TIMELINE: 2016 on

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November 10, 2014 - Peter King announces run for President

MANCHESTER, NH - Congressman Peter King of New York announced he would be a candidate for President in 2016. "I have the experience and the background to lead our country at a time of great challenge globally, I understand how we have to beat our enemies" King said. King also took a swipe at possible opponent Rand Paul. "Senator Rand Paul is weak on national security, he doesn't see the world for what it is" King said.  

January 12, 2015 - O'Malley launches presidential bid

AMES, IA - After months of speculation, Former Governor Martin O'Malley launched his 2016 presidential campaign. Pledging to be a "progressive champion" O'Malley promised to make single payer health care, gun control, green energy, and a federal equality amendment top priorities if elected.

January 18, 2015 - Dean, Huckabee in for 2016
Former Governors Howard Dean (D) and Mike Huckabee (R) both launched their presidential campaigns in Iowa. Dean stated he had the best chance of winning a general election, and Huckabee declared he felt republicans needed a champion of the pro-life position and education reform on a national ticket.

Feb. 1, 2015 - Cuomo enters presidential race

ALBANY, NY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his intention to seek the 2016 democratic presidential nomination while speaking to a group of democrats. "I will be the candidate who seeks to make sure the democratic party advocates principles to restore our economy and protect our values" Cuomo stated. Cuomo was critical of the Obama administration's economic and fiscal policies, but praised the President's work on trying to promote rights for same-sex couples and young women.

Feb. 7, 2015 - Santorum in for 2016

NEW YORK, NY - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum told Sean Hannity that he would seek the presidency in 2016. "Republicans will have a choice: we can either move in the isolationist direction of Rand Paul, move towards the center with Christie, or elect a conservative, and I'm that conservative." Santorum said he was the "clear conservative choice" on every issue for 2016.

March 15, 2015 - Rand Paul a yes for 2016

LOUISVILLE, KY - Kentucky Senator Rand Paul announced he would be a GOP candidate for President in 2016. "I intend to become our nominee by uniting the republican party behind a message of economic freedom, liberty, and a foreign policy we can afford." Paul said he was comfortable "being the tea party backed presidential candidate."

May 1, 2015 - Paul Ryan to run for President

JANESVILLE, WI - Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin announced he would be running for President in 2016. "After eight years of broken promises and failed policies, it's time for change and reform in Washington" Ryan told a crowd of roughly 800. Ryan said his campaign would focus on balancing the federal budget, entitlement reform, solutions to health care, and tax reform.

May 10, 2015 - Christie resigns as Governor, launches presidential bid

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Citing his record in New Jersey, Chris Christie resigned the governorship of the state he had led for five and a half years. "Over the past five years, we've cleaned up a mess in New Jersey, and our state's economy is growing, our schools are better, our taxes are under control, and we are in good shape financially. But, Washington is broken because politicians care more about their own interests instead of the people. I think Washington is in need of reform, and I think I can bring about the change we need in Washington" Christie said during a press conference. He emphasized fiscal discipline and the economy as top issues of concern to him.

May 22, 2015 - Biden launches presidential bid

With President Obama at his side, Vice President Joe Biden launched his bid for President in 2016. Biden said he would defend the Obama record and "continue to build on the bold reforms of the past six years, such as continuing to expand health care coverage and pell grants." Biden stated that he had the most experience of any presidential candidate in either party.

June 15, 2015 - Cruz declines presidential run, backs Paul

WASHINGTON D.C. - Senator Ted Cruz of Texas announced he would support fellow GOP Senator Rand Paul for President as opposed to running for President himself. Cruz called Paul "a leader we can trust to restore liberty and turn Washington upside down."

June 17, 2015 - Jindal launches presidential bid

BATON ROUGE, LA - Governor Bobby Jindal announced he would be a candidate for President in the 2016 election. "What we have done here in Louisiana is proven that conservative ideas are best for the people of this country. I think it's time to take our message nationally" Jindal stated. He said replacing the nation's current tax system, repealing President Obama's health care law, and education reform would be major themes of his campaign.

June 19, 2015 - Warren: I'll run for President

Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts released a statement informing the media that she would seek the Democratic Presidential Nomination in 2016. "I believe we need someone to challenge the status-quo and the tea party so we can make our country work for everyone" she stated.

June 20, 2015 - Poll finds both parties divided on presidential nominee, Christie leading all for general election

GOP Nomination
Chris Christie 20%
Rand Paul 18%
Paul Ryan 15%
Mike Huckabee 12%
Rick Santorum 10%
Nikki Haley 8%
Bobby Jindal 7%
Rick Perry 6%
Peter King 3%
Other 1%

Democratic Nomination
Joe Biden 33%
Andrew Cuomo 32%
Martin O'Malley 20%
Howard Dean 9%  
Elizabeth Warren 3%
Tim Kaine 2%
Other 1%

General Election Match Ups

Chris Christie (R) 49%
Joe Biden (D) 44%

Chris Christie (R) 48%
Andrew Cuomo (D) 44%

Joe Biden (D) 48%
Rand Paul (R) 39%

Andrew Cuomo (D) 50%
Rand Paul (R) 35%

July 1, 2015 - Giuliani endorses Christie, signs on as national campaign co-chair

DOVER, NH - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced his support for Chris Christie's presidential campaign. "As a Governor, Chris Christie was able to revive his state's economy, and he dealt with crisis on a regular basis. I know he has the judgement to be President of the United States, and I know he can win a general election" Giuliani stated.

July 10, 2015 - Ryan: balance the federal budget through increased revenue

DETRIOT, MI: Focusing on winning Michigan's presidential primary, Congressman Paul Ryan talked about his economic plan - which he said would help grow federal revenue to balance the federal budget by the year 2023. Ryan's plan included block-granting medicaid, eliminating tax loopholes and having two tax rates - 12 and 23%, repealing President Obama's health care law, and increasing domestic oil drilling.

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July 17, 2015 - Rubio backs Christie, declines to run for President. Perry in for 2016

Senator Marco Rubio of Florida endorsed Chris Christie for the 2016 presidential nomination at a rally in New Hampshire. Rubio stated that Christie could win a general election and would be able to break the gridlock in Washington. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Rick Perry formally declared his intention to run for President in 2016.

July 20, 2015 - Kaine enters presidential bid

RICHMOND, VA - Acknowledging long odds, Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia announced he would be a candidate for President in 2016. Kaine said he wanted to run to advance the issue of education in the presidential race.

July 23, 2015 - Bill DeBlasio backs Biden, bashes Cuomo

NEW YORK, NY - Mayor of New York City Bill DeBlasio announced he would be supporting Joe Biden for President over fellow New Yorker Andrew Cuomo. "While Andrew Cuomo has been protecting special interests for years now, Joe Biden is fighting for us. He's fighting to return fairness to our economy and take on the special interests in Washington such as the NRA and the radical right" DeBlasio stated.

July 28, 2015 - Haley a Yes for 2016

CHARLESTON, SC - Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina told NBC News that she would be a candidate for President in 2016.

August 2, 2015 - Christie lays out presidential agenda

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Chris Christie laid out his agenda at an event in his home state of New Jersey. The promote economic growth and help middle-income Americans, Christie said he'd cut taxes by 33% for middle income earners while eliminating income taxes for those presently in the 10% bracket, he'd cut the cooperate tax rate from 35% to 22%, he'd eliminate taxes on capital gains up to half a million dollars, and he'd increase the per-child tax deduction by $500 per child. Christie said he's pay for his plan by closing cooperate loopholes, reducing most federal subsidies, and limiting tax deductions to $12,000 for those making over $90,000 per year. Christie also said encouraging school choice, reducing the cost of health care and repeal of Obamacare, reforming medicare & social security, and reducing the national debt would be top priorities of his if elected President. Christie also stated he would "repair America's image globally while strengthening the Patriot Act" if elected.

b]August 5, 2015 - King: Rand Paul a nut[/b]

DOVER, NH - Congressman Peter King stated that he felt fellow GOP Presidential Candidate Rand Paul was "nuts" and someone who "appealed to angry people." The comments came during a town hall meeting in which King was asked why more people supported Paul than him for the GOP presidential nomination.

August 7, 2015 - Polls find Christie, Ryan, Biden with early support

N.H. GOP Primary
Chris Christie 23%
Rand Paul 17%
Paul Ryan 15%
Peter King 12%
Rick Santorum 10%
Bobby Jindal 8%
Mike Huckabee 8%
Nikki Haley 4%
Rick Perry 2%
Other 1%

N.H. Democratic Primary
Joe Biden 30%
Andrew Cuomo 29%
Howard Dean 21%
Elizabeth Warren 12%
Martin O'Malley 6%
Tim Kaine 1%
Other 1%

Iowa GOP Caucus
Paul Ryan 20%
Mike Huckabee 15%
Rick Santorum 14%
Rand Paul 12%
Chris Christie 10%
Rick Perry 8%
Bobby Jindal 8%
Nikki Haley 6%
Peter King 2%
Other 5%

Iowa Democratic Caucus
Joe Biden 40%
Andrew Cuomo 25%
Howard Dean 20%
Elizabeth Warren 10%
Martin O'Malley 3%
Tim Kaine 1%
Other 1%

South Carolina GOP Primary
Chris Christie 22%
Nikki Haley 21%
Mike Huckabee 19%
Paul Ryan 15%
Rand Paul 10%
Rick Santorum 6%
Rick Perry 4%
Bobby Jindal 2%
Peter King 1%
Other 0%

South Carolina Democratic Primary
Joe Biden 30%
Andrew Cuomo 30%
Howard Dean 12%
Martin O'Malley 10%
Elizabeth Warren 10%
Tim Kaine 7%
Other 1%

August 10, 2015 - Lee backs Paul


October 5, 2015 - Paul endorses Forbes-style flat tax

ARLINGTON, VA - GOP Presidential Hopeful Rand Paul announced his support for a 15% flat tax, one he said was modeled after the one Steve Forbes promoted during his 1996 presidential campaign.

October 18, 2015 - Christie, Santorum, King, Biden see improving poll numbers


GOP Nomination
Chris Christie 25%
Paul Ryan 15%
Rand Paul 15%
Rick Santorum 12%
Mike Huckabee 10%
Bobby Jindal 9%
Peter King 6%
Nikki Haley 4%
Rick Perry 3%
Other 1%

Democratic Nomination
Joe Biden 40%
Andrew Cuomo 32%
Martin O'Malley 10%
Howard Dean 9%  
Elizabeth Warren 4%
Tim Kaine 4%
Other 1%

November 1, 2015 - McCain, Romney back Ryan

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - GOP Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan picked up the endorsements of his party's past two presidential nominees. "Paul Ryan is ready to be President of the United States. He's been involved in complex issues in the house for the past 18 years" Senator John McCain stated. "Paul Ryan has a deep understanding of the core economic issues facing the nation" Mitt Romney stated during his embrace of Ryan.

November 10, 2015 - Former rival backs Santorum

AMES, IA - Former Congresswoman and 2012 Presidential Hopeful Michele Bachmann threw her support behind GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum in Iowa. "Rick Santorum is the experienced conservative presidential candidate" she exclaimed. "He's going to be the next President of the United States" Bachmann added.

November 15, 2015 - Bloomberg: King, Cuomo best candidates

NEW YORK, NY - Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stated he felt Congressman Peter King (R) and Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) were the best candidates running for President. "Peter and Andrew are both centrists, both pragmatists. I think both of them would be strong candidates in a general election." Bloomberg also commented on other candidates. "I think Chris Christie has done great things for New Jersey, and I believe that the Vice President has proven that he's a fighter for his principles. The only candidates I truly would not support in a general election would be Elizabeth Warren, Rick Santorum, and Rand Paul because none of them has accomplished much, and all three are partisans at the end of the day."


December 1, 2015 - Obama: Biden will succeed me

SARASOTA, FL - Hitting the campaign trail for Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama said he was confident his vice president would be his successor. "Joe Biden has helped me make tough decisions over the past eight years, and together we worked with all of you to bring our country back - and I know you'll elect him to succeed me next year" the President stated.

December 8, 2015 - Grimm, Lance back King

HILLSIDE, NH - Congressman Leonard Lance of New Jersey and Congressman Michael Grimm of New York each endorsed Peter King for President at an event in New Hampshire. "Peter King has the experience, the backround, and the ability to articulate republican values, he should be our presidential nominee" Lance stated. Grimm said that "Peter King fights for people, and puts politics second."

December 14, 2015 - Dean announces support of same-sex marriage

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December 17, 2015 - Brownback backs Jindal

CHARLESTON, SC - Kansas Governor Sam Brownback endorsed fellow Governor Bobby Jindal for the 2016 GOP Presidential nomination. "Bobby Jindal is a proven conservative who is committed to the values of lower taxes, limited government, the right to life, and a safer America" Brownback said of Jindal.

December 18, 2015 - Kaine ends presidential bid, backs Biden

RICHMOND, VA - Citing poor fundraising, Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia ended his presidential campaign and endorsed Joe Biden for President.

December 21, 2015 - Poll: Christie, Biden are front-runners

National GOP Nomination
Chris Christie 26%
Paul Ryan 14%
Rand Paul 14%
Rick Santorum 10%
Mike Huckabee 10%
Bobby Jindal 8%
Peter King 6%
Nikki Haley 6%
Rick Perry 3%
Other 3%

National Democratic Nomination
Joe Biden 35%
Andrew Cuomo 31%
Howard Dean 20%
Martin O'Malley 9%
Elizabeth Warren 4%
Other 1%

January 10, 2016 - Paul, Biden win Iowa Caucus

GOP

Rand Paul 21%
Mike Huckabee 20%
Rick Santorum 19%
Paul Ryan 15%
Chris Christie 12%
Bobby Jindal 5%
Nikki Haley 4%
Rick Perry 1%
Peter King 1%
Other 1%

Democratic

Joe Biden 33%
Andrew Cuomo 30%
Howard Dean 25%
Elizabeth Warren 6%
Martin O'Malley 5%
Other 1%

January 17, 2016 - Christie, Cuomo win New Hampshire Primary

GOP

Chris Christie 33%
Rand Paul 23%
Peter King 15%
Paul Ryan 10%
Mike Huckabee 9%
Bobby Jindal 3%
Nikki Haley 2%
Rick Perry 2%
Other 3%

Democratic

Andrew Cuomo 26%
Joe Biden 24%
Howard Dean 22%
Elizabeth Warren 20%
Martin O'Malley 6%
Other 2%

January 18, 2016 - Peter King ends presidential bid, endorses Chris Christie and signs on as Christie homeland security advisor

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Congressman Peter King of New York and GOP Presidential Hopeful Chris Christie held a press conference outside Christie campaign HQ. King announced he was ending his presidential campaign. 'We ran on a message of a strong national defense and lower taxes. We challenged Rand Paul and the fringe element within the GOP, but unfortunately we fell short in New Hampshire. Luckily, in Chris Christie, we have a fighter who will stand up for the values of the republican party and who will put people before politics." Christie announced King would be a homeland security advisor to his presidential campaign.

January 24, 2016 - South Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, and  Michigan vote

South Carolina GOP Primary

Mike Huckabee 24%
Nikki Haley 21%
Chris Christie 20%
Rand Paul 18%
Bobby Jindal 10%
Paul Ryan 4%
Rick Santorum 2%
Rick Perry 1%
Other 1%

Arizona GOP Primary

Chris Christie 28%
Rand Paul 14%
Paul Ryan 12%
Mike Huckabee 9%
Rick Santorum 9%
Bobby Jindal 6%
Nikki Haley 4%
Rick Perry 4%
Other 1%

Michigan GOP Primary

Chris Christie 23%
Rick Santorum 22%
Paul Ryan 20%
Rand Paul 15%
Bobby Jindal 8%
Mike Huckabee 5%
Nikki Haley 4%
Rick Perry 2%
Other 1%

Nevada GOP Caucus

Chris Christie 26%
Rand Paul 24%
Paul Ryan 17%
Mike Huckabee 10%
Rick Santorum 9%
Bobby Jindal 6%
Nikki Haley 5%
Rick Perry 2%
Other 1%

South Carolina Democratic Primary

Andrew Cuomo 44%
Joe Biden 30%
Howard Dean 10%
Elizabeth Warren 9%
Martin O'Malley 6%
Other 1%

Arizona Democratic Primary

Andrew Cuomo 33%
Joe Biden 30%
Howard Dean 25%
Elizabeth Warren 10%
Martin O'Malley 1%
Other 1%

Michigan Democratic Primary

Joe Biden 50%
Andrew Cuomo 27%
Howard Dean 12%
Elizabeth Warren 8%
Martin O'Malley 2%
Other 1%

Nevada Democratic Caucus

Joe Biden 33%
Andrew Cuomo 31%
Howard Dean 30%
Elizabeth Warren 4%
Martin O'Malley 1%
Other 1%

January 25, 2016 - Perry, Haley, O'Malley end presidential bids as Christie, Cuomo win Florida
WASHINGTON, DC - After failing to garner traction in early primaries, presidential hopefuls Rick Perry (R), Nikki Haley (R), and Martin O'Malley (D) exited the presidential race. Perry endorsed fellow candidate Rand Paul, where as Haley and O'Malley didn't mention any endorsement plans.


