Chris Christie deklaroi se nuk do te garoje per president 2012

 
 
Chris Christie 2012 Decision: New Jersey Governor Will Not  Run For 
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced on Tuesday that he will not 
run  for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012 at a press conference 
in his  home state. 
"Now is not my time," said Christie in explaining his decision. He quipped, 
 "New Jersey, whether you like it or not, you’re stuck with me." 
The New Jersey Republican added, "The deciding factor was that it did not  
feel right in my gut to leave now when the job is not finished." 
While Christie has vehemently denied he could launch a campaign for the 
White  House over the last year, speculation swirling over the prospect the big 
name  Republican could jump into the race reached a _fever pitch_ 
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/chris-christie-president_n_984066.html)  
last week. HuffPost's  Jon Ward reported that_ a speech_ 
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/27/chris-christie-speech_n_984260.html)  delivered by 
Christie at  the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library almost seemed like an 
audition for a  potential run. 
On Tuesday, Christie said he felt an "obligation" to consider advice coming 
 from members of the Republican party urging him to get into the race. 
"Over the  last few weeks, I've thought long and hard about this decision," he 
said.  
Christie signaled that he's not prepared to make an endorsement in the GOP  
primary race at this time. He said, however, that he'll ultimately stand 
behind  the contender that gives his party the strongest chance at defeating 
President  Barack Obama in 2012.  
The Republican governor also addressed the prospect he could be tapped as a 
 running mate by one of the candidates vying for his party's presidential  
nomination.  
 


"I don't think there's anybody in America who would think my personality is 
 best suited to be number two," he  said.