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Originally Posted by mag8500
Don't want to derail this thread but there is zero chance Christie would accept the VP spot. If he wanted to be president he would have ran this yea and most likely would have won the Repulican nomination. He can't leave NJ yet. He has done so much to turn around the ****storm Corzine (the criminal) made when he was in office. If Christie decided to up and leave two years in everything he has accomplished would turn to sh*t. Plus his ego won't let him play second fiddle.
VP is exactly what Christie wants, because, win or lose in November, the VP candidate will be the guy on deck the next time the nomination is up for grabs. And we know how Republicans like to give the nomination to the guy next up. If Christie allows someone else to take the VP slot, then they will be next up.
Sure, Christie could have run for president this time, but then he would of caused waves with Romney, who would of scrutinized everything about his record. Romney has a well-funded national organization in place. Christie would of had to play catch up in hurry. Plus, maybe he really thinks he isn't ready. Also, if he ran this time, he would have been up against an incumbent president able to raise a billion dollars. Next time, its wide open.
And as far as leaving NJ now, well, you are assuming Romney will win in November.
Do you think Christie ever wants to be President? If so, I think if you play the hand out, and consider the different scenarios, you will see Christie is in a much better spot if he takes the VP nomination, then if he sits it out. He would be crazy to concede that advantage to someone else.