Win or Lose, Chris Christie Is Running the Best Campaign Against Trump

[JoeOtterbein]

Daily Beast

Not only is Chris Christie the only Republican who understands he is running against Trump, he’s the only candidate who comes close to matching him as an entertainer.

Matt Lewis
Senior Columnist
Updated Jun. 29, 2023 8:03PM EDT / Published Jun. 29, 2023 8:03PM EDT

Don’t look now, but Chris Christie is having a moment.

While Donald Trump is clearly the prohibitive front-runner for the Republican nomination, there is no denying that Christie is the most interesting of the growing Republican field of candidates clamoring for that coveted spot. Consider just a few of Christie’s recent greatest hits.

When Trump mocked Christie’s weight, Christie, appearing on Fox News’ “MediaBuzz,” responded, “Oh what, like he’s some Adonis?” When asked about Trump diverting campaign money to pay for his legal expenses, Christie called him “the cheapest S.O.B. I’ve ever met in my life.” And regarding the GOP’s performances in 2018, 2020, and 2022, Christie called the former president a “three-time loser.” For better or worse, when it comes to throwing elbows, at least, he kind of sounds like…Trump.

Christie is also not above dinging other Republicans for their cowardice towards Trump.

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[democratsruletheday]

1. Maybe it takes a Repuke dirt bag....

to beat the ultimate dirt bag but I doubt it. The cult loves them some Trumpler. He'll be the nominee with loud mouth Lake as the VP. A losing ticket if I've ever seen one.

[JoeOtterbein]

3. Good...

...point!

[TwilightZone]

2. Now, he just needs to stick to it and never waver.

The mistake nearly everyone who has run against Trump on the R side makes is that they have flashes of understanding how to counter him but lack the will to keep up the attack. The trick is to *never* waver from the plan.

Christie also understands that his role is to wound Trump as much as possible, preferably (figuratively) fatally. I don't think he's in it to win it at all.

[TreasonousBastard]

7. Look at Bridgegate. Christie caused it, but came out pretty...

well unscathed. Might even say he benefitted from it.

Do not fuck with Christie over big stuff.

[Takket]

4. Yeah. Too bad for him he won't be remotely relevant to the primary

[BComplex]

8. I disagree. I think Christy is going to come out way ahead.

There are just too many republicans that can't handle any more of the crazy that trump & his band of sycophants have conjured. I think Christy will take the lead, and I think it's going to start showing in the polls sooner than later.

I also think it's going to signal a big break for all the republicans that have been spinelessly dissing trump behind his back for so many years, and the republican party.

[OneTotalMook]

12. I agree..I wouldn't sleep on him if Trump falls Desantis et al might have trouble with Christie

[MiniMe]

5. At least he mentions tRump's name

None of the other candidates will say his name. He is Voldemort, He who must not be named.

[Qutzupalotl]

6. Christie can think on his feet

and he can be funny. If he gets to debate Trump, he will land some blows.

Nobody likes DeSantis, so if Trump gets convicted, Repubs will probably look to the next loudest bully, which is Christie.

I hope none of them get to be president, but I am fairly sure Christie would take better care of our nuclear secrets.

[GenThePerservering]

9. Christie cracks me up

and I don't care if he's portly. Keep going Christie - he's really winding the trumpers up and he does not care.

[Kaleva]

10. DeSantis seems to be stumbling and bumbling. Christie may pass him

[malaise]

11. The truth

It’s the only way to deal with Slobby.
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