Chris Christie Open To Vice Presidential Run With Mitt Romney

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie fueled speculation about a possible vice presidential run when he said Thursday that he and Mitt Romney have not discussed a joint ticket -- because to do so at this point in the game would be presumptuous.

"I don't think you talk about that stuff. I think if you're the nominee you're afraid to talk about that stuff because you don't want to jinx yourself," he told FOX News. "I don't think [Romney] wants to be presumptuous enough to start talking to somebody about a vice president when he’s not yet the nominee."

Christie was feverishly thought to be considering a run for president until he called a press conference in October to put an end to the rumors. He told FOX he loves his job and expects to remain there, but he's not ruling out a vice presidential nomination.

"I think it's awful to say I won't do something when it hasn't been offered," he said.

Romney has also been coy about discussing potential running mates. He refused to play ball with Chuck Todd earlier this week when pressed about whether Newt Gingrich would be too much of a "loose cannon" to consider for a vice presidential pick.

"I'm not going to characterize anyone's qualifications for vice president," Romney said. "Obviously I think that the people on the stage could all do better than the current president. I sure as heck think they could do better than the current vice president."

In October, Romney and Christie appeared together on 'Today,' where Romney called Christie "one of the leading figures in the Republican party" and acknowledged in broad strokes his VP credentials.

"Of course he'd be on anyone's short list," Romney said.

Comments

[garland359]

08:56 PM on 07/25/2012

Today is the first time to ever read these postings and I must say, you people are childish and appear ignorant. Don't bother responding because I will never see it.

[Michael D Ballantine]

05:33 AM on 12/26/2011

It think it should be Christie and Perry, two governors that promised not to run. That would symbolize to the voters how little they can trust the promises of the GOP.

[ja597]

12:05 PM on 06/26/2012

Given a littlle time anybody has the right to change their mind. Look how many times Obama has done it and look how bad the country has changed since he has been in office.
Obamas change is one change we didn't need.

[Jerry Aripez]

02:57 PM on 12/25/2011

They would have to spend millions to reinforce the VP mansion....besides he would eat them out of house and home....,,

[TruEngineHearing]

10:34 AM on 12/25/2011

Gulp!... this is the worst-case scenario the way I see it - trying to win against a GOP cash onslaught featuring Mister Common Sense Job-creator with a Charismatic Attack-dog on a long leash.

[evrt73]

09:55 AM on 12/25/2011

Sarah Palin can see him from her porch.

[rpaulbroker]

02:16 PM on 07/12/2012

Is that with or without binoculars ? ?

[Kiffanik]

09:15 AM on 12/25/2011

I think willpower, discipline, and self control are necessary traits in a VP, and since Christie obviously spends the majority of his time eating I just don't see him being effective

[dpooch]

08:53 AM on 12/25/2011

But should the New Jersey governor decide to dive into the shallow end that is the GOP nomination race, here's a lesser known part of his past that might doom him in the general election.

Christie's failings with hard-right Republicans have been well documented. He favors "some of the gun-control measures." He has gone from denying climate-change to an admission that "climate change is real." Maybe most egregiously, he appointed a judge with ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Also harmful, Christie is both a hippo and a RINO.

Yet, as I discovered while among Michele Bachmann's doomed followers, Christie is still the top name of many conservatives' "dream ticket." Yet, should he enter the race and get past the primary, his chances in the general election are dicey. And there's one particular incident in his past that's practically a gift-wrapped present to Democrats.

Before he was flying in state helicopters to his kid's baseball games, Christie was flying on private jets as part of the law firm Dughi, Hewit

[Lou Allin]

02:23 PM on 12/25/2011

All GOP into the snake pit! Now!

[limo18]

08:18 AM on 12/25/2011

Now i see....Now I see why widescreen was created...for this man.

[dpooch]

08:17 AM on 12/25/2011

Well come on Governor we need some inside info about your good friend Bernie. What do you say Governor.

[MRb1000]

03:47 AM on 12/25/2011

He will say something stupid just like Sarah! He will get schooled by Biden!

[tldavis502]

02:12 AM on 12/25/2011

concerned about your healh you must relieve your heart of the excess weight ...please do this

[OldGent]

02:06 AM on 12/25/2011

There you go New Jersey, Mr. I pledge allegiance to New Jersey Chris Christie has left his door open to leaving for higher office. He is willing to leave his mess to you. "He likes his job" is his pledge. Now is the time to put his back to the wall. Dump him before he dumps on you and start checking the books. Something is about to hit the fan and he feels the need to leave. This is too obvious and not just spin about politics. Start the audit now, in good faith, to help show support for his good record. In the holiday spirit, "Bah Humbug" Mr. Christie. Something smells from the East Coast, and it's not New Jersey, just the Governor. For him, this seems a bad decision, and bad decisions are beginning to be a habit. The only trait he has is talking tough, bully like, but that trait usually hides a frightened person. I know New Jersey is smarter than to let this jerk off the hook. Put his back to the wall and force him to run, away from your State. Find out what he hides, and it isn't ambition..

[Scurvydog74]

02:00 AM on 12/25/2011

OMG... ...Jekyll and Hyde for president and executioner......what a combination...

[joe477]

01:32 AM on 12/25/2011

Christie would be the Palin of 2012

[rpaulbroker]

02:19 PM on 07/12/2012

Probably, But al least Christie could see New York from across the river.

[FL TallMan]

11:46 PM on 12/24/2011

It is pretty big of Christie to put off such a hefty decision to join the broad Romney campaign. It's wise to put off weighty choices with over sized consequences. Can't put oneself in the position to be called a butterball when there are lots of pudgy and meaty opportunities available. Such a dilemma could weight heavy on ones shoulders.

[oilfield]

01:24 AM on 12/25/2011

bully folks much?