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Maru Kitteh

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1. I doubt it? It's not how he sees himself, a Junior Senator.

Reply to AdamGG (Original post)

Sat Sep 23, 2023, 03:08 AM

Sep 2023

Christie sees himself as an executive and a prosecutor, I don't think he has any interest in the nuts and bolts of legislating at all other than how he can take credit for it or blame it on someone else.

Plus: He doesn't need the job, people know who he is.

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What are the odds that Chris Christie will try to run for the Menendez Senate seat as plan B? [View all] AdamGG Sep 2023 OP

I doubt it? It's not how he sees himself, a Junior Senator. Maru Kitteh Sep 2023 #1

I agree. If Christie can't be "the man in charge," I don't see him wanting to be part of a larger hlthe2b Sep 2023 #2

Except, he's highly ambitious and this is his best opportunity to advance AdamGG Sep 2023 #3

Every senator sees themselves as Prez, but almost no governors see themselves as senators. Maru Kitteh Sep 2023 #4

... milestogo Sep 2023 #5

None whatsoever brooklynite Sep 2023 #6

Nah. tavernier Sep 2023 #7

Christie completely ruled that out this morning DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #8