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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
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