Florida GOP Primary
Chris Christie 52%
Paul Ryan 25%
Rand Paul 10%
Mike Huckabee 9%
Rick Santorum 2%
Bobby Jindal 1%
Other 1%


Florida Democratic Primary
Andrew Cuomo 35%
Joe Biden 34%
Howard Dean 20%
Elizabeth Warren 10%
Other 1%

Feb. 4, 2016 - Biden: Cuomo lacks foreign policy experience

DENVER, CO - Campaigning ahead of primaries in Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri, Vice President Joe Biden attacked fellow candidate Andrew Cuomo as being inexperienced in foreign affairs. "Governor Cuomo has no foreign policy experience to talk about, in fact Chris Christie has more dealings in foreign affairs than the Governor, I think we need a democratic nominee with more experience both governing here at home and being involved in foreign policy to be our nominee."

Feb. 5, 2016 - GOP hopefuls gang up on Christie

GOP Presidential hopefuls began stepping up attacks on front-runner Chris Christie. "Governor Christie believes that taxpayers should spend money on green energy, he believes that maintaining tough anti-gun laws in New Jersey is good, and he thinks that we should erode our civil liberties in the name of security" Senator Rand Paul remarked. "When it comes to having someone who will be tough on unions, Christie is great - but he's backed down on tough fights when it comes to values" Former Senator Rick Santorum stated. Congressman Paul Ryan remarked that Christie "is not bold enough" and that his entitlement reform plan was "the same as what George W. Bush has proposed, and that cost us in 2006 and 2008."

Feb. 9, 2016 - Missouri, Minnesota, and Colorado vote

Missouri GOP Caucus

Rick Santorum 41%
Chris Christie 30%
Rand Paul 12%
Mike Huckabee 7%
Paul Ryan 5%
Bobby Jindal 4%
Other 1%

Colorado GOP Primary

Chris Christie 45%
Rick Santorum 20%
Mike Huckabee 19%
Paul Ryan 10%
Rand Paul 4%
Bobby Jindal 1%
Other 1%

Minnesota GOP Caucus

Chris Christie 35%
Rick Santorum 31%
Paul Ryan 20%
Rand Paul 7%
Mike Huckabee 4%
Bobby Jindal 2%
Other 1%

Colorado Democratic Primary

Andrew Cuomo 47%
Joe Biden 30%
Howard Dean 18%
Elizabeth Warren 4%
Other 1%

Missouri Democratic Caucus

Joe Biden 34%
Andrew Cuomo 32%
Howard Dean 25%
Elizabeth Warren 8%
Other 1%

Minnesota Democratic Caucus

Joe Biden 60%
Andrew Cuomo 22%
Howard Dean 8%
Elizabeth Warren 7%
Other 3%

Feb. 10, 2016 - Jindal, Dean withdrawal from presidential race
WASHINGTON, DC - GOP Presidential Hopeful Bobby Jindal and Democratic Presidential Hopeful Howard Dean withdrew from the presidential race. Jindal endorsed fellow candidate Chris Christie, while Dean endorsed fellow candidate Joe Biden.

Feb. 12, 2016 - Clark backs Biden, signs on as foreign policy advisor

DOVER, DE - Retired General Wesley Clark endorsed Joe Biden for President at Biden HQ. "Joe Biden is uniquely qualified and experienced to be President of the United States" Clark stated. Clark also signed on as a Biden foreign policy advisor.

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Feb. 19, 2016 - Huckabee exits presidential race

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee exited the presidential race after only winning South Carolina's presidential primary. Huckabee said he would support the nominee of the republican party.

Feb. 19, 2016 - Ryan exits campaign, backs Christie

JANESVILLE, WI - Congressman Paul Ryan announced he would exit the presidential race and endorsed fellow candidate Chris Christie, called Christie a "reformer who can get our country moving again on the issues that matter to every American."

Feb. 20, 2016 - Romney backs Christie

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Former Massachusetts Governor and 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney backed Chris Christie for President, stating that "Governor Christie is a republican who can win in 2016, and he'll get us moving again on jobs and reducing the national debt."

Feb. 23, 2016 - Christie, Biden, Cuomo dominate Super Tuesday




States won by Chris Christie
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
Ohio
Wisconsin
California
Utah
Georgia

States won by Rick Santorum
North Dakota
South Dakota
Alaska
Idaho
Wyoming

States won by Rand Paul
Kentucky
Oklahoma

Super Tuesday vote count (GOP)
Chris Christie 2,745,400
Rick Santorum 1,012,215
Rand Paul 575,302

States won by Joe Biden
Maine
Wisconsin
Ohio
California
Connecticut
Alaska
Utah

States won by Andrew Cuomo
New Jersey
New York
Georgia
Kentucky
Oklahoma
South Dakota
North Dakota
Idaho

States won by Elizabeth Warren
Massachusetts

Super Tuesday Vote Count (DEM)
Joe Biden 1,902,102
Andrew Cuomo 1,901,992
Elizabeth Warren 675,235


Feb. 28, 2016 - National Poll: Christie, Biden take lead

GOP Nomination
Chris Christie 41%
Rick Santorum 25%
Rand Paul 24%
Other 10%

Democratic Nomination
Joe Biden 40%
Andrew Cuomo 38%
Elizabeth Warren 15%
Other 7%

March 2, 2016 - Pennsylvania, North Carolina vote

GOP Pennsylvania Primary
Chris Christie 45%
Rick Santorum 40%
Rand Paul 12%
Other 3%

GOP North Carolina Primary
Chris Christie 51%
Rand Paul 30%
Rick Santorum 18%
Other 1%

Democratic Pennsylvania Primary
Joe Biden 57%
Andrew Cuomo 39%
Elizabeth Warren 3%
Other 1%

Democratic North Carolina Primary
Joe Biden 42%
Andrew Cuomo 41%
Elizabeth Warren 15%
Other 2%

March 3, 2016 - Santorum exits presidential race, backs Christie

PHILADELPHIA, PA - After failing to win his home state's presidential primary, Former Senator Rick Santorum ended his presidential campaign and announced he would be supporting Chris Christie for President. "I will be supporting Chris Christie for President because I know he's someone who has accomplished a lot in a tough political environment, and I know he can win in the fall" Santorum stated.

March 5, 2016 - Warren: Staying in race until end, third party run possible

BOSTON, MA - Despite poor showings in virtually every presidential primary, Senator Elizabeth Warren stated she would remain in the democratic race for president and would consider a third party or independent presidential run. "I want to make sure liberals and progressives have a true champion, the democratic establishment has largely ignored my grassroots campaign" Warren stated.

March 10, 2016 - Paul ends presidential bid

LOUISVILLE, KY - Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky announced he was ending his presidential campaign. "I do not believe we can win the nomination of our party, and so today I suspend my presidential campaign" Paul stated.

March 10, 2016 - Chris Christie secures GOP presidential nomination

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Despite being 107 delegates shy of the GOP presidential nomination, Chris Christie secured his spot as the republican nominee for President after opponent Rand Paul ended his campaign. Christie held a campaign rally near his campaign HQ in Morristown, NJ where he kicked off his general election campaign. "Our message of smaller government, a vibrant economy, telling the truth to reduce the national debt, and turning Washington upside down has resonated with the American people. Today, our message will be brought not just to those who vote in primaries, but to those who will vote in the general election" Christie stated.


March 15, 2016 - Indiana, Maryland, Virginia vote



Democratic Indiana Primary
Andrew Cuomo 50%
Joe Biden 38%
Elizabeth Warren 11%
Other 1%

Democratic Maryland Primary
Joe Biden 65%
Andrew Cuomo 25%
Elizabeth Warren 9%
Other 1%

Democratic Virginia Primary
Joe Biden 49%
Andrew Cuomo 45%
Elizabeth Warren 5%
Other 1%

March 16, 2016 - Warren ends bid for democratic presidential nomination, refuses to endorse Biden or Cuomo

BOSTON, MA - Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts announced that she was suspending her presidential campaign, but declined to support fellow candidates Joe Biden or Andrew Cuomo.

March 18, 2016 - Poll: Biden leads Cuomo narrowly, Christie headed to general election victory


Democratic Primary
Joe Biden 47%
Andrew Cuomo 42%
Undecided/Other 11%

General Election

Chris Christie (R) 50%
Joe Biden (D) 39%

Chris Christie (R) 48%
Andrew Cuomo (D) 43%

March 25, 2016 - Three Democrats back Christie

BOCA RATON, FL - Three democrats joined Chris Christie at a rally in Boca Raton, Florida to back his bid for President. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Former U.S. Senators Evan Bayh of Indiana and Bob Graham of Florida each endorsed Christie for President. They cited what they saw as failures of the Obama administration, and Christie's success on education reform, pension & benefit reform, and his reputation for working across party lines.

March 27, 2016 - Cuomo attacks Obama, Biden

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Campaigning ahead of primaries in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, Democratic Presidential Hopeful Andrew Cuomo talked about his goals for the country while attacking opponent Joe Biden. "I believe our country needs a President who will invest in education and infrastructure, but also someone who will take on the special interests so we can pass a middle class tax cut and reduce our debt. For eight years, this administration has allowed for special interests to continue to run Washington D.C., and my opponent is part of the problem" Cuomo stated.

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April 2, 2016 - Cuomo takes trio of southern primaries


Mississippi Democratic Primary
Andrew Cuomo 55%
Joe Biden 44%
Other 1%

Alabama Democratic Primary
Andrew Cuomo 59%
Joe Biden 39%
Other 2%

Louisiana Democratic Primary
Andrew Cuomo 54%
Joe Biden 44%
Other 2%

April 5, 2016 - With Cuomo pulling ahead of Biden, Biden loses fundraising

WASHINGTON, DC - With New York Governor Andrew Cuomo pulling ahead of Joe Biden in the presidential race by over 100 delegates and 80,000 votes, top Biden campaign contributors deflected. Of Biden's top five contributors, two switched to team Cuomo.

April 12, 2016 - Christie kicks off campaign bus tour with Ryan, Giuliani

MORRISTOWN, NJ - GOP Presidential Nominee Chris Christie kicked off a four day bus tour of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio with Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan. The tour made it's first stop near Christie HQ in New Jersey.

April 18, 2016 - Biden: Delaware, Texas will decide my presidential hopes

DOVER, DE - Vice President Joe Biden stated that April 24th contests in Delaware and Texas would determine whether or not he had a chance to become the democratic nominee for President. While neither Biden or Cuomo are expected to win the needed delegates to become the nominee on the 24th, if Cuomo won Texas he'd fall just shy of the needed number of delegates, where as if Biden won Texas he'd be just slightly ahead of Cuomo.

April 24, 2016 - Cuomo takes Texas, Biden wins home state of Delaware


Texas Democratic Primary
Andrew Cuomo 51%
Joe Biden 48%
Other 1%

Delaware Democratic Primary
Joe Biden 79%
Andrew Cuomo 20%
Other 1%

April 27, 2016 - Biden ends presidential bid

DOVER, DE - Vice President Joe Biden ended his third presidential bid and offered his support to presumptive democratic presidential nominee Andrew Cuomo. "Serving as Vice President of the United States for the past eight years and getting to work with the President to reform our health care system, end two wars, combat a brutal enemy, and move our country away from foreign sources of oil has been the honor of a lifetime" the vice president states. "I wish Andrew Cuomo all the best, and I look forward to campaigning with him" he added.

Andrew Cuomo secures Democratic Presidential Nomination

ALBANY, NY - Governor Andrew Cuomo secured the nomination of the democratic party for President. "Together, we brought a message of hope to all Americans. Yes, the past few years have disappointed many people, but together we'll work to fix our failing schools, to save social security and medicare, to reduce taxes on the middle class, and to pay down our national debt" Cuomo stated.

May 1, 2016 - Christie holds "GOP Unity Rally" with Ryan, Santorum, Haley, Huckabee, and Jindal
CLEVELAND, OH - Republican Presidential Nominee Chris Christie held a "GOP unity rally" in Cleveland, Ohio with Former opponents Rick Santorum, Paul Ryan, Nikki Haley, and Bobby Jindal. Santorum stated that "it's important that we elect a pro-life, pro-family President this fall, and I know Chris Christie stands for those values." Paul Ryan said that "the economy is the dominant issue in this election, and Chris Christie has the record, and the plan, to create jobs for Americans again." Governor Nikki Haley used her time to attack Andrew Cuomo. "While Chris Christie was fighting big government liberalism in New Jersey, Andrew Cuomo decided to limit the second amendment, increase spending, and increase government's role in the economy as Governor of New York." Bobby Jindal said he believed Christie was "the kind of leader with the credibility to get our nation moving again." Mike Huckabee said that "although Governor Cuomo talks about reversing the policies of the past eight years, he's done nothing but embrace them."

May 12, 2016 - Obama, Biden endorse Cuomo

WASHINGTON, DC - After a closely contested primary battle, Vice President Joe Biden joined President Barack Obama in endorsing Andrew Cuomo for President at a press conference in Washington. "The Governor has experience in being an executive. He's fought for educational accountability, middle class tax relief, and for a higher minimum wage as a Governor, and he'll make a wonderful President. Mr. Christie will run on a record which includes cutting women's health, cutting education, and giving millionaires tax relief, and we have a nominee to present an alternative vision" Biden stated. President Obama said that, "Andrew Cuomo has the necessary experience and judgement to be President of the United States, he has brought hope to millions of New Yorkers and I know he'll bring hope to the American people."

May 17, 2016 - Obama approval at 38%

WASHINGTON, DC - A Gallup Poll found that 38% of Americans approved of President Obama's job performance, and 32% felt the United States was heading in the right direction.

May 25, 2016 - Christie: Cuomo is trying to be all things to all voters

LANSING, MI - On the campaign trail, Republican Presidential Nominee Chris Christie attacked opponent Andrew Cuomo as trying to pander to voters. "He has said that President Obama's policies are working, but that the economy isn't. He's said he's going to reduce taxes, but then he's proposed raising them. He went to Massachusetts and said that the federal government wasn't too big, but then said he'd cut the size of government while in Pennsylvania. It seems my opponent is changing positions whenever he goes to a different place - I will not change my positions, I am who I am and that's it" Christie stated.

June 1, 2016 - Christie leads Cuomo by 8

Chris Christie (R) 49%
Andrew Cuomo (D) 41%
Undecided 10%

June 7, 2016 - Clintons endorse Cuomo

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Former President Bill Clinton and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton endorsed Andrew Cuomo for President. "Andrew Cuomo was a vital part of my agenda to make our cities safer when he was at HUD, and he's been leading the charge for equality in education and women's health as Governor of New York" Bill Clinton stated. "Governor Cuomo will lead this country in a way that promotes unity and resolve, and it will reflect positively onto the rest of the world" Hillary Clinton said of Cuomo.

June 12, 2016 - Cuomo hits Christie on social issues
MILWAULKEE, WI - Democratic Presidential Nominee Andrew Cuomo told supporters he felt Chris Christie was to conservative for most Americans on social issues. "Governor Christie cut funding for planned parenthood, which provides women's health care, in New Jersey. Even in 2016, he opposes same-sex marriage, and believes that government ought to decide for a woman what she gets to do with her own body. This is wrong, and it's not consistent with the vast majority of Americans" Cuomo stated.

July 2, 2016 - Christie selects Martinez for Vice President

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Republican Presidential Nominee Chris Christie announced his choice of New Mexico Governor Susanna Martinez as his running-mate in the 2016 presidential election. "Susanna Martinez is not a product of Washington, she's been a Governor who has had to make tough decisions in one of the poorest states in America. She's cut taxes, held the line on spending, taken on corruption, and made sure laws are enforced fairly, and for everyone." Martinez stated that "Chris Christie is a strong, effective, and bi-partisian leader who has saved the state of New Jersey; his commitment to growing the economy, protecting our country, saving our schools, fixing our health care, and fundamentally changing Washington is what we need today."

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July 12, 2016 - Cuomo taps Hagan for Vice President

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Democratic Presidential Nominee Andrew Cuomo announced his selection of North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan for Vice President. "Kay Hagan's experience in both foreign affairs and economic issues enable her to be a trusted partner of mine over the next eight years. I know she is ready to be our Vice President" Cuomo stated. "Andrew Cuomo has put his state before his national ambitions, he understands the necessity of education, women's health care, and balancing budgets. Andrew Cuomo will lead this country with dignity and honor" Hagan said of Cuomo.

July 17, 2016 - Former President Bush backs Christie

DALLAS, TX - Former President George W. Bush backed Chris Christie for President. Bush said that "Chris Christie is someone who can bring Americans together to grow our economy and defeat an enemy that is hateful and violent. I trust his judgement and know he'll make a great President" Bush said.

August 1, 2016 - Dean delivers DNC keynote address in Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ - Former Governor of Vermont and Presidential Hopeful Howard Dean delivered the keynote address at his party's national convention. Dean praised the Cuomo/Hagan ticket, and said the democrats would win on issues such as education, women's health, taxes, and foreign affairs. He slammed GOP candidate Chris Christie as "moderate compared to the tea party, but still too extreme on social issues and tax cuts for most Americans."

August 3, 2016 - Hagan delivers acceptance speech for Vice Presidential Nomination

PHOENIX, AZ - Senator Kay Hagan of North Carolina accepted the Democratic nomination for Vice President. "Our vision of the next four years is very different from that of Mr. Christie. We believe that by cutting taxes on the middle class and asking millionaires to pay more, by putting together a commission to reform social security as opposed to privatizing it, by eliminating cooperate loopholes, by investing in women's health care as opposed to cutting it, and by continuing the same foreign policy as the past eight years as opposed to going back to the George Bush era, we will be better off in 2020 than we are today" Hagan stated.

