His moves on same-sex marriage highlighted the considerable political skills that have made Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey one of the Republican Party’s rising stars.

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Political Memo: Christie Avoids Problems by Seeking Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

Sarah Palin, not one known to mince words, accused Chris Christie of committing a rookie mistake and playing into the hands of Democrats by denigrating Newt Gingrich.

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City Room: Palin Has a Few Choice Words for Christie

Gov. Chris Christie made a broad stroke for diversity on New Jersey’s Supreme Court, many of whose decisions he has found objectionable.

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Christie Names Gay and Asian Men to N.J. Supreme Court

There is a key bloc of Republican voters whose ambivalence has turned the GOP nomination contest into an erratic mix of roller-coaster ride and dating game. They flirted with Donald Trump and then embraced Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) before jumping on and off the Rick Perry bandwagon. At different times they yearned for Govs.  Mitch Daniels of Indiana and Chris Christie of New Jersey and, always, some have cast a longing eye in the direction of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin . Read full article > >

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A key bloc of GOP voters agrees only on disliking Mitt Romney

Sarah Palin has always played by her own rules in politics, but with the announcement Wednesday that she will not run for president in 2012, the former Alaska governor was for once bowing to the obvious. Palin had kept open the possibility of running until it was almost too late to start. By the time it came, Palin’s announcement was an anti-climax. The possible candidacy of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had generated far more interest and attention than musings about Palin. What a change for a politician whose every move or utterance has commanded maximum attention by the media. Read full article > >

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What is Sarah Palin’s next act?

T he political world was shocked and dismayed to discover that Chris Christie is not running for president . Presumably this is because the New Jersey governor dropped so many hints about joining the race for the Republican nomination. Such as this one from last year: “ Short of suicide, I don’t really know what I’d have to do to convince you people that I’m not running. I’m not running!” Read full article > >

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Chris Christie, such a presidential tease

Ending a late flurry of indecision, Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey announced on Tuesday that he had decided not to seek the presidency.

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Opting Out of Race, Christie Says, ‘Now Is Not My Time’

In a news conference, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told the country once and for all he’s not running. The announcement comes as a blow to donors, supporters and fellow pols who had pleaded with him to enter the race in the wake of Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s stumbles. The decision will not endear him to party insiders and donors who fervently believed that this was his moment to run for the White House, and that his unique blend of plain-spoken rhetoric and commitment to systemic reform was just what his party and country requires. But those disappointed or even a little angry about the slow tease routine should remember that no matter how enthusiastic a pol’s supporters may be, they can’t force him to run. Read full article > >

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Chris Christie says he’s not running

Many Republicans are urging Chris Christie to run for president, but some on the right of the party are less enthusiastic.

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The Caucus: Christie Faces Conservative Criticism as He Decides on Run

For months, one prominent Republican has been raising questions about whether New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has enough experience to make him ready to be president of the United States. As GOP voters await Christie’s decision on a 2012 bid for the White House, the critique is particularly poignant, given the Republican who has made it: Chris Christie. Read full article > >

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Chris Christie’s biggest hurdle in weighing 2012 run: His own doubts

Leading Republican strategists say that if he is serious about a presidential race in 2012, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is running out of time to build the kind of national campaign and fundraising organization he will need. But, they added, the tough-talking governor immediately would become a top-tier candidate with a real chance of winning the GOP nomination. Read full article > >

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For Chris Christie, a big opening but challenges await

Chris Christie, the Republican governor of New Jersey being courted to run for president, is a jumble of political contradictions.

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Imagining a Christie Campaign for President

Gov. Chris Christie and Senators Frank R. Lautenberg and Robert Menendez rarely talk or work together on New Jersey’s needs in Washington.

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For Christie and N.J.’s 2 Senators, No Love Lost

Almost lost amid the buzz this week over the possibility that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may seek the Republican nomination for president was the potential rise of a candidate already in the race: Herman Cain. After a series of impressive debate performances and a new poll showing him in third place, he is the latest GOP candidate to ride the boom and bust, we-love-you-we-love-you-not cycle of this year’s volatile race . Read full article > >

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Herman Cain: The GOP’s next big thing?

Almost lost amid the buzz this week over the possibility that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may seek the Republican nomination for president was the potential rise of a candidate already in the race: Herman Cain. After a series of impressive debate performances and a new poll showing him in third place, he is the latest GOP candidate to ride the boom and bust, we-love-you-we-love-you-not cycle of this year’s volatile race . Read full article > >

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Herman Cain: The GOP’s next big thing?