Christie Turns Down 2012 White House Bid
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced he will not run for president, saying now is not his time. He cited advice from GOP leaders and concerns about building a campaign in Iowa, leaving Mitt Romney and Rick Perry as the top GOP contenders for 2012. Christie hinted at a possible future run, while criticizing Obama’s leadership and noting shifting national polling trends.
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GOP nominating race unsettled as tea party reshapes rules
The Republican presidential contest remains unsettled with no clear front runner a shifted delegate system and the rise of super PACs. Romney and Perry lead a fluctuating field as Iowa and New Hampshire hold decisive early influence while rules and donor money fuel a potentially prolonged struggle.
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