Politics & Government

Yahoo! News Says Gov. Christie 'Flirting' With Run for President

What do you think?

President Chris Christie?

It's an idea that's been floating around for a while.

Today, Yahoo! News columnist David Rothschild says New Jersey's Gov. Christie continues to 'flirt' with the idea of a run for U.S. president in 2012. What do you think of that idea?

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Rothschild, who lists himself as an economist, said Christie is at a crossroads of sorts in sizing up his political prospects: He could run for reelection in New Jersey, run for federal office, or continue to flirt with both. He suggested that Christie may "lose his moment" for his best shot at the nation's top elected office if he delays too long.

Do you think Christie would have a shot at the Republican party nomination given his potential competition in a campaign among Republican presidential candidates?

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Would you like to see him as president? Do you think he could carry up and implement any of his ideas from being governor of the Garden State to a national level?

Would you vote for our current governor if Christie's name somehow ever ended up on the ballot for U.S. President?

Tell us what you think in the comments section below.


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