that's the only chance he's got !!!!!!!!

Yippee!!!!!!!! He's been a great Governor. We need more like him.

Chris Christie understands the meaning of "just do it.". He's had a very challenging run as Governor of this state and he proven himself to be a reliable and competent leader. I would definitely vote for him.

Can't say this news was unexpected by 99.99% of the people of NJ and beyond, but nonetheless it is Breaking News.

We need more like Chris Christie. Hoping he wins and I am a Democrat.
I thank him for all he did and for being there for the people during Hurricane Sandy.

He sure was 'right there' with Sandy..........not sure what I'd do, depends on who else is running.......... but his actions sure changed my opinion of him some.........

I was hoping for pres. He would the very best we have ever had especially if you compare to the loser we have in now

He has my vote!

He will never beat Cory Booker if he decides to run.

Who the heck is that?

I was hoping he would take over Hostess in a junk food power grab.

Surprising the people who defend Obama until the very end are the same ones who criticize Christie at the first opportunity.

As a public employee, and a union member. I am supposed to hate Christie, but I absolutely respect him. He has made tough choices and stuck to his guns. Although sometimes his demeanor or arrogance rubs me the wrong way, I think he has had some tough decisions to make, and I respect him for making them. He has my support.

He's got my vote! He was left a mess....did his best to clean it up and saved the pension programs long term. If he didn't make the cuts he did....those whom taught our children and those whom served to protect and serve us would have ended up with nothing in 10 years. He's done right by NJ and I applaud him. No political agenda....just the right guy for our state!

Well said, Debbie and Dean. You summed up the entire issue much better than I did. NJ has its own unique set of problems, and now its share of hurricane damage to add to the list. Christie was a model of what a governor should be. No hesitation; no waiting; no waffling. He knew what to do and he did it. Compare this with how Louisiana handled Hurricane Katrina. In the face of diasaster, Gov Christie showed the people of NJ and the entire country how its done.

He sure has you all fooled he villainize the innocent, he treats people with no respect, if you don't agree with him he just acts like a bully. This is your model for what you think should be President of the United States, what a joke. I think you also fail to realize how heavily Democratic this state is and he also failed to carry NJ for Romney who he was supposed to be supporting, but with support like that I bet Mitt wishes he had not used him.

I must admit at first I didn't really care for him. But he has shown great leadership. He came to Gibbstown for a town meeting..and I was really impressed with him. Some may not like his approach but in the end he is working towards a better New Jersey..After all we are broke and he is doing his best to keep us going without raising taxes.

Well Frank it appears that NJ and most of the country don't agree with you. Being a jerk is not showing backbone. Doing the right thing and treating people the way you want to be treated would be a good start for this Gov. As well as realizing you have to compromise some times to get things done. You don't always have to get your way to accomplish great things. The best politicians have always been able to reach across the aisle and work with each other. He does not understand the art of compromise and therefore is less effective. If at my job, and I'm in the public service treated people the way that Gov. Christie does I would probably be terminated and rightfully so. So why do we give him a pass? He's supposed to be a professional.....So act like one! He has let his, "New Jersey tough guy persona." Go to his head and I think now he thinks that we expect him to act that way. He also wants to destroy all unions, but how long before the workplace injustices that brought about unions in the first place come back Into the job if there's no one to look out for the little guy. Tax savings what a joke. What has he saved me nothing.My town lost one third of their police force one half of their municipal workers and one half other Twp. workers and I'm still paying the same amount of taxes. He saved me nothing and all it did was cost us services.

well conscience, what we have not ain't working as maybe the "NJ tough guy" may whip this county into shape. I sure think so

okay.., oops. Insert the word "so" in place of "as" and its fine now :)

Your comments are right on the money, Frank....and I wouldn't pay much attention to criticism from those who hide behind a nom de' plume! PS: Nice car

thanks Maryann. Oh I don't let the whiners here matter much to me.. And thanks for the nice words about our Mustang GT :)

That was done for a reason pundit :)

Oh yes, life is much better now with CC at the helm........I am just waiting for more wonderful ideas coming to us from Trenton........

Norcross will see that he gets in buy using the fraudulent election boards, paying off people and in return, money and contracts, especially the money coming in from Sandy.

U.S. Attorney for New Jersey admitted, after widespread reports in the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Newark Star Ledger in 2003, that he had a private lunch with George Norcross in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 2003. The lunch occurred while Mr. Christie was said to be exploring a run for Governor of the State; Mr. Norcross himself has bragged in conversations recorded on tape by the New Jersey Attorney General’s office, that his support is critical for anyone seeking statewide office in New Jersey. Furthermore, in 2003, companies affiliated with George Norcross were under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the FBI.

See our election from overseas all I can say is that Chris Christie is great for NJ, but not our nation. Although if there is a better more down to earth, less hypocritical, candidate runs I will vote for that great 'Merican. Here's for a more down to earth NJ. HOAH!

We won't be here for the election as we are moving 'north' very soon. BUT, I will try to keep up on Cinnaminson and New Jersey News nevertheless.......

Ric.........seems to me that lately we've had some 'pretty chilly' down south in N>J> .. What I'm looking for is 'fresh, clean air' and some 'peace and quiet' AND much less traffic where we're going....around here it's dangerous out on the rodes...have to drive defensively as many idiots driving...guess Maine has them also??? BUT much less traffic where we're going....hopefully it will be as we believe???? Too late now to change plans.......hahaha

Looks like our Governor is the most popular Governor in polling history in NJ! A full 74% approve him!! Way to go, Gov!!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/onpolitics/2013/02/20/chris-christie-approval-ratings-quinnipiac-clinton/1932383/

Rick, as you have no doubt noticed, we've had some pretty cold weather in N.J. this year.............I know,the winter is longer and it 'can' get much colder but we will be prepared. We're looking forward to the clean, fresh air and the quieter living. The traffic here in N.J. is terrible and it seems no matter what time of day your are out. ALSO, my son, who is 'assigned' to be our 'caretaker' when we grow older, lives there. hahahahahaha...we are in our early 80's and have had health problems. In Augusta, Maine the services for seniors is great....a small city but with plenty of things to do and enjoy. It's a big step and means not seeing our daughter in Pa. as often but she also loves Maine and they may just settle there upon retirement. We camped there many times over the years and love it. Thanks for your interest.