Why is Governor Chris Christie still in the 2016 Presidential Race?

2015-11-10T12:09:59-05:00

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is 8% in the Polls in his own Home State behind 3 other Candidates. The residents of New Jersey are calling for him to get out. Should he comply?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 12:16 PM

2015-11-10T12:16:38-05:00

It is time for all the candidates with low poll numbers and or who are not in agreement with their party platform to seriously consider stepping out of the race.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 12:30 PM

2015-11-10T12:30:34-05:00

I call him Chrissie!!!

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Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 10 at 2015 12:35 PM

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Why not? There really isn't anyone worth our time running at the moment anyway...

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Nov 10 at 2015 1:05 PM

2015-11-10T13:05:20-05:00

Should he? Yes. Will he? Probably not until he sees that 8% drop to a zero.

Let's keep in mind, we are still very early in on this whole process. Things can happen and that sleeper candidate everyone ruled out might actually end up on the ballot; for better or worse.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Nov 10 at 2015 1:23 PM

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SPC Andrew Griffin He will run out of money or patience at some point. I can't wait for the primaries to finally happen and get past all the drama.

Response by COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM made Nov 10 at 2015 1:29 PM

2015-11-10T13:29:00-05:00

A few thoughts:
- The show is not over until the fat lady sings. The race for POTUS is a marathon not a sprint.
- We have not even had one state vote yet. Votes should drive elections not polls.
- Absent actual votes, the largest driving factor to stay in or get out of a race is funds. Obviously Governor Christie still has funds that he can spend on his campaign.
- "The residents of New Jersey are calling him out". Technically, this can be a minimum of two residents to get from singular to plural. How many residents are calling for Christie to get out and how are they making their desires known? That goes back to point #2 and #3 above. Let's let actual votes and funds drive the process and not potentially made up or fabricated media accounts, polls, or anything else.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 1:56 PM

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idk, thats a good question, maybe hes one of those dudes that dont get the point , no one wants him to be president.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 2:05 PM

2015-11-10T14:05:53-05:00

SPC Andrew Griffin, Perhaps, because the first primary has not yet occurred or maybe he has enough support still, in his opinion (cash wise). Ultimately, you will see a lot more candidates pull out after the first primary. Don't be surprised if he's in that number.

Response by BG David Fleming III made Nov 10 at 2015 3:10 PM

2015-11-10T15:10:18-05:00

Christie is a distraction bringing down the party. Get out!!! Doesn't he have a bridge to close?

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Nov 10 at 2015 9:51 PM

2015-11-10T21:51:45-05:00

Likely because he still wants to remain in the race, still has the money to do so, and believes that running for office now paves the way for future punditry, and future runs for office.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Nov 11 at 2015 12:07 AM

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I like Christie WAY BETTER than I do Huckabee, Jindal, Bush, Carly, Paul, Kasich or Santorum....and there is still a LONG ways to go.

Response by SPC Jared Bever made Nov 11 at 2015 12:43 AM

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No one knows.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 7:31 AM

2015-11-11T07:31:55-05:00

The reason he stick around, because he is a player, and the establishment loved player. :)