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Christopher James Christie (born September 6, 1962) is an American politician, lawyer, political commentator, lobbyist, and former federal prosecutor who served as the 55th governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018. Christie, who was born in Newark, New Jersey, was raised in Livingston, New Jersey. After graduating in 1984 from the University of Delaware, he earned a J.D. at Seton Hall University School of Law. A Republican, Christie was elected county freeholder (legislator) for Morris County, New Jersey, serving from 1995 to 1998. By 2002, he had campaigned for Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush; the latter appointed him U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, a position he held from 2002 to 2008. Christie won the 2009 Republican primary for Governor of New Jersey and defeated Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine in the general election. In his first term, he was credited with cutting spending, capping property tax growth and engaging in recovery efforts after Hurricane Sandy. He was re-elected by a wide margin in 2013, defeating State Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono.[1] Christie's second term as governor saw a decline in his popularity, namely due to the Fort Lee lane closure scandal and his absences from the state.[2][3] By the end of his second term, he ranked among the least popular governors in the United States. He was succeeded by Democrat Phil Murphy. Christie chaired the Republican Governors Association during the 2014 election cycle. On June 30, 2015, he announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2016 presidential election. He suspended his candidacy on February 10, 2016, following a poor showing in the New Hampshire primary. Later, he endorsed eventual winner Donald Trump and was named head of Trump's transition planning team.[4] Christie left office in 2018 after his second term as Governor of New Jersey and registered as a lobbyist in June 2020.

Reviews

Nikki Jordyn 09/20/2023
I deeply appreciate Chris Christie's pragmatic approach as a fiscal conservative. His strong voice, background as a prosecutor, and exceptional debating skills make him a formidable figure. Christie's focus on fiscal responsibility, criminal justice reform, and national security aligns with my values. His accomplishments, like reducing the budget deficit in New Jersey during his governorship, showcase his commitment to responsible fiscal policy and fairness in our legal system.
Tom from Nerds for Humanity pod 09/10/2023
Chris Christie is like a 1990s Republican. Fiscally conservative, socially right of center but not too extreme, and generally knows his stuff. He's the type of Republican who would do well with independents in a general election but is too far removed from extreme MAGA to perform well in the post Trump Republican primaries. If I had to bet, he's most likely going to be appointed Attorney General in a Democratic president's administration because he'd do a great job as AG and would be a good bipartisan pick.

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