Christie Watch
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on October 4th, 2011 4:39 am by HL
Christie Watch
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie “is expected to say any day now whether he will reverse his long-held decision to stay out of the 2012 Republican presidential campaign,” the AP reports.
New York Post: “The governor has all but shut down communications with his advisers — even his inner circle — telling them he had already gathered all the information he needs to make his decision. The only thing left is for him to come to a decision in his own mind.”
Meanwhile, a new Washington Post/ABC News shows Christie running in fourth place if he were in the race. Romney leads with 21%, followed by Rick Perry and Herman Cain at 14% and then Christie at 10%.
And Bloomberg notes the significant organization challenges: “Republican strategists in New Hampshire, Iowa and South Carolina say they have seen no signs that Christie is laying the foundation for a run.”
Cain Surges Into Second Place Nationally
A new Washington Post/ABC News poll finds that among announced Republican presidential candidates, Mitt Romney leads the field with 25% support, followed by Rick Perry and Herman Cain both at 16%.
From last month’s poll, Romney is unchanged, Cain is up 12 points and Perry is down 13 points. Among those following the election very closely, Cain is up 30 points and Perry down 36 points.
Staff Leaves Bachmann Campaign
Rep. Michele Bachmann “is losing her pollster and senior adviser in a staff exodus that raises questions about the viability of her White House bid and her campaign finances,” the AP reports.
“The moves signal an effort to preserve money three months ahead of the first Republican nominating contests.”