August 4, 2016 - Cuomo accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination

PHOENIX, AZ - Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York accepted his party's nomination for President of the United States. "Together, you and I will spread our message of hope across the country. We'll win this fall, and we'll move together to bring hope to all Americans. I believe that working together, we can balance the budget, fix our failing education system, cut taxes on middle class Americans, rein in excesses of government, and invest in women's health care without breaking the bank" Cuomo stated.

August 12, 2016 - Giuliani delivers RNC keynote address

LAS VEGAS, NV - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani delivered a keynote address to republicans at their national convention. "For eight years, Americans have seen a President who has led us down a dangerous path in the world, a President who is afraid to stand up to our enemies, and a President who has let his ideology clout common sense in fixing our health care system and economy. After eight years of failed leadership and awful policies, it's time for a reformer with results. Chris Christie has led in a bi-partisian fashion to fix his state's economy, he understands the need to unite people behind a common purpose: fixing our economy, and protecting our country" Giuliani stated.

August 14, 2016 - Martinez accepts GOP Vice Presidential Nomination

LAS VEGAS, NV - Governor Susana Martinez of New Mexico accepted her party's nomination for Vice President. "Make no mistake about it, Governor Cuomo and Senator Hagan will continue the failed policies of the past eight years which has left millions of our citizens poorer, lacking employment, and losing their health care. We have a different vision for our country in mind. We know that by reducing taxes, reducing regulations, by fixing health care, and through reducing the national debt, America can compete and a global economy, and we can create new jobs for our citizens" Martinez stated.

August 15, 2016 - Chris Christie accepts GOP Presidential Nomination

LAS VEGAS, NV - Chris Christie accepted his party's nomination for President. "I know that the American people will unite behind a vision of reform for the future of our country. Our opponents do not realize what we do: that bringing people together helps fix our most complex problems. So, we will get to work. I'll work with you to reduce taxes on business and on ordinary Americans. We'll work together to repeal - and replace - the health care law passed in 2010 with one that encourages competition in the marketplace. We will join forces to reduce our nation's debt. The goals: to create jobs and reduce our debt so we can grow our economy again" Christie stated.

August 20, 2016 - Cuomo kicks off 2 day bus tour with Biden, Clinton

DENVER, CO - Democratic Presidential Nominee Andrew Cuomo kicked off a two day, two state bus tour with Vice President Joe Biden and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The tour went was to go through Colorado and Nevada.

August 25, 2016 - Bloomberg backs Cuomo

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg backed Andrew Cuomo for President. "Governor Cuomo is committed to the issues I care about such as public health, the environment, and gun control, and so he has my full support in the November election" Bloomberg said of Cuomo.

September 2, 2016 - Giuliani: Christie will win Ohio, presidency

WASHINGTON, DC - In an interview with CBS News, Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Chris Christie's campaign co-chair, said the campaign expected Christie to carry Ohio and the election come November. "Our numbers show we'll win the white house thanks to Ohio" Giuliani stated.

September 5, 2016 - Gallup poll shows Christie leads in key states, nationally


National Election
Chris Christie (R) 48%
Andrew Cuomo (D) 42%

National Election Amongst Independents
Chris Christie (R) 50%
Andrew Cuomo (D) 39%

Ohio
Chris Christie (R) 46%
Andrew Cuomo (D) 42%

Pennsylvania
Chris Christie (R) 47%
Andrew Cuomo (D) 46%

Colorado
Andrew Cuomo (D) 45%
Chris Christie (R) 44%

Virginia
Andrew Cuomo (R) 47%
Chris Christie (R) 43%

New Jersey
Chris Christie (R) 49%
Andrew Cuomo (D) 44%

Florida
Chris Christie (R) 48%
Andrew Cuomo (D) 43%

New Hampshire
Chris Christie (R) 45%
Andrew Cuomo (D) 44%

September 9, 2016 - Manchin to chair "Democrats for Christie" efforts

COLUMBUS, OH - Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia agreed to chair a "Democrats for Christie" campaign nationally. Between September 15 and election day, Manchin would take the tour to stops in West Virginia, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Florida, Nevada, and Washington. The efforts would focus on issues such as education, energy, and tax reform - areas the Christie campaign felt they could reach democrats.

September 14, 2016 - Wall Street Journal endorses Christie economic plan, says Cuomo not realistic

NEW YORK, NY - While the Wall Street Journal did not endorse either presidential candidate, they did say Chris Christie had a superior economic plan to that of Andrew Cuomo's. "Mr. Christie's $1.1 trillion tax cut is off-set by a closure of $700 billion in loopholes, plus another $400 billion in savings simply by his proposed changes to social security and reducing the federal workforce by a third by the year 2019. Combined with his plan to scrap a decade's worth of regulations and to repeal Obamacare, we believe that Americans could see between 2 and 4 million jobs by the year 2020. By contrast, Mr. Cuomo has not been realistic. He's proposed a $700 billion tax cut for those making under $150,000 per year. He says he'd pay for it by increasing taxes on the top 2% of Americans through a rate increase from 39% to 41%. But, Mr. Cuomo has also proposed new spending for education, women's health, infrastructure, farmers, green technology, and medicaid. In all, he has proposed $675 billion over a decade in new spending, and that's after his tax plan is taken into effect. His medicaid expansion plan could cost another $300 billion on top of that. The only way he can balance the budget is using accounting gimmicks, which his campaign has utilized" the journal stated.

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September 17, 2016 - In interview, Obama defends legacy, talks Cuomo and Christie

WASHINGTON, DC - In an interview on NBC news, President Barack Obama defended his administration's legacy. "We conducted a foreign policy which kept Americans safe and brought hundreds of our enemies to justice, we made health care more accessible at home, we cut taxes on the working poor, we implemented accountability in education, and we've made record investments to end our dependence on foreign oil" the President stated. On the presidential race, the President remarked that, "I like both Governor Cuomo and Governor Christie. But, Andrew Cuomo is my choice for President. While he disagrees with us on a few issues, no one fought harder for our educational reforms and has been a stronger supporter of our energy policies at the state level as Governor Cuomo. Governor Christie has shown a willingness to work with others during crisis, but on a policy basis I think he is out of step with a majority of the public given his views on same-sex marriage, abortion, gun control, and giving tax breaks to the wealthy."

September 24, 2016 - Chris Christie campaigns in Alaska, talks energy

Chris Christie took his campaign to Alaska where he gave an address mainly focused on energy policy. Christie said he'd fight to de-regulate the energy sector, which he argued would increase the ability of oil companies to drill for oil, which in turn would lower costs.

September 27, 2016 - Christie campaigns with Bush in Virginia

RICHMOND, VA - GOP Presidential Nominee Chris Christie campaigned across Virginia with Former President George W. Bush. Christie and Bush touted the importance of a GOP victory in November.

October 1, 2016 - Dean bashes Christie at Cuomo rally

VINELAND, NJ - At a campaign stop in southern New Jersey, Former Vermont Governor and Presidential Hopeful Howard Dean bashed Chris Christie at a Cuomo/Hagan rally. "Governor Christie is a bully, he's pitted people against each other, and the result has been that women haven't been given the same health care choices, teachers have had to see their take home pay decline, and millionaire's have been given a tax break where as he's raised taxes on the working poor in New Jersey" Dean stated.

October 3, 2016 - Shaq backs Christie

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal backed Chris Christie's presidential bid. "Chris Christie has been a tireless champion for the poor and disadvantaged students, and I'll be voting for him this fall" Shaq stated.

October 8, 2016 - Despite tension, DeBlasio says Cuomo best choice, Christie "dangerous"

NEW YORK, NY - New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio said although he had disagreements with Andrew Cuomo at times, he would be supporting him in the fall. "Chris Christie is dangerous, he believes in cooperate welfare, tax breaks for the super rich, and gutting women's health and education for the poor, he's not a responsible choice" DeBlasio stated.

King responds to DeBlasio

NEW YORK, NY - Congressman Peter King of New York responded to comments Mayor of New York City Bill DeBlasio made about GOP Presidential Nominee Chris Christie. "Governor Christie has fought for every single citizen of New Jersey, not just the rich, and his record shows it. Mayor DeBlasio, who by the way is down in the polls, has been the most divisive Mayor in the history of our city, he needs to mind his own business and worry about the city" King stated.

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October 14, 2016 - Christie, Cuomo debate domestic issues

ST. LOUIS, MO - Republican Presidential Nominee Chris Christie and Democratic Presidential Nominee Andrew Cuomo debated domestic issues during their first presidential debate. Christie, arguing the economy was the top issue in the 2016 campaign, promoted his $1.1 trillion tax cut, entitlement reform, debt reduction, border security, and repeal and replacement of Obamacare as top priorities of his. Christie attacked President Barack Obama's economic and health care policies. Mr. Cuomo argued investments in education, women's health care, and infrastructure were some priorities of his. He argued that Chris Christie had cut funding for those priorities as Governor of New Jersey.

CNN POLL: Who won the first debate?
Chris Christie 45%
Andrew Cuomo 41%

October 19, 2016 - Vice Presidential Nominees participate in debate


MONTCLAIR, NJ - Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Susanna Martinez and Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Kay Hagan participated in a debate. Martinez, arguing her and Chris Christie were "reformers and Washington outsiders", said the economy was the dominant issue of the 2016 campaign, and the republicans were the better choice to solve economic problems, while Andrew Cuomo was proposing more of the same. Hagan, arguing Christie and Martinez were out of touch, argued that her and Andrew Cuomo had the experience and track records to help lift all Americans up.

FOX NEWS POLL: Who won the VP Debate?
Susanna Martinez 42%
Kay Hagan 41%

October 24, 2016 - Christie, Cuomo debate foreign policy

BOCA RATON, FL - Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo participated in their second presidential debate, this time on foreign policy. Unlike in the previous debate, Mr. Christie stayed away from attacking the Obama administration, and said he'd fight to increase funding for human intelligence, and he'd strengthen the USAPatriot Act. Mr. Cuomo, who praised President Obama's foreign policy, emphasized his commitment to global human rights and international cooperation.

NBC POLL: Who won the 3rd presidential debate?
Andrew Cuomo 45%
Chris Christie 42%

October 29, 2016 - Christie, Cuomo participate in final debate

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Republican Presidential Nominee Chris Christie and Democratic Presidential Nominee Andrew Cuomo participated in their final presidential debate. Each candidate made their final case to the American public. "For eight years, Americans have had leadership in Washington which has expanded the size and scope of government to deal with our economic problems. Millions of Americans who are out of work, and having a tough time making ends meet, know the consequences of these policies. My goal, as President, will be to create jobs by reducing taxes and regulations, promoting free trade, and replacing a failed health care policy" Chris Christie stated. "My opponent wants you to believe that I am Barack Obama. But, I'm not. I'm Andrew Cuomo. I have the experience to lead this country. I'll work with congress to invest in education, women's health, and infrastructure while closing unfair tax loopholes, ending excesses of government, and reducing our debt" Andrew Cuomo said.

CBS POll: Who won the final presidential debate?
Chris Christie 47%
Andrew Cuomo 41%

Candidates Hold Final Events before Voting


MORRISTOWN, NJ & Cleveland, OH - The Presidential Candidates held their final campaign events on the eve of the 2016 presidential election. Ending a 3 day bus tour through Wisconsin, Ohio, and Pennsylvania alongside Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Congressman Paul Ryan, and Governor Bobby Jindal, Chris Christie returned to New Jersey. "Tomorrow's vote is to restore our nation's economy, it's to build a brighter future for our republic" Chris Christie told reporters. Andrew Cuomo, speaking alongside Former President Bill Clinton in Ohio, said the election was about the future, not the past. "My opponent continues to talk about things in the context about the past eight years, but he doesn't say enough about what he plans to do during the next eight years" Cuomo stated.


Election night

7 PM
"Welcome to election night 2016, I'm Wolf Blitzer. Our first poll closings have occurred, and we are ready to make some projections at this hour. In the state of Georgia, we project that Chris Christie, the republican has won. Our exit polls show Christie winning with 61% of the vote. In nearby Kentucky, while the U.S. Senate race is still too close to call, Chris Christie has won 59% of the vote according to exit polling, and we call that race for Mr. Christie. Chris Christie has won 58% of the vote, according to exit polling, in South Carolina, and we can project him the winner there as well. In the state of Vermont, our exit polling has Andrew Cuomo with 57% of the vote, and we project him the winner there. Virginia remains too close to call at this hour.

7:30 PM
"We have some more projections to make. Chris Christie is declared the winner in West Virginia, we believe he will win 59% of the vote there according to exit polling. In North Carolina, an early lead by Mr. Christie - but it's still too early. In Ohio, it's still too early and close to call."

8 PM
"In Alabama, the winner is Chris Christie with 62% of the vote according to the exit polls. Connecticut is too early to call. Delaware goes to Andrew Cuomo with 57% of the vote. Florida remains undecided at this hour. Andrew Cuomo has won Illinois, our exit polling has him at 63% in Barack Obama's home state. Maine remains too close to call, as does Maryland. Massachusetts goes for Cuomo, with 66% of the vote. Mississippi goes for Christie, with 63% of the vote according to exit polls. Missouri goes for Christie with 55% of the vote. New Hampshire is too close to call. In New Jersey, Chris Christie's home state, the race goes for Christie, our exit polls show him winning 55% of the vote in New Jersey - a state which hasn't gone republican since 1988. Christie managed to win 58% of independents and 53% of female voters in New Jersey, though unlike in his re-election year, just 18% of democrats voted for him in the presidential race - below the 32% that did in New Jersey in 2013. Still, 62% of the people there approved of his governorship. In Oklahoma, we project Chris Christie has won 68% of the vote. In Pennsylvania, the race is too close to call. Andrew Cuomo has won 72% of the vote in Rhode Island, he wins there. Chris Christie has carried the state of Tennessee with 60% of the vote. With 94% of the vote, Andrew Cuomo has won Washington D.C.

8:30 PM
"We project that Chris Christie has won the state of Arkansas with 58% of the vote."

8:57 PM
"With 71% of the vote coming in from North Carolina, we project that Chris Christie has carried that state - our polls have him winning 51% of the vote there, a defeat for Andrew Cuomo who's running mate, Senator Kay Hagan, serves North Carolina in the United States Senate."

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9 PM
"Chris Christie has won the state of Arizona with 59% of the vote, and Congressman Trent Franks has won 54% of the vote to succeed retiring Senator John McCain in the U.S. Senate. The state of Colorado is too close to call. In Kansas, Chris Christie has won 66% of the vote according to our projections. Louisiana goes for Christie, with 62% of the vote. Andrew Cuomo has won the state of Michigan with 54% of the vote. Minnesota also goes for Cuomo with 55% of the vote. Nebraska goes for Christie with 64% of the vote. In New Mexico, the home state of Chris Christie's running mate, Susanna Martinez, the Christie/Martinez ticket has won with 53% of the vote. New Yorkers stick with their Governor - Andrew Cuomo has won New York with 52% of the vote, while Mr. Christie has won 47%. While Cuomo won 55% of independents, female voters didn't overwhelmingly go for him, in fact he won women by just 1 point - 50% to Christie's 49% in New York. Chris Christie has won the state of South Dakota with 71% of the vote, and he's carried Texas with 64% of the vote. The state of Wisconsin remains too close to call. Chris Christie has won the state of Wyoming with 74% of the vote."

9:22 PM
"We have some breaking news, Chris Christie has carried the state of Ohio - 51% to Andrew Cuomo's 48%. Christie is also leading in Pennsylvania and Colorado, though Mr. Cuomo has a narrow lead in Virginia and Wisconsin."

9:34 PM
"We have more breaking news, Chris Christie has become the first republican since 2000 to carry the state of New Hampshire, with all the votes in, Christie has won New Hampshire literally by 7,200 votes." Chris Christie has also carried the state of Pennsylvania, 50% to Andrew Cuomo's 49%.

9:47 PM
"We have breaking news, Chris Christie has won the state of Colorado - he won 52% of the vote there, to Andrew Cuomo's 47%."

10 PM
"We have some more projections to make. Chris Christie has won the state of Montana with 60% of the vote. He's also carried Utah with 72% of the vote. Iowa and Nevada remain too close to call."

10:22 PM
"We have some breaking news - Chris Christie has won the state of Florida with 52% of the vote, to Andrew Cuomo's 47%. Marco Rubio has also been re-elected with 51% of the vote in Florida in a tough race against Former Congressman Kendrick Meek."

10:34 PM
"We have more breaking news, Chris Christie has won the state of Nevada with 53% of the vote, and he has carried Virginia with 50% of the vote."

10:47 PM
AP: Christie elected President
"The associated press has just announced that Andrew Cuomo made a phone call to Chris Christie to concede the presidential election. As of this hour, Christie leads Cuomo, with 77% of the votes coming in nation wide, 53% to 46%, and has a large enough electoral college lead to claim victory. We are told Andrew Cuomo will concede at 11:30, and Christie will accept victory just after midnight."

