GOP 2016 Hopefuls Swipe Chris Christie After Blowout Victory

[DonViejo]

SAHIL KAPUR – NOVEMBER 6, 2013, 6:00 PM EST

Republican presidential hopefuls are worried about Chris Christie.

The governor barely had time to take a victory lap before potential 2016 contenders rushed to downplay his crushing re-election victory Tuesday night, taking veiled -- but unmistakable -- swipes at the pugnacious New Jerseyan while "congratulating" him.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) managed to insert three backhanded punches in three short sentences.

"I think it is terrific that he is brash, that he is outspoken and that he won his race," Cruz told ABC News. "But I think we need more leaders in Washington with the courage to stand for principle. And in particular, Obamacare is not working."

Translation: nice victory, blowhard, but true conservatives don't care for squishes who like to compromise. Also, you embraced Obamacare's Medicaid expansion; let's see how that works out for ya in the Republican primary.

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[TheCowsCameHome]

1. "Circular firing squad reporting for duty, sir"

Sooooo predictable.

I love it.

[Old and In the Way]

2. This is further evidence that Cruz and his buddy Randy will be working hard to blunt Christie's

Influence in the Party. Fine by me. This is better than I expected.

[Dawson Leery]

3. 2016, Cruz v. Christie.