In recent times the New Jersey governor has been called — “a bully and a punk“, “vindictive“, “deranged” and “a rotten prick“. Then there are Christie’s political enemies — and that’s how many regard themselves, not merely as opponents. They describe the governor, who claims to be the leader who can reach across the ideological [...]

Don’t Do It, Chris!, says Matt Latimer for The Daily Beast. If New Jersey Gov. Christie actually joins the 2012 presidential race, he risks a rapid fall from grace. Just ask Rudy, Fred, and Rick. The political prognostication class gets their kicks by building a lofty tower for their candidate du jour and then remove brick after brick after brick, adds Latimer.