Exit Polls
White - Christie 77% Cuomo 32%
Hispanic - Cuomo 60% Christie 39%
Black - Cuomo 87% Christie 12%
Asian - Cuomo 66% Christie 33%
Democrat - Cuomo 88% Christie 11%
Independent - Christie 57% Cuomo 41%
Republican - Christie 92% Cuomo 6%
Male - Christie 63% Cuomo 36%
Female - Cuomo 52% Christie 47%
Liberal - Cuomo 90% Christie 9%
Moderate - Christie 55% Cuomo 44%
Conservative - Christie 93% Cuomo 6%
Union household - Cuomo 80% Christie 19%
Non Union household Christie 59% Cuomo 40%
Christian - Christie 56% Cuomo 43%
Catholic - Christie 51% Cuomo 48%
Jewish - Cuomo 62% Christie 37%
Obama Approval - Approve 38% Disapprove 55%
Christie Approval (NJ only) Approve 62% Disapprove 25%
Cuomo Approval (NY only) Approve 45% Disapprove 50%
Martinez Approval (NM Only) Approve 52% Disapprove 31%
Hagan Approval (NC Only) Approve 55% Disapprove 32%
Who'd better handle economy - Christie 51% Cuomo 48%
Who'd better handle debt - Christie 60% Cuomo 38%
Who'd better handle foreign affairs - Christie 53% Cuomo 45%
Who'd better handle health care - Christie 55% Cuomo 44%
Who'd better handle taxes - Christie 57% Cuomo 41%
More trustworthy - Christie 60% Cuomo 39%
More honest - Christie 72% Cuomo 26%
Cares about people like me - Cuomo 50% Christie 49%
More experienced - Cuomo 55% Christie 44%

11:30 PM

ALBANY, NY - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the presidential race to Republican Chris Christie. "Moments ago, I spoke with Chris Christie and offered him and his family my congratulations on their win tonight" Cuomo stated. "We ran a campaign based on bringing hope to the American people, and I believe that although we were not successful, we were able to still bring hope to the political process" Cuomo added.

12:10 AM

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - President-elect Chris Christie addressed supporters after learning of his victory in the 2016 presidential election. "Tonight, Americans have voted for a new direction for our country. We are unified behind common values and common goals. We will govern in a way which makes all of our people proud. Our economy will prosper, our debt will be reduced, taxes will be lowered, and our country will be safer" Christie stated. We will work together to make sure all Americans are safer and more prosperous" Christie proclaimed.

12:57 AM
"We now are ready to call the state of California for Andrew Cuomo, with 60% of the vote. Cuomo also wins 55% of the vote in Oregon and 53% in Washington. He takes 70% of the vote in Hawaii and 50% to Chris Christie's 49% in Virginia. Chris Christie has also carried the state of Nevada with 53% of the vote. Connecticut goes for Cuomo with 52%. By just 40,000 votes, Chris Christie has also carried the state of Iowa."

2016 Presidential Election

Chris Christie / Sussana Martinez (R) 53% 311 electoral college votes
Andrew Cuomo / Kay Hagan (D) 46% 227 electoral college votes
Other 1%

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November 12, 2016 - President-elect Christie meets with Obama

WASHINGTON, DC - President-elect Chris Christie and President Barack Obama met in Washington D.C. to discuss the transition of power.

November 18, 2016 - Christie meets with Cantor, Reid to discuss priorities

WASHINGTON, DC - President-elect Chris Christie met with House Speaker Eric Cantor and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid about his first term agenda. The pair agreed tax reform, a debt reduction proposal, and immigration reform would be top priorities of the first several months of the Christie administration.

November 30, 2016 - Christie, Cuomo meet

MORRISTOWN, NJ - President-elect Chris Christie and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met for the first time since Christie's defeat of Cuomo on election day. The pair discussed education reform and energy policy, areas they believed they could find common ground.

December 1, 2016 - Gudango: I will seek a full term in New Jersey

LONG BRANCH, NJ - Governor Kim Guadango announced she would be seeking a full term as Governor of New Jersey. "With Chris Christie in Washington and me in Trenton, New Jersey will continue to see positive economic growth" The Governor stated. Gudanago took over as Governor following Christie's May 2015 resignation to run for President.

December 8, 2016 - Pallone announces run for Governor

ASBURY PARK, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone announced he would run for Governor of New Jersey in the 2017 gubernatorial race. "I am running for Governor to focus on education, providing health care to the poor, and asking millionaire's to pay their fair share of taxes so we can invest in infrastructure and renewable energy in our state" Pallone stated.

December 15, 2016 - Grimm to run for Mayor

STATEN ISLAND, NY - New York Congressman Michael Grimm announced his intention to challenge incumbent democratic Mayor Bill DeBlasio in 2017. "Since Mayor DeBlasio has been in charge, crime has surged by 12% - the first time we've seen any increase in crime since 1993, and the largest increase since 1990. We've seen unemployment rise up to 8%, the highest it's been in two decades. It's time for someone who will lead New York City in a way that unites us all, and I think I bring that to the table" Grimm stated.

January 15, 2017 - Christie cabinet complete
President - Chris Christie
Vice President - Susanna Martinez
Secretary of State - Rudy Giuliani
Secretary of Defense - Paul Wolfowitz
Secretary of Homeland Security - William J. Bratton
FBI Director - Tommy Franks
CIA Director - Avril Haines
Secretary of Health and Human Services - Nan Hayworth
Secretary of Education - Jeb Bush
Attorney General - Jeff Cheisa
Secretary of Energy - Chris Coons
Secretary of Labor - Martha Roby
Secretary of Treasury - Mitt Romney 
Secretary of Commerce - Kenneth C. Frazier
Office of Management & Budget Director - Paul Ryan
UN Ambassador - Liz Cheney
Secretary of Transportation - Bill Baroni
Secretary of Agriculture - Kristi Noem
EPA Director - Jon Huntsman Jr.

January 20, 2017 - Chris Christie sworn in as President of the United States

WASHINGTON, DC - Chris Christie was sworn in as America's 45th President of the United States. "I pledge to you, that I will always tell you the truth, and I'll fight for 100% of our citizens each and everyday. That's what you voted for, and that's what I intend on doing" Christie stated.

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January 28, 2017 - Christie, congressional leaders agree on tax cut plan

WASHINGTON, DC - After weeks of negotiations, President Chris Christie and congressional leaders agreed to a $1 trillion tax cut plan. The plan lowered taxes by 33% on those in all but the top tax bracket, it reduced the capital gains tax on profits below $500,000 from 15% to 5%, and it lowered the cooperate tax rate from 35% to 22%. The plan also increased the per child tax credit by an additional $300. It also limited deductions to $12,000 for those in all but the top tax bracket, it eliminated deductions for those in the top tax bracket,  and it closed all cooperate loopholes. While the plan was valued at $1 trillion, the tax reforms made the actual cost $600 billion over 12 years.

Feb. 2, 2017 - Steve Lonegan announces third run for Governor

HACKENSACK, NJ - Former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan announced he would challenge sitting Governor Kim Guadango in her bid for a full term as Governor. "Kim Guadango has been supportive of taxpayer subsidies and she's pro-choice, we republicans deserve a true conservative as the nominee of our party" Lonegan stated.

Feb. 7, 2017 - Report: White House urges Cantor gubernatorial run

WASHINGTON, DC - Republican sources said that President Christie's political team urged Virginia republicans to support House Speaker Eric Cantor for Governor of Virginia in 2017. Likely Democratic Candidate Ralph Northam outpolls every republican except Cantor, who leads by 3 percentage points, in a hypothetical race.

Feb. 12, 2017 - Christie meets with Cantor, Reid, and Rubio on immigration

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie met at the white house with House Speaker Eric Cantor, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Senator Marco Rubio of Florida to discuss the issue of illegal immigration. Christie voiced support for border security, e-verify, and a five month temporary worker program.

Feb. 18, 2017 - Fulop to run for Governor of New Jersey

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor Jerry Fulop of Jersey City, NJ announced he would run for Governor in 2017. "I believe there are some things Chris Christie did well in Trenton, some things he didn't do well. I will govern as someone who will use taxpayer money wisely; we'll invest in education and middle class tax cuts, but we won't break the bank" Fulop stated.

Feb. 20, 2017 - Poll: NJ Governor, NYC Mayor

NJ GOP Gubernatorial Nomination
Kim Guadango 60%
Steve Lonegan 30%
Other 10%

NJ DEM Gubernatorial Nomination
Jerry Fulop 35%
Frank Pallone 32%
John McKeon 20%
Robert Gordon 6%
Milly Silva 4%
Other 3%

NJ Gubernatorial General Election

Jerry Fulop 44%
Kim Guadango 42%

Kim Guadango 46%
Frank Pallone 44%

Jerry Fulop 61%
Steve Lonegan 18%

Frank Pallone 58%
Steve Lonegan 19%

NYC GOP Mayoral Nomination
Ray Kelly 40%
Michael Grimm 33%
John Catsimatidis 20%
Other 7%

NYC Mayoral General Election

Bill DeBlasio 47%
Ray Kelly 44%

Bill DeBlasio 48%
Michael Grimm 44%

Bill DeBlasio 51%
John Catsimatidis 38%

March 1, 2017 - Cuccinelli to run for Governor

FAIRFAX STATION, VA - Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, the 2013 GOP nominee for Governor, announced he would again run for Governor. "I believe the pro-life position, and the positions of wanting to balance our budgets and defend the sanctity of marriage are important, and I'm running to advance those views" Cuccinelli told supporters.

March 12, 2017 - Eric Cantor announces gubernatorial bid

RICHMOND, VA - House Speaker Eric Cantor announced he would run for Governor of Virginia in the 2017 gubernatorial race. "I believe our state needs a Governor whose primary focus is creating jobs by reducing taxes and overburdensome regulations. I also think we need a Governor to focus on providing Virginia's counties with the tools they need to make our schools work for every child, with a primary focus on school choice and fairer school funding" Cantor said.

April 4, 2017 - Christie orders administration, IRS to stop enforcing Obamacare
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie ordered members of his administration and the IRS to stop enforcing The Affordable Care Act.

May 21, 2017 - Christie signs bi-partisian immigration reform into law

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed an immigration reform package which provided states with $500 million and mandated border security. The reform law also had a 3 month temporary worker program, enforcement of e-verify, and it allowed illegal immigrants to obtain legal status, but not citizenship by going to their home countries first before applying for legal status. The law also provided annual funding for catch and release - a cost of $15 billion annually, paid for by re-directing homeland security funds. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jon Tester (D-MT) were the lead sponsors of the bill.

June 8, 2017 - In New Jersey, Kim Guadango (R) and Frank Pallone (D) win their primaries. Congressman Michael Grimm wins GOP nomination for NYC Mayor against Incumbent Democrat Bill Deblasio.

WASHINGTON, DC - In the race for Governor of New Jersey,  Governor Kim Guadango won 71% of the vote in a GOP gubernatorial primary, easily defeating tea party candidate Steve Lonegan. Congressman Frank Pallone narrowly won a primary, defeating Mayor Jerry Fulop of Jersey City 40%-38%. In New York City, Congressman Michael Grimm upset Former Police Commissioner Ray Kelly 46%-39% to win a mayoral primary for the right to challenge Democratic Mayor Bill Deblasio.

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July 22, 2017 - Virginia GOP candidates attack each other as democrats ready for victory

RICHMOND, VA - As Lt. Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia is heavily expected to win his party's nomination for Governor, Republican House Speaker Eric Cantor and primary rival Ken Cuccinelli hammered each other over a series of issues. "The fact of the matter is, I've put forth a plan that would eliminate our income tax, increase choice in education while allowing counties to receive fair funding of educational dollars, and I've discussed ways we could reduce state spending - my opponent has not put forth a real plan to achieve real income tax relief while funding our schools and cutting government spending" Eric Cantor stated. "Eric Cantor has been in Washington for a long time cutting deals with Nancy Pelosi that he forgets that ending cooperate subsidies, fighting the federal government's health care policies, and enacting a pro-life constitutional amendment is something people in this state want" Ken Cuccinelli said of his opponent.

August 5, 2017 - Northam, Cantor win primaries

RICHMOND, VA - With 92% of the vote, Lt. Governor Ralph Northam was nominated for Governor of Virginia in the fall 2017 election. On the republican side, House Speaker Eric Cantor defeated Former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli 57%-42%.

September 21, 2017 - Christie calls for deficit reduction in 2018

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie urged leaders in both parties to work with him and his administration to reduce the national debt. Christie said he'd like a budget which reduces deficit spending through entitlement reform.

October 10, 2017 - Christie hits campaign trail for Guadango, Cantor, and Grimm

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie planned a two day campaign bus tour in which he would campaign for GOP hopefuls in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City.

November 3, 2017 - elections held in NJ, NYC, and VA
WASHINGTON, DC - Voters took to the polls in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City. In New Jersey, Republican Governor Kim Guadango and Lt. Governor Tom Kean Jr. defeated Democratic challengers Frank Pallone and John McKeon 55%-44%. In Virginia, Republican Eric Cantor defeated Democrat Ralph Northam 51%-48% in the race for Governor. In New York City, Republican Michael Grimm defeated Incumbent Democratic Mayor 48.2%-48.1%.


November 28, 2017 - DEMS, REPS elect new congressional leaders
WASHINGTON, DC - Democrats and Republicans elected new leadership to the house and senate. The leadership is as follows:

Democratic Leadership
Chris Van Hollen (MD) - House Minority Leader
Steve Israel (NY) - House Minority Whip
Donald Payne Jr. (NJ) - Democratic Conference Chair
Dick Durbin (IL) - Senate Majority Leader
Robert Menendez (NJ) - Senate Majority Whip
Claire McCaskill (MO) - Senate Democratic Caucus Leader

Republican Leadership
Marsha Blackburn (TN) - House Speaker
Kevin McCarthy (CA) - House Majority Leader
Cathy McMorris Rogers (WA) - House Republican Conference Chair
Pat Toomey (PA) - Senate minority leader
Marco Rubio (FL) - Senate minority whip
John Thune (SD) - Senate Republican Caucus Leader

December 15, 2017 - Cornyn, Patrick elected as party chairs
WASHINGTON, DC - Republicans elected Senator John Cornyn of Texas as chairman of the Republican National Committee while Democrats elected Former Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick as their party's committee leader.

December 20, 2017 - Gallup: Public supports Christie, divided on congress and parties

Christie Approval
Approve: 67%
Disapprove: 30%

Congress Approval
Approve: 49%
Disapprove: 41%

Senate Approval
Approve: 51%
Disapprove: 39%

Republican Party Approval
Approve: 47%
Disapprove: 48%

Democratic Party Approval
Approve: 52%
Disapprove: 40%

2018 Election
Democratic: 44%
Republican: 41%

Vice President Martinez Approval
Approve: 59%
Disapprove: 21%

Secretary of State Giuliani Approval
Approve: 64%
Disapprove: 23%

Christie Handling of Economy
Approve: 55%
Disapprove: 30%

Right Direction Vs. Wrong Direction for US
Right Direction: 50%
Wrong Direction: 39%

December 22, 2017 - With white house urging, Mitch Daniels to challenge Senator Joe Donnelly
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - With the urging of President Christie's political team, Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels announced he would seek the GOP nomination to challenge Senator Joe Donnelly in the 2018 midterm election. "President Christie needs another vote in the U.S. Senate so we can grow our economy and put our fiscal house in order" Daniels said in a statement announcing his plan to run.

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January 5, 2018 - Mass. could feature race between Senator Elizabeth Warren, Tagg Romney

BOSTON, MA - Both the white house and GOP leaders in the U.S. Senate urged Tagg Romney, a businessman and the son of Treasury Secretary Mitt Romney, to challenge Elizabeth Warren for her U.S. Senate seat in 2018. Tagg joined a field of five other republicans seeking to challenge Warren. While Tagg says education and job creation are top issues, Senator Warren says that her goal will be to maintain a check on the Christie administration. Warren says she'll fight President Christie on education, the minimum wage, judicial appointments, and energy policy. Polling indicates that while Romney is the GOP front-runner, he'd lose to Warren by 12 percent if the election were held now.

January 22, 2018 - Christie outlines budget which would reduce federal spending by 12.5%

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie outlined a federal budget which would, for the first time in recent memory, cut federal spending. Christie proposed an across the board 7% cut in federal spending for every department of government excluding defense and veterans care. "The reality is, we now have $22 trillion in debt. If we spend the same as last year, we'll have a budget deficit of $1.4 trillion. If we do as I propose, we'll get that $1.4 trillion down to under $300 billion. In March, I plan on coming back to congress and proposing a plan to reduce our debt to $10 trillion by 2029 - that's where it was in 2009" the President stated.

January 23, 2018 - Durbin: Democrats see Christie budget as "unacceptable"
WASHINGTON, DC - Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin declared that President Chris Christie's budget proposal was "unacceptable" to senate and house democrats. "I speak for both the democrats in the senate and the house when I say this budget is unacceptable. By slashing federal spending by 12.5% across the board, the President is planning on automatically cutting food stamps, medicare to seniors, school lunches for poor kids, and funding for women's health care."

Christie responds to Durbin
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie responded to criticism of his budget plan by Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin. "If Senator Durbin hadn't voted to increase spending by literally trillions of dollars, we wouldn't have to clean up his mess. The fact of the matter is, yes, some services will be cut. We will be cutting $62.5 billion from medicare. 100% of that will be cut from seniors who made more than $95,000 at the time they began accepting medicare benefits. Poor seniors will not see their benefits cut by one penny. We are not cutting a penny from school lunch programs, we are only cutting departments, not programs. So, Senator Durbin is misleading the American public, but I guess he hasn't read my budget and therefore doesn't know any better" Christie stated.

