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MADem

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26. He gives Booker a "leg up" against a GOP opponent.

Reply to swayne (Original post)

Mon Jun 3, 2013, 01:08 PM

Jun 2013

It would hurt the RNC if he did that, and he needs them if he wants to run for President.

If he wants to play it safe, the way to do that is appoint the wife.

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If Chris Christie picks Cory Booker to replace Lautenberg...he will become a "bipartisan" hero. [View all] swayne Jun 2013 OP

Christie could appoint anyone Savannahmann Jun 2013 #1

You make a good point BeyondGeography Jun 2013 #2

BARF DonCoquixote Jun 2013 #3

Agreed, and that's why it is a possibility. The line between both parties narrows each time sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #8

He's a total faker duffyduff Jun 2013 #19

Points to consider. Dawson Leery Jun 2013 #4

He will never get through the alsame Jun 2013 #5

I don't see where Christie has anything to lose by appointing Booker. swayne Jun 2013 #9

I'm talking about the primaries, which will alsame Jun 2013 #11

Christie will not appoint a Dem. Fugitaboutit! Kahuna Jun 2013 #14

Yes, it would be career suicide. emulatorloo Jun 2013 #30

He won't get through them anyway Mz Pip Jun 2013 #24

Christie's between a rock and a hard place tabbycat31 Jun 2013 #6

I'd like to see JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #22

It would also make it less likely that Booker would challenge him for the Governor's slot riqster Jun 2013 #7

Cory isn't planning to challenge him for Gov. Cory is going to run for that Senate seat. nt Kahuna Jun 2013 #13

Yeah, but appointing him now makes it even safer riqster Jun 2013 #16

He's going to appoint a republican proud2BlibKansan Jun 2013 #10

+1 JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #23

He's already a bipartisan hero. He needs to hone his creds with the wingnuts.. Kahuna Jun 2013 #12

i'm guessing safest choice will be a "liberal republican" type JI7 Jun 2013 #31

You're wrong. The best thing that Christie can do for himself is to work in consultation with his.. JVS Jun 2013 #15

I concur with your assessment. nt MADem Jun 2013 #27

If he does that, he really can become the next President. nt kelliekat44 Jun 2013 #17

You have GOT to be kidding that he would be a hero duffyduff Jun 2013 #18

Appoint Springsteen! nt Are_grits_groceries Jun 2013 #20

Not going to happen. He will likely choose Tom Kean Jr. hrmjustin Jun 2013 #21

Fuck Christie. NCTraveler Jun 2013 #25

He gives Booker a "leg up" against a GOP opponent. MADem Jun 2013 #26

Generally, you appoint someone from the elected party. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #28

Such an action would kill any chance in 2016 Gothmog Jun 2013 #29