Politics

Chris Christie Says Rand Paul is 'Dangerous'

Not a fan of the 'libertarian' strain in both parties

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is ripping libertarians—including Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.).—for challenging government surveillance programs and failing to understand the dangers of terrorism.

"This strain of libertarianism that's going through parties right now and making big headlines I think is a very dangerous thought," the New Jersey governor said on Thursday at a Republican governors forum in Aspen, Colo. "You can name any number of people and (Paul is) one of them."