Feb. 4, 2018 - Christie budget passes, is signed into law
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie's budget passed both houses of congress, with 9 democrats joining the 47 republicans in supporting the budget to help it pass 56-44. In the house, 20 democrats joined all 240 republicans in passing the budget, it passed 260-175. The budget slashed federal spending by 12.5% by cutting from all federal agencies with the exceptions of department of defense, veterans affairs, and education.

Feb. 7, 2018 - Beck to challenge Menendez in NJ

ASBURY PARK, NJ - State Senator Jennifer Beck declared she would challenge Senator Robert Menendez in the 2018 U.S. Senate election. "In Washington, I'll make sure we balance our budget, reduce taxes on working people, and fight to reduce fraud and waste in federal programs" Beck said at her kickoff rally. Beck joined a field of candidates which also includes fellow State Senator Diane Allen, Former Atlantic City Councilman Seth Grossman, and Jets Owner Woody Johnson.

March 1, 2018 - Christie proposes entitlement reforms, deficit reduction
WASHINGTON, DC - After working with House Speaker Marsha Blackburn for weeks, President Christie proposed a plan which he said would reduce the national debt from $22 trillion to $10.2 trillion by 2029. The plan called first for entitlement reform. The social security retirement age would be raised to 70, growth on incomes above $110,000 would be cut by 33%, an opt-out option would be available. Medicare growth would be slowed, and those with incomes above $125,000 or who retired with such an income would see their premiums increase by 10%. Medicare would become a voucher program. Medicaid would be returned back to states, with federal funding - which would save taxpayers $80 billion per year in compliance costs. Christie also announced he would reduce the size of the federal workforce by 25% by 2021, reduce farm subsidies to 2015 levels, and pass another across the board spending cut - this time 6.5%, in order to reduce the debt.

March 10, 2018 - Christie wins debt battle
WASHINGTON, DC - After nine days of negotiations between both parties, President Chris Christie got most of what he wanted in trying to reduce the national debt. After working with Speaker Marsha Blackburn, House Miniority Leader Chris Van Hollen, Senate Miniority Leader Pat Toomey, and Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin, the two parties came to an agreement. They agreed to pass Christie's reform to social security, his proposal for medicaid, and the 6.5% across the board budget cut for FY2019 - though they also said the federal workforce cut would take place over 4 years as opposed to 3, and medicare premiums on people with incomes over $125,000 would increase by 18% to avoid vouchering the program. Christie also agreed to reducing subsidies to big oil by a third to reduce the national debt. New projections showed the national debt would be reduced from $22 trillion to $10 trillion by 2030 as opposed to 2029. The bill passed the U.S. Senate 72-28, with 27 democrats and Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky opposing the plan. In the house, the proposal passed 390-45 with 40 house democrats and 5 republicans opposing.

April 4, 2018 - Giuliani: Iran guilty of more war crimes

WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary of State Rudy Giuliani stated that Iran was guilty of war crimes involving POWs. "In violation of the Geneva Conventions, Iran has abused more than 40 prisoners of war over the past 12 years. Most of these prisoners were Iraqi, though some came from European hikers - and we have intelligence to suggest than 7 were Americans" Giuliani stated. "All 7 of the Americans were returned to us, and this is a five year long investigation which has been kept secret, until now. The world can not turn a blind eye to violations of human rights" Giuliani added.

April 22, 2018 - Christie addresses nation on Iranian prisoner abuse

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie announced that he would push to have a special commission to examine U.S. foreign policy towards Iran in light of information announced by Secretary of State Rudy Giuliani about Iranian prisoner abuse. The commission, chaired by Former Senator Joe Lieberman and Former Secretary of State Condi Rice, would examine the future of U.S.-Iranian relationship.

May 1, 2018 - Rep. Jim Jordan announces U.S. Senate Bid

LEBANON, OH - Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio announced his intention to challenge Incumbent Senator Sherrod Brown in the 2018 election. "I'm running for U.S. Senate because Ohio needs a senator who believes in common sense, not one who votes with his party 98% of the time like Sherrod Brown" Jordan stated.

May 19, 2018 - Ford announces U.S. Senate run

NASHVILLE, TN - Former Congressman Harold Ford Jr., who lost a U.S. Senate race to Bob Corker in 2006, announced he would challenge Corker in 2018. "I want to emphasize that I'm running as a Christie Democrat. I agree with the President's policies on education, fiscal discipline, and even his foreign policy. I think the democratic party needs to stand with him on these issues. What separates me from the republicans is that I believe that we should raise the minimum wage, fight for women's health care, and cut taxes on the middle class as opposed to just millionaires" Ford stated.

June 1, 2018 - Christie announces new Iranian sactions
WASHINGTON, DC - After learning that Iran abused prisoners and was still enriching uranium, President Chris Christie announced he would seek a U.N. resolution sanctioning Iran until they allowed inspectors into the country to learn the truth about prisoner abuse, and about Iran's nuclear program. The step was the most aggressive step a U.S. President took.

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June 7, 2018 - Primaries held in several states

Primaries for congress, the U.S. Senate and Governor were held in several states. One key race, in President Christie's home state of New Jersey, will feature a race between Senator Robert Menendez, who ran unopposed in a democratic primary, against State Senator Jennifer Beck, a republican who fought off a primary challenge from Jets Owner Woody Johnson, State Senator Diane Allen, and tea party candidate Seth Grossman, defeating Johnson 41% to 26%, with Allen at 20% and Grossman at 10%. In Tennessee, Senator Bob Corker will face off against Former Congressman Harold Ford Jr, who easily won a democratic primary. Businessman Tagg Romney won a republican primary in Massachusetts to challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren. In Indiana, Former Governor Mitch Daniels easily won a GOP primary to face Incumbent Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly. In Virginia, Senator Mark Warner faces Reverend E.W. Jackson in his re-election bid. In the race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Orin Hatch in Utah, Former Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. (R) and Assemblywoman Jen Seelig (D) each won their party's primaries. In the race to replace retiring Senator Bill Nelson in Florida, Former Congressman Kendrick Meek (D) defeated two democratic opponents, where as Congressman Tom Rooney (R) defeated Former Governor Rick Scott 54%-45% to win the nomination of his party for U.S. Senate. Republicans in Florida nominated Congressman Vern Buchanan for Governor against popular incumbent Charlie Crist. In the race to challenge Senator Kristen Gillibrand of New York, Republican Ed Cox easily won a primary. Governor Andrew Cuomo, the 2016 Democratic Presidential Nominee, will face Former Lt. Governor Mary Donohue in his bid for a third term as Governor. In Missouri, Former Governor Matt Blunt defeated Congresswoman Ann Wagner 60%-38% to challenge Senator Claire McCaskill. In Montana, Congressman Steve Daines ran unopposed in a primary to challenge Democrat Jon Tester. In Nevada, Rory Reid won a democratic primary to run against Senator Dean Heller. In Ohio, Congressman Jim Jordan will face Senator Sherrod Brown. Former Congressman Chet Edwards defeated Former Houston Mayor Bill White 61%-36% to challenge Senator Ted Cruz. In Wisconsin, Congressman Sean Duffy ran unopposed in a primary to challenge Incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin.

June 22, 2018 - UN approves Christie's request

NEW YORK, NY - The United Nations approved President Christie's request to sanction Iran until they allowed inspectors into the country to discover the truth about their nuclear program and prisoner abuse.

July 1, 2018 - Christie: repeal Obamacare mandate

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie called on congress to repeal the mandate in the Affordable Care Act. Christie said it was time to "scrap the failed health care law passed in 2010, and to replace it with a market based plan." Democrats in congress resisted the President's call.

July 28, 2018 - Wolfowitz: U.S. should not rule out military force against Iranian nuclear facilities

WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz told the press that "The United States should not rule out a military option towards Iranian nuclear facilities since they've been resisting international cooperation, even with sanctions, for over a decade."

August 27, 2018 - Christie to spend 4 days campaigning for GOP candidates

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie will spend 4 days campaigning for GOP candidates in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.

September 2, 2018 - GOP, DEM heavyweights to campaign for candidates

WASHINGTON, DC - The RNC and DNC both announced that several party heavyweights would campaign for candidates across the nation. On the republican side, Senate Minority Leader Pat Toomey has planned visits to his home state of Pennsylvania, as well as Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Florida, and Nevada. House Speaker Marsha Blackburn plans to spend time in her home state of Tennessee, as well as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, California, and Oregon. Senator Marco Rubio plans to spend time in his home state of Florida, as well as in Iowa, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Arizona. Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin plans on spending time in his home state of Illinois, as well as Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Arizona, and Nevada. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts announced plans to visit Michigan, Iowa, New Hampshire, Florida, as well as campaigning for candidates in his home state. Governor Charlie Crist of Florida, despite seeking re-election, will also spend time in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and New York. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey plans on spending time in his home state, as well as California, Nevada, Texas, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.


October 1, 2018 - Christie signs Rubio/Manchin farm bill into law

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie signed into law a bill written by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) which would continue to fund the farm income stabilization program, plus partially subsidize farmer's losses. The bill will cost $75 billion in FY2019, less than the $79 billion Washington sent to farmers in FY2018.

November 4, 2018 - Republicans see net gain of 3 U.S. Senate seats, win 12 house seats


Key Race Results:

New Jersey U.S. Senate  - GOP pickup
Jennifer Beck (R) 51%
Robert Menendez (D) 48%

Tennessee U.S. Senate - DEM pickup
Harold Ford Jr. (D) 49.2%
Bob Corker (R) 49%

Massachusetts U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Elizabeth Warren (D) 55%
Tagg Romney (R) 44%

Massachusetts Governor - DEM hold
Martha Coakley (D) 53%
Karyn Polito (R) 45%

Indiana U.S. Senate - GOP pickup
Mitch Daniels (R) 57%
Joe Donnelly (D) 42%

Virginia U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Mark Warner (D) 79%
E.W. Jackson (R) 20%

Utah U.S. Senate - GOP hold
Jon Huntsman Jr. (R) 66%
Jen Seeling (D) 33%

Florida U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Kendrick Meek (D) 50%
Tom Rooney (R) 49%

Florida Gubernatorial Race - DEM hold
Charlie Crist (D) 55%
Vern Buchanan (R) 44%

New York U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Kristen Gillibrand (D) 61%
Rob Astorino (R) 38%

New York Gubernatorial Race - DEM hold
Andrew Cuomo (D) 59%
Mary Donohue (D) 40%

Missouri U.S. Senate - GOP pickup
Matt Blunt (R) 52%
Claire McCaskill (D) 47%

Montana U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Jon Tester (D) 54%
Steve Daines (R) 44%

Nevada U.S. Senate - GOP hold
Dean Heller (R) 51%
Rory Reid (D) 48%

Ohio U.S. Senate - GOP pickup
Jim Jordan (R) 53%
Debbie Phillips (D) 45%

Ohio Gubernatorial - DEM pickup
Sherrod Brown (D) 52%
John Boehner (R) 47%

Texas U.S. Senate - GOP hold
Ted Cruz (R) 55%
Chet Edwards (D) 44%

Texas Gubernatorial - GOP hold
George P. Bush (R) 62%
Wendy Davis (D) 37%

Wisconsin U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Tammy Baldwin (D) 55%
Sean Duffy (R) 44%

Pennsylvania U.S. Senate - DEM hold
Bob Casey (D) 59%
Tom Corbett (R) 40%

November 23, 2018 - Durbin calls for Christie to sign gun control measures into law

WASHINGTON, DC - Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin called on President Christie to sign into law a series of gun control measures the democratic majority proposed. The measures would close the "gun show loophole"while placing a new ban on assault weapons.

Speaker rejects Durbin gun control measure

WASHINGTON, DC - House Speaker Marsha Blackburn rejected Senate Majority Dick Durbin's call for President Christie to sign tough new anti-gun measures into law. "We, as a society, must respect the second amendment and we should be focused on curbing violence in our society, not taking away rights" Blackburn stated.

November 25, 2018 - Christie: not interested in political games, no to Durbin gun control bill

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie said he would not support, or sign into law, Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin's gun control law. "I do support closing the gunshow loophole, but the issue is this bill not only closes it, it says that people who seek to purchase a gun have to wait longer if they are at a gun show than if they are at a store. I will not engage in this political game, this bill is not one I'll sign" Christie stated.

November 26, 2018 - Democrats blast Christie on gun control opposition

WASHINGTON, DC - Senate Democrats attacked President Chris Christie over his opposition to the Durbin gun control bill. "He's just getting ready for 2020" Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, a co-sponsor of the measure, stated. "I don't think the President understands the urgency of passing this law" Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin stated.

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December 1, 2018 - Christie signs Education Reform Act into law

WASHINGTON, DC - In a House vote of 335-100 and a U.S. Senate vote of 62-38, The Education Reform Act, proposed by President Christie and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) was passed and signed into law by the President. The act ended most aspects of No Child Left Behind and replaced it with a plan aimed at increasing choice in education. Parents with incomes below $150,000 can now write-off up to $5,000 of their child's private school education. The plan also returns local control back to education - other than the federal government setting a basic standard for state's to meet. Curriculum decisions will now be made at the state level other than basic requirements for math, writing, reading, and science. Poorer school districts will also see a larger increase in annual school funding from the federal government that wealthier districts - though much of the funding went to inner-cities to build and fund charter schools. The total cost of the plan will be $17 billion annually.

January 5, 2019 - U.S. economy grew at 3.3% in 2018
WASHINGTON, DC - According to the Department of Labor, the U.S. economy grew at 3.3% in 2018, producing more than 3.2 million jobs. For the first time in 18 years, median income grew - be it by just $800.

January 18, 2019 - Christie signs Regulatory Reform Act into law

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed into law a bill overhauling every regulation put in place after January 1, 2003. Christie said he would sign into law new economic regulations if they made sense. The Regulatory Reform Act passed along party lines, but with the support of eight senate Democrats.

Feb. 5, 2019 - Crist becomes first Democrat to enter Presidential Race

TAMPA, FL - Governor Charlie Crist of Florida became the first democrat to announce he would run for his party's presidential nomination in 2020. "For the past four years, we've reduced taxes on middle-class families, invested in education, and fought to preserve the everglades while promoting alternate energy here in the state of Florida. I think Washington needs a leader who will fight for education, science, and middle-class tax relief" Crist stated.

March 1, 2019 - Markey announces presidential bid

BOSTON, MA - Senator Ed Markey of Massachussetts declared his intention to run for President in 2020. "President Christie has given tax breaks to millionaires while vetoing a hike in the minimum wage. He's cut funding for affordable housing while protecting subsidies for oil companies. He's threatened military action in Iran without a diplomatic solution. We need a President who has the judgement to know that we need to be a country that protects our values of hard work and helping folks get ahead here at home, while exercising strong diplomacy abroad" Markey stated.

March 21, 2019 - Chrisitie approval at 61%
WASHINGTON, DC - A CBS Poll finds that 61% of Americans approve of President Christie's job performance, while 21% disapprove.

April 8, 2019 - Senator Kay Hagan to run for President

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Senator Kay Hagan, the 2016 Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee, announced she would run for President in 2020. "I believe this election will be about the future of our country, and I intend to make history" Hagan stated. Hagan conceded that while the economy was in recovery, she felt Americans were opposed to President Christie's stances on education, the minimum wage, and health care.

May 1, 2019 - Christie administration stops enforcing Obamacare
WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie announced that his administration would no longer enforce the Obamacare mandates. "For the past two and a half years, I've urged congress to repeal the mandate in the Affordable Care Act. They have refused. Today, I've directed administration officials to not enforce the Obamacare mandate. I've also asked congress, in letters to leaders of both parties, to work with me to come up with a market based health reform plan" the President stated.

May 3, 2019 - Markey to sue to enforce Obamacare
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Ed Markey, Democratic Presidential Candidate, announced he would lead the effort to sue the Christie administration over their lack of enforcement of Obamacare. "The President doesn't get to pick and choose what laws he gets to enforce, he or she must enforce all the laws" Markey stated at a press conference.

Crist: Markey lawsuit about politics, the real answer is to win in 2020
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Democratic Presidential Candidate Governor Charlie Crist attacked Senator Ed Markey's lawsuit to enforce Obamacare. "Senator Markey wants to score political points, the election next year is about the common good, not politics. I opposed the mandate in Obamacare from the start, though I supported most other aspects of the law. As President, I will enforce the entire law. The way to win next year is to stick to the issues and not to some politically motivated lawsuit" Crist stated.

May 18, 2019 - Rush Holt enters presidential race

UNION, NJ - Congressman Rush Holt entered the presidential race as the "progressive democrat" running for President. Holt said universal health care and cap and trade would be top priorities of his if elected.


June 1, 2019 - Toomey proposes balanced budget amendment
WASHINGTON, DC - Senate Miniority Leader Pat Toomey proposed a balanced budget amendment to the United States constitution. "This amendment will force Washington to balance it's books just like every American does." The amendment would make an exception for "national emergencies" declared by congress.

June 10, 2019 - Mcauliffe enters presidential race

IOWA CITY, IA - Former Governor of Virginia Terry Mcauliffe entered the race to become the Democratic Presidential Nominee in 2020. "I think our country needs an experienced leader with a record of results" Mcauliffe told supporters.

