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Chris Christie

So Much for the “Vanguard” of American Conservatism

Chris Christie, Bobby Jindal, Scott Walker and Mitch Daniels were once the future of the Republican Party.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 12, 2018November 28, 2021

Never Trust These Vichy Republicans Again

Some conservatives are putting ratings, sales and their careers over principle. Let’s stop listening to them.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 9, 2016November 28, 2021

Republican Governors Team Up on Inexperienced Rubio

Jeb Bush, Chris Christie and John Kasich each hope to best the Republican boy wonder in New Hampshire.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 7, 2016November 27, 2021

Republican Criticism of Obama Foreign Policy Hysterical

Candidates accuse the Democratic president of deliberately weakening the United States.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 15, 2016November 27, 2021

Bruised Chris Christie Joins Republican Presidential Race

The New Jersey governor has lost much of his shine since he first appeared on the national stage.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 30, 2015November 27, 2021

Christie Less Viable Contender for Republican Nomination

The New Jersey governor’s tough talk seems less persuasive when his own state is still in trouble.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 17, 2015November 27, 2021

Christie Attacks Republican Rival as Elite Candidate

Chris Christie calls Jeb Bush the candidate of “elites in Washington.”

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2015November 9, 2021

Bush Takes Christie’s Place as Party’s Mainstream Favorite

With Chris Christie embroiled in scandal, Jeb Bush looks like a more credible contender.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 12, 2014November 9, 2021

Republicans Yet to Decide on Future Strategy

Speakers at an annual conference of Republicans disagree about how to win back the presidency.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 8, 2014November 20, 2021

Despite Reelection, Christie Struggles to Endear Republicans

Social conservatives will think twice before nominating the outspoken governor of New Jersey.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 13, 2013November 27, 2021

Health, Security Disputes Reveal Republican Divide

The real divide in the Republican Party isn’t one of ideology, but of electoral realism.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 8, 2013November 9, 2021

Republicans Look for New Leader After Election Defeat

The Republican Party has a long list of possible presidential contenders for 2016.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 14, 2012November 27, 2021

Governors “Vanguard” of Republican Reform Agenda

The party’s successful state leaders point the way for presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 29, 2012December 31, 2019

Republican Governors Champion School Reform

In Indiana and New Jersey, the governors are taking on the teachers unions to end tenure and introduce merit pay.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 14, 2011November 23, 2014

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