:45pm.
buy the house a round.
congrats!
What do I think?
Submitted by Fredy on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:16pm.
I think it is time for all ESTABLISHMENT REPUBLICANS to give up on this absurd cause!
So will this ship come within rocket range?
Submitted by upcountrywater on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:32pm.
Pull a mini-JFK ...Board the sucker we are at war!!
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/world/10356471/iran-says-could-depl...
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran raised the prospect on Tuesday of sending military ships close to the United States' Atlantic coast, in what would be a major escalation of tensions between the long-standing adversaries.
"Like the arrogant powers that are present near our marine borders, we will also have a powerful presence close to American marine borders," the head of the Navy, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said, according to the official IRNA news agency.
You Didn't Build That.
This is worrisome
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:34pm.
You know, they've been practicing detonating their rockets after launching them at a certain height which is ideal for setting off an EMP with a nuclear warhead and one of the scenarios was that they would have a ship near the US to do just that.
I'm not making this up. This was back in 2005 when they were doing this.
Iran detonating rockets
-Jon
Could be based in Venezuela
Submitted by upcountrywater on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:59pm.
Long past time for 007 types to do some wet work, good 'ol sabotage and espionage. If done right those 3rd. world countries would have no idea, if it was Murphy or spies.
You Didn't Build That.
The Iranian Navy is a joke.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 3:26pm.
They have about a half dozen capital ships, most of which were built when the Beatles were on the charts. That and some crappy little subs that Columbian coke smugglers wouldn't even use.
That being said, why does it take this lame regime so long to react to overt, direct threats? When Iran made that threat, SOMEBODY from the administration should have immediately responded "Go ahead and try it." I don't give a crap if they just tweeted it.
Instead, they're probably all huddled up concocting the next outreach initiative.
Could be
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 3:38pm.
It could be and I hope you're right. It doesn't change the fact that they seriously want to detonate a nuke over our heads, they could do that off a freighter.
And I don't expect this bogus potus to protect us either. Our navy should just blow these sons-o-bitches out of the water without even waiting for orders.
-Jon
Fuel up for a one way trip, sub in tow, drop off @ 201 miles.
Submitted by upcountrywater on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:16pm.
Now if someone would remove the filters pour in some grinding power, well a thrown rod on the hi seas, could be ol' murf.
OJ's low speed chase will be way faster than an attacking armada from iran...
LOL time to squeeze off a tweet..
You Didn't Build That.
Actually, SoL---
Submitted by matthewdean on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 6:24pm.
they huddled up to determine whether or not the term "Rear Admiral" was an insult violating the terms of the new homosexual friendly Navy.
MD
Liberal Republican Christie NOT RUNNING - Fox reports
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 2:20pm.
"Sources close to Chris Christie tell Fox News that the Republican New Jersey governor has decided, once and for all, not to run for president in 2012."
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
Yep, Jack
Submitted by bkeyser on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 3:43pm.
Everything on Twitter seems to indicate he's not running. The National Review stuff is all Bill Kristol doing his level best to get Christie in the race. I can't figure out why though, he'd likely Perry his way out before we knew it .
Too bad, BK
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:50pm.
There was some comedic potential for you w/Cristie & Obama on the same stage.
Jack Sprat comes to mind. Seriously, Obama is looking like a crack head, moreso every day, he disappears when he turns sideways these days (unlike Mrs. O).
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
ditto
Submitted by texasborngranny on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:06pm.
also, haven't see much of Col. West lately, out west. I could stand to see more of the gentleman.
have a great day.
time for an update
Submitted by michiganruth on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:15pm.
yeah, they said on Fox Christie announced he is not running.
of course there are many of us out here who won't take no for an answer (I'm talking to you, Ann Coulter!) and will keep bugging him. but I think we're almost to the point where we need to believe him.
I just hope Marco Rubio isn't serious when he says HE doesn't want to run for VP!
Cain up by 10% - Zogby
Submitted by GregE on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:20pm.
http://www.zogby.com/news/2011/09/26/ibope-zogby-poll-perry-plummets-18-...
This poll was conducted after Perry's most recent subpar debate performance last Thursday, but the survey was still in the field when Cain won a Florida straw poll on Sunday. Cain was the top choice of only 8% a month ago.
An interesting result
Submitted by CobraMan on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 6:25pm.
This is an interesting result: Overall approval of Congress is 14%, while approval for Congressional Republicans is 30% and for Congressional Democrats 28%.
People approve of one particular party twice as much as they approve Congress in general. Partisan? Probably.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Don't know if he will run or
Submitted by celator on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:29pm.
Don't know if he will run or not and I don't care, but I am getting sick and tired of Christie's "will I or won't I" game.
Will I or won't I
Submitted by Model850 on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:42pm.
Agreed. It is past being maddening and a distraction.
That goes for all "might be" candidates, by the way, Palin included. Or maybe Palin especially.
To me....
Submitted by GregE on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 8:07pm.
...Cristie hasn't done that. He has been asked the question many times for months and has always said no. Now he's been prodded by people who think he would be great for America, so he (apparently) is considering it (though I heard tonight his brother said he's not going to).
The person who is doing the public "will I or won't I" is Sarah Palin. No one is attempting to draft her as they are Cristie, and when she has been asked, she replies that "there's still time." So that's definitely playing the game you describe.
the point is
Submitted by texasborngranny on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:08pm.
who is trying to draft RINO Christie?
He's not going to run
Submitted by CobraMan on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 6:19pm.
He's not going to run, as he, himself, has said several times already. WHY do people keep claiming that he is?
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
I agree...
Submitted by GregE on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 8:06pm.
...I dont think he'll run, but what he's said many times was before he got really hard pulls from many people. It's like the person who says he doesn't want to be president, but if enough people felt it would be needed for America, they'd do it. Drafted, per se. I think that's what is happening with him right now, though I agree, I don't think in the end he's going to run.
NO, NO, NO
Submitted by texasborngranny on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:03pm.
we do NOT need another AGW believin' RINO muddying the waters!