July 2, 2019 - Warren, Kerry endorse Markey in New Hampshire
DOVER, NH - Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Former Secretary of State John Kerry endorsed the presidential campaign of Ed Markey. Warren signed on as Markey's national campaign co-chair. "Ed Markey is leading the fight against the Christie administration's disastrous health care policies, and he's a thoughtful individual who will put working families first" Warren said of Markey. "Senator Markey has made providing health care to the American people, public safety, and transparency in government the causes of his lifetime of public service" Kerry stated.

July 21, 2019 - Christie signs balanced budget proposal
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed a proposed constitutional amendment to balance the budget which has to be approved by 2/3rds of the states.

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August 1, 2019 - Cuomo, Harkin back Hagan
DES MOINES, IA - Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo and Former Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa endorsed Kay Hagan's presidential bid. "I choose Kay Hagan four years ago for her experience, and her ability to reach across the aisle to get things done, and that's why she has my support in 2020" Cuomo said of his former running-mate. "Kay Hagan has integrity, experience, and a vision for the future" Harkin stated.

August 12, 2019 - Franken running for President

NEW YORK, NY - Senator Al Franken of Minnesota told NBC news he was running for President in 2020. "Somebody's got to stand up to this President and tell the truth about his failed economic policies and his failed foreign policies" Franken stated.

August 18, 2019 - Christie calls on congress to grant him authorization for military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie called on congress to grant him the authorization to use force against Iranian nuclear facilities. "Tonight, I ask congress to grant me the power to use drone strikes against nuclear facilities in Iran, where uranium is being enriched, and where Iran is closer to having a nuclear weapon" Christie said.

August 19, 2019 - Congress gives Christie authority to drone Iranian nuclear facilities
WASHINGTON, DC - In a house vote of 392-43 and a senate vote of 87-13, congress granted President Christie the authority to use drone strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.

Democratic Candidates react to congressional authorization of drone strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities
WASHINGTON, DC - The candidates seeking the democratic presidential nomination each released statements on the congressional authorization to use drone strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. The statements are as follows;

Sen. Ed Markey "Today, I voted against giving the President the authority to use drones against Iranian nuclear facilities. I see no evidence that diplomacy has failed, and I fear a rush to war. The President has not expelled all options as it relates to diplomacy. Therefore, I could not vote to give him the authority to use drones against Iran's nuclear facilities."

Sen. Kay Hagan "I support President Christie and the administration's efforts to disarm Iran from having nuclear capabilities, which is why I voted to give the President the authority to use drone strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities."

Gov. Charlie Crist "President Christie and Congress have done the right thing in seeking to destroy Iranian nuclear facilities. A world with more nuclear weapons threatens our peace and security. I believe the administration and congress made the right judgement call."

FMR. Gov. Terry Mcaulliffe "I agree with congress in giving the President the authority to use force against Iranian nuclear weapons and hope the United States can resolve our conflicts with Iran in a way that is productive and peaceful."

Rep. Rush Holt "I do not believe the use of drones is moral, nor do I believe the U.S. has any business intervening in Iranian affairs. Therefore, I voted against the authorization for the use of drone force against Iranian nuclear facilities."

Sen. Al Franken "I do not agree with the President's proposed drone strike against Iranian nuclear facilities. I believe the U.S. should first seek diplomacy before using military action against any nation."

August 27, 2019 - Following proposed U.S. drone strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran halts production of nuclear weapons, calls for second round of talks
WASHINGTON, DC - The State Department announced that Iranians halted the production of nuclear weaponry after the U.S. was going to use drones to destroy their nuclear facilities. Iran said they would like to meet with U.S. leaders about peace talks.


September 1, 2019 - Democrats hold first debate of 2020 campaign season

CHARLESTON, SC - Democratic Presidential Hopefuls held their first debate of the 2020 campaign season. Senator Ed Markey, considered the front-runner for the party's presidential nomination in polls, said his focus would be health care and the economy if elected. "I believe that full enforcement of the Affordable Care Act, universal health care for poor kids, and a strong economy through green technology, raising the minimum wage, and small business tax credits for job hiring are crucial for the next 4 years." Senator Kay Hagan argued that she best represented the democratic party. "Our party must be the party of small business, the party that stands up for better public schools and affordable education, the party of affordable health care, and the party of fiscal disipline" Hagan stated. Governor Charlie Crist said he could bridge the partisan gap in Washington D.C. "In Florida, I've brought both parties together to balance the budget, cut taxes, implement tough environmental protection laws, expand veteran's health care, and increase aid to our schools, we need leadership in Washington that can get things done." Terry McAuliffe told democrats that he was their best hope of winning in 2020. "I was elected Governor in a key swing state, and I can again carry Virginia along with other key swing states running as a Bill Clinton Democrat." Senator Al Franken said he would challenge President Christie on key social issues. "I'm pro-choice, I support affirmative action, I'm for reasonable gun control, and I support same-sex marriage. I'll challenge President Christie on these tough issues." Congressman Rush Holt of New Jersey sought to make the case he was the most progressive candidate. "I'll continue to be a progressive champion who advocates universal health care, cap and trade, and repeal of President Christie's tax cuts" he stated.

October 1, 2019 - Poll: Markey DEM front-runner, but not by much

National Democratic Primary
Ed Markey 26%
Charlie Crist 20%
Kay Hagan 20%
Terry Mcauliffe 15%
Al Franken 9%
Rush Holt 8%
Other 1%

Iowa Democratic Caucus
Ed Markey 29%
Kay Hagan 19%
Charlie Crist 18%
Terry Mcauliffe 14%
Al Franken 10%
Rush Holt 7%
Other 3%

New Hampshire Democratic Primary
Ed Markey 40%
Charlie Crist 32%
Kay Hagan 15%
Terry Mcauliffe 7%
Al Franken 4%
Rush Holt 1%
Other 1%

South Carolina Democratic Primary
Kay Hagan 26%
Charlie Crist 22%
Ed Markey 21%
Terry Mcauliffe 20%
Rush Holt 9%
Al Franken 1%
Other 1%

October 4, 2019 - Crist gets big endorsement

IOWA CITY, IA - Former Vice President Joe Biden endorsed Charlie Crist for President. "Charlie switched parties because he felt strongly that he was really a democrat. But, while a republican and a democrat, the Governor worked with both parties to balance budgets, protect the environment, invest in education, and cut middle class taxes" Biden said of Crist.

October 25, 2019 - Markey lays out five-point plan to "restore America's promise"

NASHUA, NH - Democratic Presidential Hopeful Ed Markey laid out a five point plan to "restore America's promise" if elected in 2020. The plan included rolling back the Christie tax cuts to expand medicaid and to provide health care to children living in families making under $75,000 per year, raising the federal minimum wage, offering tax credits for small businesses for hiring and for companies who invest in green technology, increasing funding for HUD, and cutting the payroll tax by 12% across the board.

November 1, 2019 - President Christie launches re-election bid

MORRISTOWN, NJ - President Chris Christie officially launched his bid for a second term in his home state of New Jersey. "We've achieved historic tax relief, historic education reform, bi-partisian immigration reform, and our economy has added over 4.2 million jobs since January of 2017" the President stated. "We'll run on our record of tax relief and fiscal discipline against the democrats, and I know we'll be successful" the President added.

November 18, 2019 - Crist says he'll bring bi-partisianship to Washington

DOVER, NH - Governor Charlie Crist of Florida says if elected President in 2020, he'd "bring in a new spirit of bi-partisianship to Washington." Crist says his focus would be to balance the federal budget by cutting waste from the Pentagon budget, eliminating corporate loopholes in the tax code, and ending oil subsidies. Crist also said creating jobs in the energy sector through the tax code would be a top priority of his if elected.

December 1, 2019 - Hagan says she offers the greatest contrast with Christie

CHARLESTON, SC - Democratic Presidential Hopeful Kay Hagan told supporters in South Carolina she offers democrats the greatest contrast with President Chris Christie. Hagan said she would roll back the Christie tax cuts and instead increase tax credits for green energy investments and pay down the national debt. Hagan also promised to end No Child Left Behind and invest in "race to the top" again.

December 20, 2019 - Christie ends year with high approval ratings

Christie Approval
Approve: 64%
Disapprove: 22%

January 5, 2020 - Iowa Democratic Caucus

Ed Markey 34%
Charlie Crist 25%
Kay Hagan 20%
Al Franken 12%
Terry Mcaullife 5%
Rush Holt 3%
Other 1%

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January 13, 2020 - New Hampshire Democratic Primary

Ed Markey 40%
Charlie Crist 21%
Kay Hagan 19%
Terry McAuliffe 12%
Al Franken 5%
Rush Holt 2%
Other 1%

January 20, 2020 - South Carolina Democratic Primary

Charlie Crist 25%
Kay Hagan 21%
Ed Markey 20%
Terry McAuliffe 19%
Rush Holt 10%
Al Franken 4%
Other 1%

January 21, 2020 - Franken ends presidential bid, backs Markey

WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Al Franken announced he was ending his presidential bid and backed fellow candidate Ed Markey. "Senator Markey will be an effective democratic nominee, and he will fight for the values of the democratic party" Franken said of Markey.

January 27, 2020 - Nevada, Michigan, Wyoming, Colorado, Missouri, and Minnesota vote

Nevada
Ed Markey 41%
Kay Hagan 21%
Charlie Crist 20%
Terry Mcauliffe 12%
Rush Holt 7%
Other 1%

Michigan
Ed Markey 45%
Kay Hagan 20%
Charlie Crist 19%
Terry Mcauliffe 10%
Rush Holt 4%
Other 1%

Wyoming
Charlie Crist 51%
Ed Markey 30%
Kay Hagan 12%
Terry Mcauliffe 4%
Rush Holt 2%
Other 1%

Colorado
Charlie Crist 34%
Kay Hagan 30%
Ed Markey 29%
Terry Mcauliffe 4%
Rush Holt 2%
Other 1%

Missouri
Charlie Crist 32%
Ed Markey 31%
Kay Hagan 25%
Terry Mcauliffe 10%
Rush Holt 1%
Other 1%

Minnesota
Ed Markey 44%
Charlie Crist 22%
Kay Hagan 21%
Terry Mcaulliffe 10%
Rush Holt 2%
Other 1%

Holt, Mcauliffe end presidential bids
Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Terry Mcauliffe and Rush Holt ended their presidential campaigns following poor showings in early contests. Holt endorsed fellow candidate Ed Markey, while Mcauliffe pledged to support the nominee of the Democratic Party.

Feb. 1, 2020 - Poll: Crist leads

National Democratic Primary
Charlie Crist 40%
Ed Markey 32%
Kay Hagan 20%
Other 8%

Florida Democratic Primary
Charlie Crist 77%
Ed Markey 15%
Kay Hagan 7%
Other 1%

Arizona Democratic Primary
Charlie Crist 40%
Ed Markey 39%
Kay Hagan 20%
Other 1%

Feb. 6, 2020 - Ahead of more primaries, Markey hits Crist on party change, Crist responds

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Days ahead of contests in Arizona and Florida, Democratic Presidential Hopeful Ed Markey went on the offensive, attacking fellow candidate Charlie Crist as a political opportunist. "Governor Crist would still be a republican if it hadn't been for Marco Rubio polling ahead of him in a republican primary. Charlie Crist still supports the Christie tax cuts, he still opposes a woman's right to choose, he still opposes a ban on assault weapons, and he still opposed President Obama's health care law in 2009, we need a democrat as our nominee for President, not a political flip-flop" Markey stated. Governor Crist responded to Senator Markey, stating that, "Senator Markey voted for higher taxes 432 times, he's supported nearly $2 trillion in new spending in the past five years alone, he's voted against bi-partisian immigration reform, and he's been called one of the senate's most liberal members. I'm a democrat, but I know the simple truth that with a record like Ed Markey's, we can't win in 2020."

Feb. 8, 2020 - Crist wins Florida, Markey wins Arizona, Hagan ends presidential bid, remains neutral in primary

Florida
Charlie Crist 71%
Ed Markey 22%
Kay Hagan 6%
Other 1%

Arizona
Ed Markey 44%
Charlie Crist 40%
Kay Hagan 15%
Other 1%

Feb. 10, 2020 - Markey Vs. Crist = liberal vs. moderate
WASHINGTON, DC - The primary for the Democratic Presidential Nomination has become a race between liberal democrat Ed Markey and conservative democrat Charlie Crist. Markey, the junior senator from Massachusetts, has made health care the signature issue of his campaign. He's won the support of many labor unions, liberals in congress, and liberal special interest groups. Crist, by contrast, has emphasized balanced budgets as his top campaign issue. He has the support of fellow democratic governors, as well as wealthier democratic donors who tend to be more moderate.

Feb. 23, 2020 - Christie signs Patriot Act extension into law

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed an extension of the USAPatriot Act into law.

Feb. 24, 2020 - Super Tuesday


States won by Ed Markey
Alaska
California
Illinois
Maine
Massachusetts
Maryland
Rhode Island
Vermont
Maine
Hawaii
New York


States won by Charlie Crist
Ohio
Oklahoma
Georgia
Kentucky
North Dakota
New Jersey

March 2, 2020 - Markey wins Delaware, Crist wins Texas

Texas
Charlie Crist 46%
Ed Markey 42%


Delaware
Ed Markey 55%
Charlie Crist 40%


March 5, 2020 - Poll: Christie approval at 61%, tough to beat in '20


Christie Approval
Approve: 61%
Disapprove: 28%

General Election 2020 Match Ups

Chris Christie (R) 51%
Ed Markey (D) 33%

Chris Christie (R) 50%
Charlie Crist (D) 35%

March 12, 2020 - Pennsylvania, Indiana vote

Pennsylvania
Ed Markey 49%
Charlie Crist 45%

Indiana
Ed Markey 48.5%
Charlie Crist 48.4%

March 17, 2020 - Charlie Crist ends Presidential Bid, pledges support for Ed Markey

ST. AUGISTiNE, FL - Governor Charlie Crist ended his presidential campaign and pledged to support presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Ed Markey in the 2020 general election.

Senator Ed Markey secures Democratic Presidential Nomination

BOSTON, MA - Senator Ed Markey of Massachussetts secured the nomination of his party for President in the 2020 election to challenge Incumbent Republican Chris Christie. "During the course of this campaign, we'll fight for expanded health care access, universal pre-k, tax relief for working people, a renewed commitment to the environment, raising the minimum wage at the federal level, and transparency in government" Markey told supporters.

April 2, 2020 - Christie calls on congress to pass health care portability

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie called on members of congress to pass a law enabling people to buy health insurance across state lines. He called on Governors to de-regulate the health care industry at the state level.

April 19, 2020 - Congress passes Christie-backed portability law
WASHINGTON, DC - In a bi-partisian vote of 390-45 in the house and 82-18 in the U.S. Senate, congress passed President Christie's proposed health care portability law.

May 1, 2020 - Markey goes negative on Christie on health care, taxes, education

CLEVELAND, OH - Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Senator Ed Markey took his campaign to Ohio, where he was critical of President Chris Christie. "Since taking office, President Christie has given millions in tax breaks to the wealthy while vetoing the minimum wage. He's gutted health care reform while giving goodies to the insurance industry. He's de-funded No Child Left Behind, but has given millions to the children of wealthy individuals to send their kids to elite private schools. Chris Christie is standing up for millionaire's, I'll fight for you" Markey stated.

May 27, 2020 - Vice President Martinez touts economy as top 2020 issue in Colorado

DENVER, CO - Vice President Sussana Martinez touted the economy as the top issue in the 2020 presidential race. "After reducing federal regulations and signing $1.1 trillion in tax relief, this economy has seen the addition of nearly 5 million jobs in under three years. We are now fighting to reduce the cost of health insurance and we'll continue to make sure workers have the skills they need going forward. Our opponent believes that increasing taxes and spending will grow our economy, that's why he's voted for higher taxes 425 times, and why he has supported $850 billion in new federal spending in this campaign already" the Vice President stated.

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June 2, 2020 - Ayotte joins Christie campaign as national campaign co-chair

WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire signed on to the re-election campaign of President Chris Christie as national campaign co-chair. "Under President Christie, the American economy is making a comeback thanks to massive tax relief, an end to Obamacare, new free trade agreements, and now a complete overhaul of economic regulations. America needs this President's strong, effect leadership for another four years" Ayotte said.

June 25, 2020 - Congressional Quartley does study on Christie's biggest allies, opponents in congress
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressional Quartley did a story on who President Christie's biggest allies and opponents in congress are. In the U.S. house, CQ stated that Christie's biggest allies were House Speaker Marsha Blackburn and Congressman Leonard Lance of New Jersey, both voted for Christie-backed proposals 99.2% of the time since 2017. CQ also made mention of Blackburn's close alliance with Christie and his administration, especially in passing tax relief, the Education Reform Act, and the Patriot Act extension. Amongst Democrats, Congresswoman Lorretta Sanchez, who had worked with the Christie administration on defict reduction and entitlement reform, was the administration's biggest ally in her caucus, having voted for Christie-backed proposals 79.2% of the time. Christie's biggest house opponent in his own caucus is Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin, who only voted for Christie backed bills 74.5% of the time. Duffy notably opposed Christie on farm subsidies, as well as education reform and immigration reform. Congressman Rush Holt of New Jersey has voted with Christie just 5.4% of the time, making him Christie's biggest opponent in the house of representatives. In the U.S. Senate, Christie's biggest allies have been Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Kelly Ayotte (R-FL), and Jeff Flake (R-AZ). All three voted with Christie 98.4% of the time. Rubio is known as an ally of Christie's who worked with him on education reform and immigration reform. Ayotte worked closely with the Christie administration in crafting the Regulatory Reform Act. Flake had been a close ally of the administration across the board. Within his own party, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky had been Christie's biggest first term opponent, having voted with Christie just 48.2% of the time. Paul vocally opposed Iranian sanctions and Christie's re-authroization of the Patriot Act, though he did support the administration's Regulatory Reform Act and Immigration Reform Act. Amongst Democrats, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia - who worked with Christie on a number of issues, as well as Senator Bob Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania, each voted with Christie 79.2% of the time - making them the President's top Democratic allies. Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin and Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachussetts each voted with Christie just 12.2% of the time - making them Christie's biggest senatorial opponents. Also noted was Senate Miniority Leader Pat Toomey's record of voting with Christie 97.2% of the time and working closely with the President on tax reform, health care, and foreign policy issues. Christie's 2020 opponent, Senator Ed Markey, voted with Christie just 17.2% of the time - he vocally opposed all of Christie's major accomplishments.


