Christie says no to race against Lautenberg
By Wally EdgeU.S. Attorney Christopher Christie says he won't run for the U.S. Senate in 2008 against Frank Lautenberg, and told the Associated Press that he intends to continue as federal prosecutor for at least another year. Christie is considered the front runner for the Republican nomination for Governor in 2009, if he wants it.
Christie is the second Republican to decline to challenge the 82-year-old Lautenberg: Congressman Mike Ferguson said last month that he will seek re-election to the House. That leaves State Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr., and Assemblymen Bill Baroni and Michael Doherty as the most likely candidates.
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*** I don't think he'll ever run for anything statewide. But if
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I don't think he'll ever run for anything statewide. But if he does, I would think Lautenberg is an easier target than Corzine.
No way Corzine would ever go down without sinking $50 million+. Lautenberg on the other hand, it remains to be seen whether he can stomach a long, bruising race.
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People with personalities like Christie or Lonegan would slit th
People with personalities like Christie or Lonegan would slit their wrists in about 2 months on the job as a Senator. They need to control stuff, not sit in an arena with a bunch of self-serving crybabies who are clueless about their responsibilities to ALL the people.
There goes Mr. Democrat again, with his non-logic. Christie say
There goes Mr. Democrat again, with his non-logic. Christie says he won't run against Lautenberg, but leaves open a race against Corzine. So somehow the conclusion is that Christie thinks Lautenberg is an easier target than Corzine. Hmm.
The only person who will not be able to stomach a bruising race is whoever takes on Lautenberg. Just as Dawkins, Haytaian and Forrester.
They are dropping like flies. Republicans know this seat is saf
They are dropping like flies. Republicans know this seat is safe. No sense in trying to create drama that isn't there. Lautenberg is well on his way to another term.
What about Senator Diane Allen? Has she decided whether or not
What about Senator Diane Allen? Has she decided whether or not she would run for Senate in 2008? I've long assumed she would make a run for that seat.