Christie to Republican Leaders: I'm in This Business To Win
82 days left until New Jersey's next gubernatorial election
BOSTON — With 82 days until his likely reelection as governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie laid out his clearest rationale yet Thursday for an almost-certain 2016 presidential campaign: He can win.
Speaking privately to Republican leaders here for the party's summer meeting, he touted his crossover appeal and presented himself as the party's most electable option to win back the White House in 2016.