July 22, 2020 - Markey selects Kaine for Vice President

RICHMOND, VA - Democratic Presidential Hopeful Ed Markey announced he selected Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia as his running-mate in the 2020 election. "Tim Kaine has executive and legislative experience. He's been fighting Chris Christie's agenda in Washington everyday for the past four years" Markey said of Kaine.

August 1, 2020 - Warren delivers DNC keynote

MILWAULKEE, WI - Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts delivered a keynote speech to delegates at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. "What has this administration done to fight poverty? Nothing. What have they done to advance the cause of stopping climate change? Nothing. What have they done to expand health care access? Nothing. We need a new course, and Ed Markey offers Americans a vision for the future where we'll raise the minimum wage, embrace energy alternatives, and expand health care access" Warren stated.

August 2, 2020 - Kaine accepts Democratic V.P. nomination

MILWAULKEE, WI - Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia accepted his party's nomination for Vice President. "For the past four years, this administration has ignored the need to curb gun violence, they've ignored the need to protect our environment, they've ignored the need to provide every child in America with quality health care, and they've ignored the need to fund No Child Left Behind. Ed Markey and I are fighting for these values because we know they matter to you and your family" Kaine said in his acceptance speech.

August 3, 2020 - Senator Ed Markey accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination

MILWAULKEE, WI - Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts accepted his party's presidential nomination at their convention in Milwaulkee, WI. "I'm running for President because I have the experience to lead this country. I fought hard in congress to expand health insurance to every child in poverty under SCHIP with Ted Kennedy and Orin Hatch. I fought on a bi-partisian basis to pass No Child Left Behind. I fought tooth and nail in congress to pass reasonable gun control during the Clinton administration. I've been fighting for the disadvantaged my entire career, and I have no intention of stopping now. I'll fight for greater access to health care, raising the minimum wage, cutting the payroll tax, and stronger alliances in the world" Markey told his fellow Democrats.

August 14, 2020 - Senator Marco Rubio delivers RNC keynote address

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Senator Marco Rubio of Florida delivered a keynote address to delegates at the 2020 RNC. "For the past four years, republicans in congress and President Christie have worked hard to reduce taxes, reduce regulations, expand free trade, and we've seen the creation of 5 million new jobs, the first increase in income in over a decade and a half, and we are starting to export our goods at twice the rate we were just six years ago. Yet, our opponents still are critical. Instead of believing in the free market as we do, they believe in government. That's why their nominee has voted against free trade, against tax relief, against regulatory reforms, and he's supported increasing taxes 425 times" Rubio stated.

August 15, 2020 - Vice President Martinez accepts re-election nomination

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Vice President Sussana Martinez accepted her party's nomination for a second term. "Over the past four years, President Christie and I have fought to create jobs, to protect our country's national security interests, and to promote a new era of bi-partisianship in Washington. While things haven't been perfect, our economy is stronger, our country is safer, and our people are prouder of their government than at any time in this generation. We've worked with republicans and democrats to lower taxes, reduce regulations, expand free trade, secure our border, and dismantle a failed health care policy. Our liberal, partisan opponents argue that we have failed. They seek to return to the same failed policies which were in place when we took over in 2017" Martinez stated.

August 16, 2020 - President Christie accepts re-election nomination

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - President Chris Christie accepted the nomination of his party for re-election as President. "Four years ago, you gave me the honor of a lifetime, to serve as President of the United States. Four years later, I again come to the American people, and humbly ask for your support again. Together, you and I have revived our nation's economy, we've protected the peace, and we've gotten things done on a bi-partisian basis for all of our citizens. But, there is more work to be done. While more people are able to find work today than they were four years ago, the cost of health insurance continues to rise, and while more Americans are seeing their incomes rise, the cost of fuel is unacceptably high. We have more work to do" the President stated.

September 1, 2020 - Despite early criticism, Bloomberg backs Christie's re-election

NEW YORK, NY - Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg backed the re-election of President Chris Christie, saying the nation's economy was in better shape than it had been in more than a decade and a half.

September 14, 2020 - President Christie launches bus tour with Sens. Beck, Rubio

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The campaign of President Chris Christie announced the President would be joined by Senators Jennifer Beck (R-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) on a five day, six state bus tour which would include stops in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan,  and Iowa.

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September 27, 2020 - Markey defends Obamacare, will enforce law as President

COLUMBUS, OH - Democratic Presidential Nominee Senator Ed Markey said he believed the Affordable Care Act should be enforced and criticized the Christie administration for not enforcing it. "This administration has ignored a law passed by congress, signed into law by Barack Obama, and upheld by the supreme court. As President, I will enforce Obamacare, and I'll use it to expand health care coverage to the poor" Markey stated.

October 4, 2020 - Christie says health care reform will be major focus of second term
BOCA RATON, FL - President Chris Christie said health care reform will be a major issue in his second term if he is re-elected. "During our first term, the priority was to grow our economy. So, we reduced taxes and regulations while expanding free trade, and we are growing. But, to grow long term, we need to reduce the cost of health care, and we need to set up greater competition and enact tort reform in order to reduce costs long term" the President said.

October 10, 2020 - Christie, Markey participate in first debate

CLEVELAND, OH - President Chris Christie and Democratic Challenger Ed Markey participated in their first presidential debate on domestic issues. "Over the past four years, Americans have seen the creation of over 5.2 million jobs and the first increases in income since 2000 as a result of historic tax relief, 40 new or renewed free trade agreements, regulatory reform, changes to our health care system, real reforms to social security and medicare, and a return to fiscal discipline. Another term gives us the opportunity to continue to keep taxes low and regulations at a minimal, it enables us to fight to continue to reduce federal spending, and it also will enable us to fight to lower the cost of health care, make our country independent of foreign sources of energy, and we'll continue to see our economy grow" the President stated. "Under this administration, we've seen billions of dollars cut from women's health care, education, affordable housing, and the President gave a massive tax cut to the wealthy. In a Markey administration, our goals will be expanding affordable health care, raising the minimum wage, investing in education and green technology, and reversing the President's tax cuts for the wealthy" Ed Markey stated.

CNN Poll: Who won the first debate?
Chris Christie 49%
Ed Markey 37%

October 14, 2020 - Vice Presidential Candidates Debate
TUSCON, AZ - Vice President Susana Martinez and Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia participated in a vice presidential debate. "Our administration has worked on a bi-partisian basis to reduce taxes and spending, reform social security and medicare, reduce the national debt, and we've managed to pass bi-partisian immigration and education reform. The choice in this election is between continuing to build on the results of the past four years, or to go back to where we were when our people couldn't find work as our national debt steadily increased" Vice President Martinez stated. "Senator Markey and I have proposed repealing the President's tax cuts for the rich and instead investing in education, health care, infrastructure, and green technologies. We've proposed raising the minimum wage, something this administration has opposed. The choice in this election is between one candidate who fights for the very well to do and another one who is fighting for you. If you believe that it's time to stand up for working people, than Ed Markey and I would be honored to have your vote" Senator Kaine stated.

NBC Poll who won the Vice Presidential Debate?
Susana Martinez 41%
Tim Kaine 39%

October 17, 2020 - Markey launches bus tour with Warren

BOSTON, MA - Senator Ed Markey, Democratic Presidential Nominee, began a three day bus tour with Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. The tour will make stops in New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

October 24, 2020 - Christie, Markey debate national security issues

WILMINGTON, DE - President Chris Christie and Democrat Ed Markey debated foreign policy / national security  issues during their second presidential debate. "Our administration has fought to secure our southern border, renew the Patriot Act with some changes, increase funding for homeland security and human intelligence, and we've damaged Iran's ability to build a nuclear weapon" President Christie stated. "This administration and their neo-conservative allies in congress have skipped diplomacy in Iran, they've violated our civil liberties here at home, and they've ignored the United Nations. I think we need a President who is committed to a strong military, but also diplomacy and negotiation" Senator Markey stated.

Fox News Poll who won the second debate?
Ed Markey 45%
Chris Christie 44%

November 1, 2020 - Christie, Markey participate in final debate
CHARLESTON, SC - President Christie and Senator Markey participated in their final presidential debate and brought their cases to the voters. "Our economy is stronger, our country is safer, and our people are more united today than they were four years ago. I'm asking for your vote because together, we'll continue to build on the results of the past four years" President Christie stated. "If you believe that our success should be measured by how many millionaires are still wealthy today, then yes, we are better off today than in 2017. But, for millions of Americans, help has not been on the way for four years. It's time for a change, and I offer that change" Senator Markey stated.

CBS Poll: Who won the final presidential debate?
Chris Christie 52%
Ed Markey 38%
 
November 7, 2020 - Christie, Markey make final pitches to voters


President Chris Christie and Democratic Challenger Ed Markey made their final pitches to the American public on the eve of the 2020 presidential election. President Christie, campaigning alongside Senators Jennifer Beck (R-NJ), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Joe Manchin (D-WV), told voters that although the economy was strong, more work had to be done. "While we are creating jobs and our taxes are under control, we still need to ensure that our health care costs are reduced, and that we end junk lawsuits" Christie told an enthusiastic crowd outside Cleveland, Ohio. Making the case that the President had neglected to provide health care to more Americans, Senator Ed Markey said he'd restore aspects of the Affordable Care Act the Christie administration had ignored. "It's time we had a President who enforces all the laws, not just the one's he or she likes" Markey told a crowd in southern Colorado, where he spent his last day campaigning.

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Election Night 2020


7 PM
Welcome to CNN Election Headquarters, I'm Wolf Blitzer. We have a few states to call at this hour. In Georgia, the President of the United States Chris Christie has won, our exit polls have him winning 62% of the vote there. We also have the President winning, with 61% of the vote, in the state of Indiana. In Kentucky, we project the President will win 61% of the vote to win in Kentucky. In South Carolina, we believe the President has won, and he has 60% of the vote in our exit polling. The state of Vermont remains too close to call at this hour.

7:30 PM
At this hour, we have more projections to make. In the state of Ohio, we project that President Christie has won - he has won 55% of the vote in our exit polling. In the state of North Carolina, the President has won 57% of the vote, and Democratic Senator Kay Hagan has also won with 53% of the vote. In West Virginia, we project the President has won with 63% of the vote, that's in Joe Manchin's home state, the democratic senator who supported the President for re-election.

7:44 PM
We'd like to project Ed Markey the winner in Vermont, he wins with 52% of the vote according to our data.

8 PM
At this hour, we have more projections to make. With an estimate 66% of the vote, President Christie has carried the state of Alabama. The state of Connecticut is too close to call. In Delaware, we project the President of the United States has won 53% of the vote to win in Delaware. In Florida, we project an election win for the President, with 54% of the vote. In Illinois, we project the President has won with 52% of the vote. In Maine, the race remains too early to call. In Maryland, we project President Christie has won 52% of the vote for re-election in Maryland. In Massachusetts, the home state of the Democratic Presidential Nominee, we project Ed Markey the winner with 61% of the vote. In Mississippi, we project the President of the United States has won 63% of the vote to win there. In Missouri, we project the President has been re-elected with 58% of the vote. In New Jersey, the President's home state, we project he will win 62% of the vote there. In Oklahoma, we project the President will win 71% of the vote. In Pennsylvania, we project the President has won 54% of the vote to be re-elected, and we project Senator Pat Toomey has been re-elected with 52% of the vote. In Rhode Island, we project Ed Markey the winner with 63% of the vote. In Tennessee, we project the President has won 62% of the vote to win re-election in Tennessee. In Washington D.C., we project Senator Markey has won 77% of the vote.

8:30 PM
CNN is now ready to project that President Christie has won 60% of the vote in the state of Arkansas.

9 PM
CNN is now ready to project that President Christie has won 65% of the vote in the state of Arizona. He's also the projected winner, with 57% of the vote in our exit polls, in Colorado. Kansas goes for Christie, with 68% of the vote. The President has won Louisiana with 61% of the vote. He carries Michigan with 53% of the vote. Minnesota remains too close to call. In Nebraska, the President is estimated to win with 66% of the vote. In Vice President Martinez's home state of New Mexico, the Christie/Martinez ticket with a second term with 59% of the vote. In New York, President Christie wins with 52%. In South Dakota, he wins with 66%. In Texas, President Christie wins with 63% of the vote. In Wisconsin, the President is the projected winner with 54% of the vote. He's also carried Wyoming with 81% of the vote.

9:08 PM
The Associated Press has just declared that President Chris Christie will be re-elected as President of the United States, and CNN agrees with that decision. President Christie has won re-election as President of the United States.

2020 Presidential Election
Chris Christie / Susanna Martinez (R) 60% 452 EV
Ed Markey / Tim Kaine (D) 39% 86 EV

2020 election exit polls
White - Christie 79% Markey 20%
Black - Markey 72% Christie 27%
Hispanic - Christie 52% Markey 47%
Male - Christie 67% Markey 32%
Female - Christie 55% Markey 44%
Conservative - Christie 87% Markey 10%
Moderate - Christie 61% Markey 38%
Liberal - Markey 77% Christie 22%
Democrat - Markey 79% Christie 20%
Independent - Christie 62% Markey 37%
Republican - Christie 96% Markey 3%
Christie Approval: Approve 62% Disapprove 30%
Markey Approval (MA only): Approve 50% Disapprove 21%
Voted for Cuomo in '16: Christie 51% Markey 48%
Voted for Christie in '16: Christie 81% Markey 18%
Urban: Markey 53% Christie 45%
Suburban: Christie 71% Markey 18%
Rural: Christie 90% Markey 9%
Income below $30,000: Markey 70% Christie 29%
Income $30,000 - $50,000: Christie 58% Markey 41%
Income $50,000 - $150,000: Christie 60% Markey 39%
Income Above $150,000: Christie 61% Markey 38%

10:10 PM - Senator Ed Markey concedes election defeat

BOSTON, MA - Democratic Presidential Nominee Senator Ed Markey conceded the 2020 presidential election. "A few moments ago, I spoke with President Christie and offered him my concession. I wished him and his family nothing but the best over the next four years. It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the democratic nominee for President in this election, and I am so grateful for all the hard work you all have done on my behalf" Markey told supporters.

11 PM - President Christie gives victory speech

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - President Chris Christie delivered a victory speech after learning he had been re-elected as President of the United States. "Thank You to all of you who stood with me as we spread our message of a brighter future to all fifty states. Tonight, Americans have spoken. I've never been so humbled and honored in my entire life as to have been re-elected as President of the United States of America. Thank You, America!" Christie told supporters.

Rand Paul, Mike Bennett lose U.S. Senate seats as GOP picks up 32 house seats
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate will remain the same after the 2020 elections after both parties each lost one seat. In Kentucky, Democrat Adam Edelen defeated Incumbent Republican Senator Rand Paul 49.2%-49.1%. In Colorado, Congressman Cory Gardner (R) defeated Incumbent Senator Michael Bennett (D) 51%-48%. In the House, Republicans picked up 32 house seats.

November 17, 2020 - Giuliani announces retirement

WASHINGTON, DC - After nearly four years as U.S. Secretary of State, Rudy Giuliani announced he retirement. "I'm proud to have led the state department which has moved closer than any other state department to overseeing a permanent Israel-Palestinian peace agreement, which has contained Iranian nuclear weapons, and which has overseen increased free trade globally" Giuliani, 77, said.

November 24, 2020 - Christie announces Guadango to replace Cheisa as Attorney General, Cheisa nominated for Federal Judgeship

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie announced that New Jersey Governor Kim Guadango would be nominated as U.S. Attorney General, replacing Attorney General Jeff Cheisa who was nominated for a federal judgeship from New Jersey by the Christie administration.

December 1, 2020 - Kean Jr. becomes NJ Governor after Guadango resigns to become U.S. Attorney General

TRENTON, NJ - Following President Chris Christie's nomination of Governor of New Jersey Kim Guadango as U.S. Attorney General, veteran State Senator Tom Kean Jr. became Governor of New Jersey.

