WASHINGTON — After being unceremoniously dropped from President Donald Trump’s transition team, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is dipping his toes into the administration as he takes the lead of a White House commission to combat drug addiction. Christie was at the White House Tuesday, meeting with members of the administration in preparation for the […]
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Donald Trump aims to name VP candidate Friday
Donald Trump Vice Presidential Possibilities | InsideGov WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has reached the final phase of his search for a running mate, narrowing his list to three leading contenders and directing his staff to prepare for a Friday announcement. “It’s a little bit like ‘The Apprentice,’” former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, one of Trump’s […]
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Chris Christie gains power as head of Trump’s transition team
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to endorse Donald Trump back in February brought him plenty of derision at the time. But it’s bringing rewards now that it’s clear he bet on the winner. With Trump having effectively clinched the Republican presidential nomination following a bruising primary fight, Christie now sees vindication of what […]
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Chris Christie didn’t always speak well of Donald Trump
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s, R, surprise endorsement of Donald Trump just rocked the political world — making Christie the first major national GOP figure to endorse the outsider candidate whom the GOP establishment is feverishly trying to figure out how to defeat. In endorsing Trump, Christie said he would be the best GOP presidential […]
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Iowa Caucuses: Paul LePage praises Chris Christie for not being a senator
According to Maine Gov. Paul LePage, senators don’t make good presidents. That’s why he was in Urbandale, Iowa, on Monday night campaigning for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for president. At the 9th precinct, LePage said three U.S. Senators have become president, according to Politico. John F. Kennedy’s […]
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LePage endorses Chris Christie for president, says he’s ‘the real deal’
PORTLAND — On a rain-slickened patio above a bustling diner, Maine Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday morning became the first Republican governor in the nation to endorse a presidential candidate for 2016: Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey. LePage described Christie as a mentor and a friend and thanked him for his support during a […]
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Paul LePage, Chris Christie endorse each other
PORTLAND — On a wet patio above a bustling diner, Maine Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday morning became the first Republican governor in the nation to endorse a presidential candidate for 2016: Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey. LePage described Christie as a mentor and a friend and thanked him for his support during a […]
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Chris Christie rallies for LePage in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday told a group of enthusiastic Republicans in Bangor that they needed to make the re-election of Maine Gov. Paul LePage a top priority over the next six days. “For the next six days, make Paul LePage your cause. Make Paul LePage your assignment. Make Paul […]
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Christie headlining LePage fundraiser in Lewiston next week
LEWISTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is headlining a fundraiser in Maine for Republican Gov. Paul LePage next week. LePage Political Adviser Brent Littlefield said Tuesday that Christie will attend a lunchtime fundraiser for the governor in Lewiston on Oct. 14. The event is set for the Royal Oak Room, a renovated train station […]
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N.J. governor to visit Maine to help LePage campaign
PORTLAND — Trailing in fundraising, Maine Gov. Paul LePage hopes a visit by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie this week will raise campaign cash — and rally his conservative base. LePage’s campaign says fundraising has been hampered by rules preventing contributions from lobbyists or business or individuals that employ lobbyists. But those restrictions are no […]