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Jittery GOP Eyes Daniels, Christie

But some call new candidacy a 'fairy-tale'

(Newser) - Republican insiders are increasingly worried that Mitt Romney will come up short with voters—so once again, they're looking toward Indiana and New Jersey for help. Mitch Daniels and Chris Christie are hearing renewed calls to enter the race, sources close to the governors tell Politico . For Daniels, "...

Fallen Soldier's Dad Burns NJ Flag in Whitney Protest

John Burri not happy with half-staff Whitney Houston tribute

(Newser) - When John Burri heard that New Jersey ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor Whitney Houston , he drove to his local Flags Unlimited store, bought a New Jersey state flag, brought it to his Michigan home, and burned it on his outdoor grill. "It was $12.95 and it...

Gay Marriage Clears Big Hurdle in Maryland

State could soon be the eighth state to legalize

(Newser) - Gay rights advocates got something to jeer and cheer on the national stage within the space of about an hour this evening: Just after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed same-sex marriage in his state, lawmakers in Maryland gave it the thumbs-up in theirs. A bill legalizing gay marriage cleared...

Christie Vetoes Gay Marriage in New Jersey

Governor kills legislation that passed yesterday

(Newser) - Proponents of gay marriage in New Jersey will have to try again. Gov. Chris Christie vetoed legislation legalizing same-sex marriages today, just as he promised he would, reports the Star-Ledger . Christie, acting just one day after the Assembly sent the measure to his desk, reiterated his call for the issue...

NJ Gay Marriage Bill Advances to Christie's Desk

New Jersey governor promises to veto it

(Newser) - Gay rights advocates are celebrating in New Jersey, even though their victory will be short-lived. The state Assembly today passed a bill to legalize gay marriage 42-33, with every Republican in the chamber voting against it, reports the Star-Ledger . Because the state Senate already passed it , the legislation now goes...

NJ Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill

But Gov. Chris Christie likely to veto it

(Newser) - New Jersey's state Senate passed a gay marriage bill today, but by a margin too slim to overturn the governor's expected veto, the New Jersey Star-Ledger reports. Senators voted 24-16, with two Republicans in favor. "We have some among us who are separate and not equal,"...

GOP Hands 2012 to Obama With Loser Lineup

Voters don't want Barack, but they really don't want these guys: Bret Stephens

(Newser) - President Obama is going to win the election in November, and the Republicans only have themselves to thank. "That's what happens when you run with losers," notes Bret Stephens in the Wall Street Journal . Forget Obama's wealth of policy troubles: "It doesn't matter that...

Sarah Palin: Chris Christie's 'Panties in a Wad'

Palin uses sexist dig to attack Christie's comments as 'rookie mistake'

(Newser) - Sarah Palin tried yesterday to deflect Chris Christie's attack on Newt Gingrich by calling it a "rookie mistake"—made because Gingrich's South Carolina win got Christie's "panties in a wad." (The New York Daily News noted that the comment was made "without...

Chris Christie: Newt Gingrich an Embarrassment to Republican Party

 Christie: Newt 
 'Embarrassed' GOP 
TALK SHOW ROUNDUP
Jan 22, 2012 11:14 AM CST

Christie: Newt 'Embarrassed' GOP

Admits Romney had a bad night, will pick himself up in Florida

(Newser) - Chris Christie's horse lost last night's South Carolina race, and the New Jersey governor came out swinging at victor Newt Gingrich this morning, calling the former House speaker an "embarrassment" to the Republican party . “Gingrich has embarrassed the party over time," said Christie, who has...

In Oprah Interview, Christie Has Praise for ... Obama

Don't underestimate the president, Christie warns

(Newser) - Chris Christie had surprisingly positive words for Barack Obama in a recent sit-down with Oprah Winfrey, calling him "very charismatic" and "genuine." Asked about the president's chances for re-election, Christie replied, "I think those who underestimate Barack Obama underestimate him at their own peril. He...

