The New York Times: Reports that former First Lady Nancy Reagan is pushing Governor Christie of New Jersey to run for the 2012 Republican nomination. If Governor Christie were to enter the race one could postulate that he would win the nomination, the Governor has charisma, straight talking, a very clever ex lawyer. Also lets recall he won in Democratic State, thus has broader appeal than just the Republican base. The lack of sparkle by Governor Perry of Texas at the Republican Debates and the tanking of the Obama poll ratings have allowed for a late entry it the Republican field. Lets recall Ronald Reagan ran for the Presidency twice before winning in 1980. In 1968 barely in to his first term as Governor of California he ran as a dark horse candidate in the Republican race that was won by Richard Nixon, in 1976 Reagan ran against President Ford, in the end Ford barely won the nomination. In 1980 Carter was a gift to Reagan, the Gipper won by 44 States. The point of the brief history folks is even if Governor Christie does not win he will see how a national campaign is run, great lessons if he runs in 2016.
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