Mobbed by the media, Chris Christie arrives at the RNC

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks with Joe Scarborough of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on the floor before the start of the abbreviated first day of the Republican National Convention.

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The N.J. politician's straight-talk and tough policies put him in the national spotlight — but after considering a presidential bid, the governor decided he wasn't ready.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was swamped by journalists as he entered  the floor before the start of the abbreviated first day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The RNC is scheduled to convene today, but will hold its first full session tomorrow after being delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac.  Gov. Christie will give his keynote address on Tuesday night. Christie is scheduled to appear tomorrow on Morning Joe with Joe Scarborough.

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Who cares!!!!!

    Reply#1 - Mon Aug 27, 2012 3:59 PM EDT

    Quite obviously, Smitty, many, many, many more care about this man than care about you and your little stain on the underwear of the universe.

      Reply#2 - Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:48 PM EDT

      Bloated Republicans should stay out of elevators and not promote themselves as knowledgeable. Christie sure doesn't care about New Jersey as he waddles around. Typical Republican blowhard lost in 1% cravat.

        Reply#3 - Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:14 PM EDT

        Gov Chris Christie and Michael Moore should put their politics to the test in a sumo match and forget the speeches.

          Reply#4 - Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:26 AM EDT
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