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January 19, 2021 - Christie second term cabinet complete
President - Chris Christie
Vice President - Susanna Martinez
Secretary of State - Liz Cheney
Secretary of Defense - John Abizaid
Secretary of Homeland Security - Trent Franks
FBI Director - Tommy Franks
CIA Director - Avril Haines
Secretary of Health and Human Services - Bobby Jindal
Secretary of Education - Jeb Bush
Attorney General - Kim Guadango
Secretary of Energy - Joe Manchin
Secretary of Labor - Martha Roby
Secretary of Treasury - Scott Walker
Secretary of Commerce - Kenneth C. Frazier
Office of Management & Budget Director - Paul Ryan
UN Ambassador - Jon Huntsman Jr.
Secretary of Transportation - Bill Baroni
Secretary of Agriculture - Kristi Noem
Secretary of HUD - Eric Garcetti    
EPA Director - Elon Musk  

January 20, 2021 - President Christie sworn in for second term


Feb. 17, 2021 - Toomey-Gillibrand bill on veterans health care passes congress, signed by President Christie

WASHINGTON, DC - A bi-partisian bill which commits $15 billion over 4 years in upgrades to veteran's hospitals while expanding veterans health care and job training sponsored by Senate Miniority Leader Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) was signed into law by President Christie.

April 24, 2021 - Christie signs Natural Disaster Insurance Bill into law

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed a Natural Disaster bill into law which would encourage home owner's insurance companies to provide low-cost homeowner's insurance to lower and middle income Americans. The cost of the bill would be approximately $25 billion annually, but would come from a four year plan to dismantle FEMA.

May 15, 2021 - Texas Governor praises Christie as "historic leader"

DALLAS, TX - Governor George P. Bush of Texas, speaking at a forum on leadership, said he felt President Christie was a historic leader. "This President has presided over a time in which congress remains divided, yet he's gotten things done. We've seen historic tax relief, a fair immigration reform bill, education reform, and a return to fiscal disipline - this President is a historic leader, he's one of our best Presidents" Bush said of President Christie.

June 2, 2021 - Primaries held in New Jersey, New York City, and Virginia
Voters in New Jersey, New York City, and Virginia nominated democrats and republicans for Governor and Mayor. In New Jersey, Incumbent Republican Governor Tom Kean Jr. ran unopposed, and will face Senator Cory Booker, who defeated Congressman Donald Payne Jr. in a democratic primary 64%-35%. In New York City, Mayor Michael Grimm was unopposed for the Republican Mayoral Nomination, and will face New York City Council President Joel Rivera, who won a crowded primary with 42% of the vote. In Virginia, House of Delegates Member Patrick A. Hope won a democratic primary, and will face Congressman Rob Wittman (R) in November.

August 2, 2021 - Christie campaigns in states for Toomey constitutional balanced budget amendment

WASHINGTON, DC - Although 18 U.S. States had ratified a constitutional amendment which would balance the federal budget, 10 states had rejected the plan - and 32 states had done nothing. President Christie spoke in several states that had not done anything about the importance of passing a balanced budget amendment.

November 4, 2021 - Elections held in New Jersey, New York City, and Virginia


New Jersey Gubernatorial Election
Cory Booker (D) 51%
Tom Kean Jr. (R) 48%

New York City Mayoral Election
Michael Grimm (R) 49%
Joel Rivera (D) 45%

Virginia Gubernatorial Election
Patrick A. Hope (D) 49%
Rob Wittman (R) 48%


December 2, 2021 - Christie signs executive order de-regulating domestic oil drilling

WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie announced he was signing an executive order which would allow for the de-regulation of oil drilling on federal lands.

December 18, 2021 - POLL:  Christie, Congress still popular with the public


Christie Approval
Approve: 59%
Disapprove: 22%

Congress Approval
Approve: 51%
Disapprove: 30%

Republican Approval
Approve: 48%
Disapprove: 39%

Democratic Approval
Approve: 50%
Disapprove: 29%

2022 Election
Republicans 40%
Democrats 39%

2024 Republican Nomination
Susanna Martinez 30%
Pat Toomey 19%
Liz Cheney 15%
George P. Bush 14%
Marco Rubio 10%
Michael Grimm 6%
Kelly Ayotte 5%
Other 1%

2024 Democratic Nomination
Chris Van Hollen 22%
Charlie Crist 20%
Cory Booker 19
Kristen Gillibrand 18%
Tim Kaine 10%
Gavin Newsom 6%
Kendrick Meek 4%
Other 1%

January 3, 2022 - Cuomo announces he won't seek re-election
ALBANY, NY - Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York announced he would not seek a fourth term as Governor of New York in 2022. "It's time for me to spend more time with my family. I'm very proud of our work to rein in government spending and improve our schools here in New York" Cuomo stated.

January 5, 2022 - Chelsea Clinton to run for Governor in 2022

BROOKLYN, NY - Assemblywoman Chelsea Clinton, who was first elected to New York's state assembly in 2017, announced she would run for Governor in 2022 after learning that Andrew Cuomo would not seek re-election. "I'm running for Governor because I believe it's time for New York to become the first state in America to have universal health care" Clinton, the daughter of Former President Bill Clinton and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, stated.

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January 25, 2022 - Christie signs federal employee pension reform into law
WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie called on congress to pass a law forcing federal employees - with the exception of military and defense personnel, to contribute 3% of their income to their own health care and pensions.

Feb. 2 - Christie vetoes $250 billion highway bill

WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie vetoed a $250 billon highway bill passed by both houses of congress. Only 23 Senate Republicans and 50 House Republicans opposed the bill, along with 4 senate democrats and 12 house democrats.

April 4, 2022 - Christie calls for full repeal of Affordable Care Act, says administration put in place important reforms to health care system

WASHINGTON, DC - Citing his administration's success in implementing the de-regulation of state-run health insurance and tort reform, President Christie called for a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act - though pledged to fight to continue to cover people with pre-existing conditions, and to continue funding medicaid. Christie, whose administration's lack of enforcement of the individual mandate was still being litigated in courts, argued that although the administration wasn't forcing new people to sign up for exchanges, the law forced his administration to enforce the law towards those who were not paying fines due to being found not to have purchased health insurance.

May 21, 2022 - House, Senate vote to repeal Obamacare
WASHINGTON, DC - Five senate democrats joined republicans in both the U.S. Senate and House in voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act. All house democrats and all but five senate democrats voted against the repeal of the health care law.

May 25, 2022 - House, Senate vote to require health insurance companies cover those with pre-existing conditions, fund medicaid
WASHINGTON, DC - The House and Senate voted for a proposal by the President, and sponsored in the U.S. Senate by Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA), Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY), and Jon Huntsman Jr. (R-UT) to require health care companies to cover those with pre-existing conditions, and to continue funding of medicaid despite repeal of Obamacare.

June 27, 2022 - Democrats divided on Christie

WASHINGTON, DC - With President Christie's approval rating around 60%, including having a 42% approval rating amongst democrats, Democratic politicians are divided on whether or not to vote with him or not. Democratic Governors across the country embraced many of Christie's economic and fiscal policies, especially entitlement reform and his recent funding for medicaid. Governors Charlie Crist of Florida and Cory Booker of New Jersey have gone out of their way to praise the Governor. Governor Gavin Newsom of California has been critical of the President, criticizing his health care and educational policies. In congress, the democratic party remains divided over Christie. While he has found allies in Senators Kristen Gillibrand of New York, Mark Warner of Virginia, and Kendrick Meek of Florida - Democratic leaders remain staunch Christie opponents.

August 15, 2022 - Christie hits campaign trail

PHILADELPHIA, PA - President Chris Christie hit the campaign trail on behalf of candidates for office in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Florida. While in Pennsylvania, Christie called Senate Miniority Leader Pat Toomey "one of the closest allies this administration has in congress."

October 5, 2022 - Angering republicans, Christie signs Toomey/Gillibrand hate crimes legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - President Chris Christie signed a democratic proposal making hate crimes a federal offense. The law, sponsored by Senators Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) passed in Congress with just 30 republican votes, and 12 republicans in the U.S. Senate, including Senate Minority Leader Pat Toomey and Senate Minority Whip Marco Rubio, voted for the law.

November 4, 2022 - U.S. Senate remains the same as Republicans win 8 House Seats

Key Election Results

Alaska U.S. Senate - GOP Hold
Lisa Murkowski (R) 74%

Arizona U.S. Senate - GOP Hold
Trent Franks (R) 61%
Rodney Glassman (D) 38%

Florida U.S. Senate - GOP Hold
Pam Bondi (R) 49%
Alvin Brown (D) 48%

Florida Gubernatorial - GOP Pickup
Marco Rubio (R) 51%
Ted Deutch (D) 48%

Illinois U.S. Senate - GOP Hold
Mark Kirk (R) 53%
Rahm Emmanuel (D) 46%

Kentucky U.S. Senate - DEM pickup
Adam Edelen (D) 49.5%
Rand Paul (R) 49.2%

Missouri - GOP Hold
Roy Blunt (R) 51%
Jay Nixon (D) 48%

Nevada - DEM U.S. Senate Hold
Olivia Diaz (D) 53%
Joe Heck (R) 46%

New Hampshire - GOP U.S. Senate Hold
Kelly Ayotte (R) 57%
Maggie W. Hassan (D) 42%

North Carolina - GOP U.S. Senate Hold
Richard Burr (R) 54%
Janet Cowell (D) 45%

Ohio  - GOP U.S. Senate Hold
Rob Portman (R) 52%
Tim Ryan (D) 47%

Pennsylvania - GOP U.S. Senate  Hold
Pat Toomey (R) 54%
Sean Wiley (D) 45%

New York U.S. Senate DEM Hold
Chuck Schumer (R) 67%
Thomas Reed (R) 32%

New York Governor - DEM Hold
Chelsea Clinton (D) 61%
Nicole Malliotakis (D) 38%

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What about SCOTUS?

No Supreme Court nominations at the moment..... but stay tuned

January 28, 2023 - Report: Economy grew at 3.5% in 2022, national debt at $14.7 trillion
WASHINGTON, DC - A report by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Treasury Department showed that the U.S. economy grew at 3.5% in 2022, as median income grew by $1,200 an the national debt was reduced to $14.7 trillion. Federal revenue increased by 28% in 2022. Since January 2017, when President Christie took office, the U.S. economy has added 7.2 million jobs, personal income is up by $1,200 , consumer confidence is up, the rate of federal spending has been reduced by 14%, the national debt has been reduced by $4.3 trillion, the number of Americans in poverty fell from 49 million to 42 million, and the number of Americans receiving government assistance is down by 35%. However, although the real estate market improved between 2015 and 2019, it began to see a slight decline between 2020 and the present. Consumer spending remained historically low, and the cost of health care went up 7.5% on average between 2021 and the present.

March 2, 2023 - Christie bill expanding health care research
WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie signed a bi-partisian bill which included $8 billion worth of research grants for research into diseases.

Democratic Presidential Candidates as of May 15, 2023
 Governor Gavin Newsom of California
 Senator Kristen Gillibrand of New York
 Senator Mark Warner of Virginia
 House Minority Leader Chris Van Hollen of Maryland
 Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin
 Former Governor Charlie Crist of Florida
 Senator Bob Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania

Republican Presidential Candidates as of May 15, 2023
 Vice President Sussana Martinez of New Mexico
 Senator Mike Lee of Utah
 Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas

June 2, 2023 - Poll finds Van Hollen, Martinez 2024 front-runners

Democratic Presidential Nomination
Chris Van Hollen 26%
Charlie Crist 25%
Mark Warner 20%
Kristen Gillibrand 19%
Russ Feingold 5%
Gavin Newsom 3%
Bob Casey Jr. 1%
Other 1%

Republican Presidential Nomination
Susanna Martinez 55%
Mike Lee 25%
Sam Brownback 18%
Other 2%

July 1, 2023 - President Christie endorses Martinez for President

DOVER, NH - President Christie officially endorsed Vice President Susanna Martinez for President at an event in New Hampshire. "For the past seven years, the Vice President has stood with me as we brought our country out of an economic standstill and into an era of prosperity. Susanna Martinez is ready to lead our nation" Christie said of Martinez.

August 4, 2023 - In Iowa, Van Hollen bashes Christie, calls for new direction

HILLSBOROUGH, IA - House Minority Leader Chris Van Hollen bashed the Christie administration and called for change in Washington. "I don't believe the past eight years have been a success for working families. As President, I'll hold Wall Street accountable for their actions and ask millionaire's to pay their fair share in taxes, and I'll expand medicaid to cover more Americans with health insurance. We'll also raise the minimum wage and cut payroll taxes for workers in a Van Hollen administration" the congressman said.

September 8, 2023 - Gillibrand: I'm a new kind of democrat

MANCHESTER, NH - Democratic Presidential Candidate Kristen Gillibrand told supporters she was a new kind of democrat. "I'm running for President because I believe in the politics of unity. I've worked with republicans and democrats to reduce taxes, expand health care access, expand medicaid, and I was one of the few democrats who has consistently voted to balance the federal budget. I'm a new kind of democrat. I believe our party must stop calling for increased taxes and new spending. We need to spend some money on education, health care, our veterans, and on research and development of new cures for diseases - but we can not be the party that increases the size of government" Gillibrand said.

October 4, 2023 - Crist promises to be the candidate of change

PALM BEACH, FL - Democratic Presidential Candidate Charlie Crist told voters he would be the candidate of change in 2024. "I've made change here in Florida. We had a strong economy, so I invested the surplus in education and expanding medicaid. I'd do the same in Washington" Crist told supporters.

October 8, 2023 - Toomey endorses Martinez for President
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Senate Minority Leader Pat Toomey endorsed Susanna Martinez for President in 2024. "The Vice President has presided over historic economic growth, and she has shown that she has the ability to lead" Toomey said of Martinez.

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October 10, 2023 - Democrats hold first debate of 2024 campaign season
BOCA RATON, FL - The candidates seeking the Democratic Presidential Nomination held their first debate. House Minority Leader Chris Van Hollen promised that as President, he would repeal the Christie tax cuts, restore regulations to Wall Street, raise the minimum wage, and expand medicaid for people making up to $65,000 per year. Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist pledged to increase funding for education and mandate smaller class sizes, reduce the payroll tax for workers, increase tax credits for green energy, and restore a ban on off-shore oil drilling. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia said that if elected, he would support efforts to balance the budget - but would do so by raising the top tax rate to 40% and  eliminate all cooperate loopholes. Warner also said a top priority of his as President would be increased aid for worker re-training programs and education scholarships. Senator Kristen Gillibrand of New York said she would reduce taxes on the middle class, enact stricter gun control measures, reduce the size of the federal government by 10% via attrition, increase funding for mental health programs, support a balanced budget amendment, and end fraud in entitlement programs if elected President. Former Senator Russ Feigngold said getting the U.S. to cut military spending and enacting tough campaign finance and ethics reform would be priorities of his if elected President. Governor Gavin Newsom stated that he would fight for universal health care, a federal gay marriage law, and a higher minimum wage if elected President. Senator Bob Casey Jr. said that if elected President, he would repeal Chris Christie's regulatory reform act and fight for green energy in the U.S.

October 24, 2023 - GOP candidates participate in first primary debate
CHARLESTON, SC - Republican Presidential Hopefuls held their first presidential primary debate. Vice President Susanna Martinez said if elected President, she would continue the policies of the Christie administration - but would also cap federal spending at 18% of GDP to move towards a balanced budget, increase the size of the U.S. military by 30,000 over 8 years, and she'd eliminate taxes on savings and capital gains, while providing a 25% across the board tax cut. Senator Mike Lee said he'd repeal the Patriot Act, fight to enact the Toomey balanced budget amendment, and end the federal Department of Education and the EPA if he is elected President. Governor Sam Brownback pledged to fight for a human life amendment and a federal marriage amendment, as well as a 15% flat tax if he is elected President.

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November 24, 2023 - The Clinton's endorse Gillibrand

MANCHESTER, NH - Former President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Governor Chelsea Clinton of New York endorsed Kristen Gillibrand for President. All touted her bi-partisian appeal, as well as her fiscally conservative, socially progressive views as reasons for the endorsement.

November 28, 2023 - Bush, Rubio, and Beck endorse Martinez for President

BOCA RATON, FL - Senator Jennifer Beck (R-NJ) and Governors Marco Rubio (R-FL) and George Bush (R-TX) endorsed Susanna Martinez's presidential bid.

December 2, 2023 - Kaine backs Warner as Warren backs Van Hollen and Ford backs Crist
Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia endorsed Mark Warner for President, as Senator Elizabeth Warren backed Chris Van Hollen for President and Senator Harold Ford Jr. backed Charlie Crist for President.

December 10, 2023 - Christie signs SCHIP re-authorization into law
WASHINGTON, DC - President Christie signed a re-authorization of affordable health insurance for low-income families into law.

January 8, 2024 - Iowa Caucus


GOP
Susanna Martinez 61%
Mike Lee 30%
Sam Brownback 8%


Democratic
Chris Van Hollen 31%
Charlie Crist 25%
Mark Warner 20%
Kristen Gillibrand 12%
Gavin Newsom 6%
Russ Feingold 4%
Bob Casey Jr. 1%
Other 1%

January 9, 2024 - Brownback, Casey Jr. exit presidential race
Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas ended his presidential bid and endorsed Susanna Martinez for President. Senator Bob Casey Jr. also ended his presidential bid and endorsed Kristen Gillibrand for President.

January 16, 2024 - New Hampshire Primary

GOP
Susanna Martinez 64%
Mike Lee 35%


Democratic
Kristen Gillibrand 34%
Chris Van Hollen 25%
Charlie Crist 21%
Mark Warner 12%
Russ Feingold 6%
Gavin Newsom 2%
Other 1%