By USDR.
Add one more person in the race for the White House. Controversial governor, Chris Christie (R-NJ) has officially put his hat in the ring. This is how the media is treating that announcement.
The Official Christie Presidential Announcement
TIME: Jon Bon Jovi Gives Christi Permission to Use His Songs
My friendships are apolitical,” the Democrat rocker says.
Though Governor Chris Christie has been a lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan, the presidential hopeful used the music of another New Jersey native Tuesday when he announced his bid for the Republican ticket: Jon Bon Jovi.
Christie likely opted not use a Springsteen song fearing that the lifelong Democrat and critic of the Bridgegate scandal might disavow him as Neil Young did to Donald Trump earlier in June. But Bon Jovi is also an avowed Democrat; his wife even hosted a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton on Monday night, during… (read more)
NBC News: Christi on the Crowded GOP Field
Chris Christie isn’t worried that he’ll be drowned out in the crowded GOP field for the 2016 nomination.
“I think the biggest problem with so many people is getting attention, and I’ve never had any problem getting attention,” the New Jersey Republican said in an exclusive interview with NBC’s Matt Lauer. “So I think I’ll do okay.”
Christie, who spoke first with NBC News on the day of his presidential announcement, said that it’s “hard to say” if the unusual volume of rivals vying for the White House is an advantage or disadvantage for his own candidacy. But he believes he’ll be able to break through even with… (read more)
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