Our prayers might be answered: Christie to decide on 2012 bid.

[RogueBeaver]

I don't see him running, because there's no path to the nomination, calendar and to Romney's left on 2 key social issues (guns and immigration). If he runs it'll be in '16 or '20. For now he'll likely pop the bubble like Ryan did 2 months ago.

[Lincoln Republican]

Phil, did you say at one time in 2008 that Fred Thompson was the best hope and the best candidate for the GOP, much the same as you are saying now about Christie?

Just a question.

Oh, yeah. So that means Christie is destined to be a failure like Thompson.

Hey, Winfield. Did you say at one time in 2008 that Mitt Romney was the best hope and the best candidate for the GOP, much the same as you are saying now about...Mitt Romney? I guess you're going to be 0 for 2, pal.

Yes, I'm sure I did say that at some point or other that year.  Probably a few times. 

But hey, at least I answered the question. 

[Keystone Phil]

Brilliant piece from Joe Scarborough - http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/65013.html

[Reaganfan]

He won't run now. My guess is that if Republicans win, he a very serious contender for 2020, assuming he is re-elected in 2013. Keep in mind, Ronald Reagan hadn't been Governor for 5 years prior to his election as President.

If Republicans lose, although increasingly unlikely, then Christie is the ultimate candidate for 2016.

[Mr. Morden]

If Republicans lose, although increasingly unlikely, then Christie is the ultimate candidate for 2016.

If Rubio is the 2012 VP nominee and makes a splash, he'll be well set up as a strong contender for 2016, should Obama be reelected.  So I wouldn't count your Christie 2016 chickens before they hatch.

[Keystone Phil]

The Governor's brother posted on Facebook that Christie will be making a statement at 1 PM in the Governor's Outer Office in Trenton.

[Reaganfan]

The Governor's brother posted on Facebook that Christie will be making a statement at 1 PM in the Governor's Outer Office in Trenton.

I'm guessing he will say he won't run.

BTW Phil...I'm surprised you don't support Governor Romney. He looked a lot like you when he was young.

[Reaganfan]

I hope he runs, I really do but sadly I think he will decline

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

I hope he runs, he will lend some needed credibility to the GOP field, whomever the GOP ends up nominating.

[Paul Kemp]

Wow.

[Bull Moose Base]

If Republicans lose, although increasingly unlikely, then Christie is the ultimate candidate for 2016.

If Rubio is the 2012 VP nominee and makes a splash, he'll be well set up as a strong contender for 2016, should Obama be reelected.  So I wouldn't count your Christie 2016 chickens before they hatch.

Or another running mate though it's easiest to envision Rubio converting it.  Don't know if Christie will get as weak a field in 2016 as he has now.  Unlikely.  Since losing a nomination race with a strong showing is historically not a handicap for the next cycle, I have to assume Christie's decision was either based on personal issues or he was expected he could get nominated but, polls notwithstanding, hadn't grown confident enough he could beat Obama.

[Bull Moose Base]

Remember this post from last week?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/chris-christie-2012-campaign-for-president_n_983494.html

Farewell Christie in 2012 story.  I'll miss you.  See you in a week.

[Keystone Phil]

+1 for Christie 2016 (if Obama wins) - He kept his word.



The dream will never die.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

+1 for Christie 2016 (if Obama wins) - He kept his word.

The dream will never die.

but your pet Santorum did...

[Keystone Phil]

+1 for Christie 2016 (if Obama wins) - He kept his word.

The dream will never die.

but your pet Santorum did...

He did what exactly?

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

+1 for Christie 2016 (if Obama wins) - He kept his word.

The dream will never die.

but your pet Santorum did...

He did what exactly?

that's ok, I'm sure you've blocked his political death from your memory  /jk

[Keystone Phil]

+1 for Christie 2016 (if Obama wins) - He kept his word.

The dream will never die.

but your pet Santorum did...

He did what exactly?

that's ok, I'm sure you've blocked his political death from your memory  /jk

Oh, got it. I thought you were saying Santorum didn't keep his word or something.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

Oh, got it. I thought you were saying Santorum didn't keep his word or something.

I think you were the only one listening to know if he did or not

[Rowan]

Sources: Christie operatives place phone calls to New Hampshire GOP officials….Developing

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

Sources: Christie operatives place phone calls to New Hampshire GOP officials….Developing

"I will gladly reconsider a run for the White House next Tuesday for three dozen double cheeseburgers delivered by 7pm EDT today..."

[Keystone Phil]

Sources: Christie operatives place phone calls to New Hampshire GOP officials….Developing

Come on, dude.