„I'd rather tell the truth and lose than lie to win.'' Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Said On Wednesday night, a crowd in New Hampshire announced he was ending his candidacy for president. He is not currently endorsing another candidate.
True or false, Christie had little chance of winning this Republican primary (outside of New Hampshire, where Christie spent much of his time and money, his turnout was in the low single digits) ). Still, Christie deserves credit for being the only candidate in the race with the courage to do so. challenge directly Former President Donald Trump is the leading candidate for the Republican Party.
Christie: „There's no bigger issue in this campaign than Donald Trump.'' Said During a Republican debate in December, Christie called Trump a „bully“ and „dictator“ and said he was „unfit“ to serve as president again.
He was also the only candidate willing to point out President Trump's trade wars. accomplished nothing.his defense Parental rights and transgender rights His belief at the last debate was, in his words, that „Republicans believe in less government, not more government, but more involvement in people's lives.“ It was rooted in the belief that „we are not doing anything“. Please write it down. Because this may be the last time we hear a Republican make that kind of argument this presidential cycle.
Mr. Christie delivered perhaps the cruelest blow of truth Wednesday, just before ending his campaign.Hot Mike caught Christy Predict Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will be „smoked“ despite her recent uptick in the polls in New Hampshire (where she has spent a ton of money and is currently running in the Republican primary). Democrats stand to benefit from cross-party voting in elections).
Don't get me wrong. Christie was always bullshit. His political career depended even more on himself. rough personality More than his policy accomplishments, and his record as governor; far from libertarian. Is it about how Republicans are supposed to believe in less government? For example, he didn't exactly practice that approach in the following cases: drug policy. And when Christie criticizes others for showing unwarranted loyalty to Trump, he also accuse your past self.
But during perhaps the final act of his political career, Christie made a seemingly sincere effort to correct some, but not all, of his claims. past mistakes. And he was the rare Republican who actually showed interest in the race. win Nomination — as opposed to competing for second place and hoping that prosecutors will use the 14th Amendment or actuarial tables to prevent Trump from becoming the Republican nominee.
And he seemed to be having fun — which is more than can be said for most Americans stuck on this issue. nightmarish slow rotation of the election cycle.
„This is what's great about this country,“ he said. Said After his sharp criticism of Trump at a Republican debate in August drew boos from the audience. „You're allowed to boo, but the truth doesn't change.“
Believe it or not, he was allowed to tell the truth, but it didn't change the course of the race for Christie, or perhaps the Republican Party.