NJ GOP Leader Collapses, Dies at Statehouse

Chris Christie expected to eulogize Alex DeCroce today

(Newser) - Minutes after taking part in the final voting session of New Jersey's 214th Legislature last night, Republican state Assembly leader Alex DeCroce collapsed in a Statehouse bathroom and died. The longtime assemblyman, 75, began representing Morris County in 1989, the Star-Ledger reports. He was attended to by a doctor...

Christie Responds to Female Hecklers With Oral Sex Joke

And, apparently, the New Jersey GOP is proud

(Newser) - Mitt Romney isn't the only one sticking his foot in his mouth at New Hampshire events: Last night, Chris Christie made what Slate calls an "offensive oral sex joke" while campaigning with Romney. Responding to female hecklers who were yelling something about jobs going down, Christie said, "...

Christie to Obama: 'What the Hell Are We Paying You For?'

President let super committee fail: NJ governor

(Newser) - Chris Christie slapped President Obama over the failure of the super committee, calling the president a “bystander” in the deficit mess. “I was angry this weekend, listening to the spin coming out of the administration,” the New Jersey governor said, suggesting that “the president knew it...

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to Endorse Mitt Romney
 Christie 
 Endorses 
 Romney 
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Oct 11, 2011 2:28 PM CDT

Christie Endorses Romney

New Jersey governor gives front-runner a big boost

(Newser) - If you needed any further proof that Chris Christie isn't running, here it is: He endorsed Mitt Romney for president today, reports Fox News . "America cannot survive another four years of Barack Obama, and Mitt Romney is the man to lead America," the New Jersey governor said....

Chris Christie: The Answer Was Always No

But 'serious people' made him reconsider

(Newser) - Chris Christie today told the world what he’s been telling it all along: He’s not running for president. “For me, the answer was never ever anything but no,” he said, according to the Wall Street Journal . He admitted that he had considered the idea “because...

Sources Say Chris Christie Not Running

We'll likely hear it from the horse's mouth at 1pm

(Newser) - The "Chris Christie Watch" may be nearing its end. New Jersey Republicans tell the National Review that Christie will not throw his hat into the 2012 ring. A source (one with "direct knowledge of the governor's thinking," no less) tells ABC News the same thing. Christie...

Chris Christie Working Out Logistics of Run

Filing deadlines loom as aides discuss feasibility of campaign

(Newser) - Despite the many, many, many times he has said he's not running, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie spent the weekend considering whether he should. He discussed the logistics of a late entrance to the race with his aides as well as his family, sources tell the Wall Street Journal...

Cain: Perry Camp Name &#39;Vile&#39;
 Cain: Perry Camp Name 'Vile' 
TALK SHOW ROUNDUP
Oct 2, 2011 12:51 PM CDT

Cain: Perry Camp Name 'Vile'

(Newser) - Rick Perry is bashing today's incendiary Washington Post story that his family's longtime hunting camp was long known as "n-----head," but Herman Cain is having none of it. Asked on Fox News Sunday about the story, Cain called it "extremely insensitive," reports Politico . "...

Frank Bruni: Chris Christie's Weight Has Nothing to Do With His Ability to Be President
 Chris Christie 
 Is Fat—So What? 
OPINION
Oct 2, 2011 9:08 AM CDT

Chris Christie Is Fat—So What?

'Girth doesn't equal character,' writes Frank Bruni

(Newser) - Sometimes, size does matter, such as in spelunking or squeezing into a middle seat on economy class flights. "But the presidency? That’s ludicrous," writes Frank Bruni in the New York Times , referring to recent sneering coverage of the portly Chris Christie and his presidential amibitions. There are...

Christie Is Considering Run: New Jersey Paper

Governor listening to donors, wife listening to Barbara Bush: Star-Ledger

(Newser) - As the will-he-or-won't he—and the maybe-he's-too-heavy —speculation continues to build, a source tells Chris Christie's hometown paper that the New Jersey governor may soon stop saying no. Pressure from Republicans—including major donors unhappy with the current field—is beginning to pay off and Christie...

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