Did republicans lose their only hope of winning in 2016?
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2014-01-16 19:20:48 UTC
There's no one else besides Christie who was popular enough to compete against a household name like Hillary Clinton.
23 answers:
tigeress
2014-01-16 20:28:04 UTC
It all depends on the out come of the federal investigation, but it doesn't look good for Christie at this point. No one will ever believe his story, that he was blissfully unaware that his close personal staff was doing all of this nefarious activity behind his back. I doubt that his staff would risk their cushy jobs helping Christie get revenge if he wouldn't even be aware of their efforts. What would be the point of that.
Christie knows that he is in big trouble. Today's rumor is that Christie hired one of the most expensive lawyers on the East coast. I wonder who is going to be paying for that.
The Republicans must be worried about Hillary, considering that they are spending all their money on attack ads. They are attacking Hilary even before she has announced her candidacy. Do they think that will cause her to drop out of the race. Maybe they should be spending their money looking for a viable candidate, so far we haven't seen any.
Deaner 2.0
2014-01-16 19:27:58 UTC
Not necessarily, I'd say. If Christie told the truth about "Bridgegate" and he had no knowledge of it, the scandal will be a distant memory come 2016 (assuming nothing big is lurking in the wings). If it turns out he's been holding back, then stick a fork in him, he's done.
In either case, the GOP has a good chance of winning in 2016. Clinton isn't a lock, though she will indeed be formidable if she runs. A lot depends on the political environment in 2016. If Obama is about as popular as Bush was in 2008 (pre-meltdown - nothing can match the post-meltdown toxicity of Republicans that year), Republicans have a very high chance of winning. If, on the other hand, Obama enjoys a recovered economy, and achieves some legislative successes in his final two years, "stay the course" might be the catchphrase of the day. Hillary will stomp Biden in any primary challenge, so she would be the de facto "continuation" of Obama. That will make the GOP's task much tougher, but not impossible.
Mr. Smartypants
2014-01-16 19:31:33 UTC
Don't make the mistake of confusing the Republican with the biggest name recognition with the presumptive nominee. 8 years ago today it was Sarah Palin! Remember, Christie is just as well known for being HATED by Republicans as for being loved!
Obama, and Clinton before him, came out of nowhere. Three years before their respective elections, 90% of people outside their own states wouldn't have recognized them if they'd appeared on their doorsteps! Likewise GW Bush before the 2000 election (though he did have a well-known name).
Christie and Hillary represent arguments, positions, factions of their respective parties. At this point Christie represents the 'adult supervision' wing of the GOP. He's banking on the party leadership's ability to overcome their extremist, racist, phoney libertarian whiners and malcontents and to bring the party together some time within the next 3 years. He represents that endeavor, and his popularity will be an indicator of its success (which so far is not much).
By 2016 the bridge incident will be like the dog on top of the car. Republicans won't care about it.
Weasel McWeasel
2014-01-18 01:38:21 UTC
I heard they just handed down something like 20 subpoena's in the Bridgegate case.
When people are looking at federal charges.......it's Amazing how much better their memories might suddenly become.
By the way..........Christie was , for sure their BEST hope........but they stil have NO HOPE of winning in 2016. Even if Christie escsapes unscathed......(which is not likely).....they are headed for another crushing loss.
If Rand Paul, Ted Cruz and Palin, are all they got.............. losers circle is that way--------->
?
2014-01-16 19:24:46 UTC
Deposing Christie is a Tea Party dream setting. I can't stand Rand Paul, but I'd vote for him over Hillary Clinton. But Christie isn't out yet.
Adnama
2014-01-16 19:23:49 UTC
It's possible. I'm a liberal Democrat, but I generally liked Chris Christie even though I didn't agree with him about everything. All of their other options seem like the usual right-wing radicals who appeal to only the most conservative part of the population. Christie was far more moderate and likely to get votes from moderates and liberals.
2014-01-16 20:32:59 UTC
Rand Paul. Also, I will never vote for Hillary Clinton or any Democrat.
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2014-01-16 19:45:36 UTC
No. Mr. Fat and Furious never had, or will have, a realistic chance of winning the presidency. Can't imagine a Obama-hugging Republican from New Joisy winning in any Southern Red state. Forget about it.
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2014-01-16 19:24:04 UTC
Hillary is a horrible candidate. Go ahead a run her. Shes already lost a primary to a terrible President and left wingers are convinced shell win the general election. She was polling great around 2006 as well.
Batman
2014-01-17 17:56:57 UTC
If Hilary is the Dems nom, Republicans win for sure!
2014-01-16 19:26:03 UTC
Christie is a r.i.n.o.
A r.i.no.. is a LOSER!
The only hope for a Republican prfesident is a TRUE Conservative1
Texas Mike
2014-01-16 19:29:21 UTC
Nope. And after Obama the Dems are dead in the water and will return to the Gore/Kerry days. Geez what a pair.
The Mighty Keyboard Warrior
2014-01-16 19:23:22 UTC
Now Chris Christie is a household name.
You underestimate the abilities of the right wing media spin machine to turn scandal into a boon.
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2014-01-16 19:49:36 UTC
Nope , We still have a lot of evidence to expose your kind with !!! Why would you think a pathological liar would be someone you would want to represent you ?? http://youtu.be/IxVsdS887HA
?
2014-01-16 19:22:27 UTC
The Prune in The Pant-Suit is going DOWN.
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2014-01-16 19:21:57 UTC
He is still polling abead of Hillary.Check out the latest Gallup poll
2014-01-16 19:23:11 UTC
Not at all. Shrew Clinton is a loser even with her new face lift
?
2014-01-16 19:21:24 UTC
Yes, I believe so. Chris Christie was the only prayer the GOP had.