Agorism
07-24-2011, 07:51 PM
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/chris-christie-going-to-iow/
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he’s not running for president, but he’s still leaving an imprint on the 2012 Republican campaign as a potential kingmaker — and distraction.
The New Jersey governor will visit Iowa on Monday just days after other rumored candidates Jeb Bush and Rick Perry managed to make headlines.
Christie is swooping in to speak at an education conference in Des Moines and headline a political fundraiser for a congressman.
Although Christie has batted away the possibility of a 2012 run at every turn, some of the GOP presidential contenders have sought his advice and support.
“If he feels compelled that he can make a difference, he may endorse a candidate,” said Christie’s senior political adviser, Mike DuHaime.
Christie is inviting national attention at a time when GOP voters have been slow to embrace the field of announced candidates. His visit comes on the same day when two hopefuls, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, were scheduled to campaign in the leadoff caucus state ahead of an August straw poll.
“Any time Christie comes out here, he’s obviously going to take some air out of the room,” said Doug Gross, an influential Iowa Republican who has not committed to a candidate in the 2012 campaign. “He again creates this sense that the current field isn‘t complete or isn’t sufficient.”
The attention on Christie may ebb if Texas Gov. Rick Perry enters the race next month.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he’s not running for president, but he’s still leaving an imprint on the 2012 Republican campaign as a potential kingmaker — and distraction.
The New Jersey governor will visit Iowa on Monday just days after other rumored candidates Jeb Bush and Rick Perry managed to make headlines.
Christie is swooping in to speak at an education conference in Des Moines and headline a political fundraiser for a congressman.
Although Christie has batted away the possibility of a 2012 run at every turn, some of the GOP presidential contenders have sought his advice and support.
“If he feels compelled that he can make a difference, he may endorse a candidate,” said Christie’s senior political adviser, Mike DuHaime.
Christie is inviting national attention at a time when GOP voters have been slow to embrace the field of announced candidates. His visit comes on the same day when two hopefuls, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, were scheduled to campaign in the leadoff caucus state ahead of an August straw poll.
“Any time Christie comes out here, he’s obviously going to take some air out of the room,” said Doug Gross, an influential Iowa Republican who has not committed to a candidate in the 2012 campaign. “He again creates this sense that the current field isn‘t complete or isn’t sufficient.”
The attention on Christie may ebb if Texas Gov. Rick Perry enters the race next month.
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