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In the Republican primary, Christie defeated former mayor [[Steve Lonegan]].
 
In the Republican primary, Christie defeated former mayor [[Steve Lonegan]].
  
Public opinion polls show Christie comfortably ahead of incumbent [[Democrat]] [[Governor]] [[Jon Corzine]] in the general election. <ref>http://www.njgop.org/NewsBack.aspx?guid=a7524918-095a-41a9-bd78-0e654fa27db4</ref>  
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Public opinion polls show Christie's once comfortable lead has evaporated, leaving him barely ahead of incumbent [[Democrat]] [[Governor]] [[Jon Corzine]] in the general election. <ref>http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2009/governor/nj/new_jersey_governor_corzine_vs_christie-1051.html</ref>  
  
Despite being an overwhelmingly Democrat state, Christie has pulled ahead while advocating the need to downsize state [[government]] and reduce property taxes. Corzine remains unpopular because of the state's weakened economy, high budget deficit and high tax burden.     
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Despite being an overwhelmingly Democrat state, Christie pulled ahead while advocating the need to downsize state [[government]] and reduce property taxes. Corzine remains unpopular because of the state's weakened economy, high budget deficit and high tax burden.     
  
 
In July, Chrisite endorsed [[President Obama]]'s nomination of [[Sonia Sotomayor]] to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]], saying "Elections have consequences. One of those consequences are judicial appointments. While Judge Sotomayor would not have been my choice, President Obama has used his opportunity to fill a seat on the Supreme Court by choosing a nominee who has more than proven her capability, competence and ability." <ref>http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/07/gop_gov_candidate_chris_christ_3.html</ref>
 
In July, Chrisite endorsed [[President Obama]]'s nomination of [[Sonia Sotomayor]] to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]], saying "Elections have consequences. One of those consequences are judicial appointments. While Judge Sotomayor would not have been my choice, President Obama has used his opportunity to fill a seat on the Supreme Court by choosing a nominee who has more than proven her capability, competence and ability." <ref>http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/07/gop_gov_candidate_chris_christ_3.html</ref>

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Christopher Christie (born September 6, 1962) is the Republican nominee for Governor of New Jersey in 2009. Previously he served as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.

Christopher Christie is pro-life.

"I believe in the sanctity, dignity and inherent value of all human life. Hearing the heartbeat of my unborn daughter 14 years ago had a profound effect on me. I am pro-life because I believe her life and the life of every child is precious." [1]

Biography

Christie's only elected experience is serving on the Morris County board of Freeholders from 1995-1998. His colleagues praised him as effective, such as requiring as policy that the freeholder board go out for three quotations even on no-bid contracts. They also noted that he was unusually ambitious, when he unsuccessfully ran for State Assembly just two months into his term. [2] During his tenure in office county taxes decreased by 6.6%. [3]

After serving as a top fundraiser for George W. Bush's presidential campaign in 2000, the Bush administration appointed Christie as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey from 2002-2008. He also served as one of the 17 U.S. Attorneys on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales's advisory commitee. Christie's most high profile prosecutions included State Senator and Newark Mayor Sharpe James for mail fraud, wire fraud, and conspiring to rig the sale of nine city lots to his mistress. [4] He also led the felony conviction of State Senator Wayne Brant of mail and wire fraud, and bribery for soliciting a job at the School of Osteopathic Medicine. [5] As attorney, Christie won convictions or guilty pleas from over 130 public officials, without losing a single case.

Christie's service as a prosecutor had an influence in national security, when he led the team that prosecuted Hemant Lakhani, who had the desire to broker the sale of shoulder-fired missiles to shoot down American passenger jets. [6] When leaving office in December 2008 he was praised by every major newspaper in New Jersey. The Philadelphia Inquirer editorialized "Christie has already done more good for New Jersey than some previous governors." The New York Times wrote that Christie "won widespread admiration for his aggressive fight against political corruption." [7]

Even Governor Corzine, Christie's opponent in the gubernatorial election praised Christie in 2005, saying "I have supported Chris Christie as being our U.S. attorney, fought for his ability to be that, endorsed what he's doing...There have been as many Republicans as Democrats who have been brought to justice because of Chris Christie. I think he's doing a great job." [8]

2009 Gubernatorial Campaign

In the Republican primary, Christie defeated former mayor Steve Lonegan.

Public opinion polls show Christie's once comfortable lead has evaporated, leaving him barely ahead of incumbent Democrat Governor Jon Corzine in the general election. [9]

Despite being an overwhelmingly Democrat state, Christie pulled ahead while advocating the need to downsize state government and reduce property taxes. Corzine remains unpopular because of the state's weakened economy, high budget deficit and high tax burden.

In July, Chrisite endorsed President Obama's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying "Elections have consequences. One of those consequences are judicial appointments. While Judge Sotomayor would not have been my choice, President Obama has used his opportunity to fill a seat on the Supreme Court by choosing a nominee who has more than proven her capability, competence and ability." [10]

Notable Endorsements

References