# Christie endorses Trump **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [February 26, 2016, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230 "2016-02-26T18:14:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/101 "2016-02-29T06:10:05Z")
> [@FlikTheBlue](#): > > The same place the liberal Democrats that led to the Mondale and Dukakis nominations went. They become marginalized to a larger invigorated more moderate Republican Party consisting of the current moderate Republicans and Democrats who are disappointed with four years of a Clinton presidency that didn’t deliver what they expected. This would be similar to how the liberal wing of the Democrats became marginalized when Clinton took the Democratic Party to the right in 1992. Difference is, the hard right makes up a much larger percentage of the GOP electorate than the pre-DLC hard left did of Democrats. ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/102 "2016-02-29T15:08:47Z")
My understanding is that Christie’s endorsement was less about Trump and more of a “Fuck You” to Rubio. Apparently Rubio, left Christie a message after Christie dropped out, wishing him a good life after politics, or something to that affect. So after Rubio had sort of an okay performance in the last debate, Christie decided to steal his thunder by announcing the endorsement of Trump the next day, so that the news cycle would be focused on that as opposed to Rubio’s debate performance. ---
**Author:** ![Pashnish\_Ewing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8797f3/32.png) [@Pashnish\_Ewing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pashnish_Ewing)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/103 "2016-02-29T15:10:56Z")
> [@adaher](#): > > So when Trump proposes Democratic ideas, they go along with him, treat him as an ally? > > For better or worse, when party bases really dont like each other, one party will often get away from long held positions just because the other party now favors them. Often? Care to give an example from before 2008? ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/104 "2016-02-29T15:47:00Z")
In a hot mic moment, Trump told Christie to leave the stage and go home. > [@](#): > > At a rally, Christie seemed to think he would share the stage with Trump during Trump’s portion of the event, but apparently the idea of sharing a spotlight with a former rival wasn’t something Trump was about to let happen. Shaking Christie’s hand, Trump leans in and whispers, “Get on the plane and go home. It’s over there. Go home.” Christie at first continues waving, then simply says “Okay” and walks towards the exit. Video: [http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/02/27/hot-mic-captures-humiliating-moment-trump-tells-christie-to-leave-stage-video/](http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/02/27/hot-mic-captures-humiliating-moment-trump-tells-christie-to-leave-stage-video/) ---
**Author:** ![septimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/septimus/32/410_2.png) [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/105 "2016-02-29T16:00:18Z")
> [@PhillyGuy](#): > > Trump needs a running mate with credibility as a major figure but who nonetheless fits fairly well with the anti-establishment brand. Of the available big names, Christie is the least likely to be seen as secretly trying to control the Donald. I can’t think of anyone better for Trump (or, for that reason, worse for the rest of us). > > As for Clinton’s pick, I like Warren. Not because of exciting the base, but because this seems to be a year when voters want someone who is bold and fearless. Hillary picking a woman fits that bill. You could make an excellent argument that picking a Mexican-American, a member of a group the likely GOP nominee describes as rapists and killers, would be similarly bold. But I think some of the swing voters we need would see it as pandering. I agree that Christie would be a great VP choice for Trump. Their personalities are somewhat similar; Christie would provide much credibility. Those thinking him a poor choice: Who do you think Trump _should_ pick? (Restrict the choice to someone suitable to partner Trump and _who would accept_.) For Clinton to pick Warren would be daring! I’d recommend against it however: Many males already looking for an excuse to vote against a woman would find the idea of _ **two** _ women unacceptable. And, while not quite as old as Hillary, Warren is no spring chicken. There are several younger Veep possibilities Hillary can choose from. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/106 "2016-02-29T16:07:58Z")
> [@septimus](#): > > I agree that Christie would be a great VP choice for Trump. Their personalities are somewhat similar; Why does that make it a good choice? ISTM the opposite. Obama&Biden, Bush&Cheney, and Clinton&Gore didn’t have similar personalities. ---
**Author:** ![SlackerInc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slackerinc/32/275_2.png) [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/107 "2016-02-29T16:29:02Z")
Clinton and Gore were seen as similar, and breaking the tradition of “balancing” the ticket. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/108 "2016-02-29T16:31:14Z")
> [@Omar\_Little](#): > > My understanding is that Christie’s endorsement was less about Trump and\*\* more of a “Fuck You” to Rubio.\*\* Apparently Rubio, left Christie a message after Christie dropped out, wishing him a good life after politics, or something to that affect. So after Rubio had sort of an okay performance in the last debate, Christie decided to steal his thunder by announcing the endorsement of Trump the next day, so that the news cycle would be focused on that as opposed to Rubio’s debate performance. Stop it, you’re almost making me like the guy. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/109 "2016-02-29T17:11:37Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > In a hot mic moment, Trump told Christie to leave the stage and go home. > Video: [http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/02/27/hot-mic-captures-humiliating-moment-trump-tells-christie-to-leave-stage-video/](http://www.addictinginfo.org/2016/02/27/hot-mic-captures-humiliating-moment-trump-tells-christie-to-leave-stage-video/) Hahahaha. Christie endorsed Trump on Friday. Still together on Saturday, and at the airport because Christie is scheduled to return home via Trump’s private plane. Trump needs to have his private plane returned ASAP in order for Trump to continue his campaign. If Christie doesn’t leave on time, Trump will have to wait longer for his plane to return. This isn’t rocket surgery. This is another desperate attempt to take bits and pieces of a conversation out of context. SSDD. ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/110 "2016-02-29T17:39:14Z")
You do realize that you just tried to argue “Trump isn’t an asshole,” which is not credible on its face. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/111 "2016-02-29T18:03:24Z")
> [@Ravenman](#): > > You do realize that you just tried to argue “Trump isn’t an asshole,” which is not credible on its face. Have to agree there. Even Trump supporters know he’s an asshole, they just want him to be our asshole. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/112 "2016-02-29T18:31:34Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > Hahahaha. Christie endorsed Trump on Friday. Still together on Saturday, and at the airport because Christie is scheduled to return home via Trump’s private plane. Trump needs to have his private plane returned ASAP in order for Trump to continue his campaign. If Christie doesn’t leave on time, Trump will have to wait longer for his plane to return. This isn’t rocket surgery. This is another desperate attempt to take bits and pieces of a conversation out of context. SSDD. A few minutes on stage wouldn’t have made a difference. Trump was very abrupt with him and Christie, who has a reputation of taking shit from no one, fell right into line. I find it funny. Sorry if you don’t. ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/113 "2016-02-29T19:14:18Z")
> [@Ravenman](#): > > You do realize that you just tried to argue “Trump isn’t an asshole,” which is not credible on its face. I do realize that you seem to have no idea what I said. Do you often enjoy statements taken out of context? ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/114 "2016-02-29T19:20:51Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > A few minutes on stage wouldn’t have made a difference. Trump was very abrupt with him and Christie, who has a reputation of taking shit from no one, fell right into line. I find it funny. Sorry if you don’t. You should be sorry. I find the whole situation to be absolutely hysterical. Trump gave Christie two days face time and loaned him his personal plane to return home. How dare Trump be so cruel. 😛 😃 😃 The Democrat collective is only proving to be more and more desperate to spin facts and invent insults. What a hoot. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/115 "2016-02-29T19:42:22Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > You should be sorry. I find the whole situation to be absolutely hysterical. Trump gave Christie two days face time and loaned him his personal plane to return home. How dare Trump be so cruel. 😛 😃 😃 > > The Democrat collective is only proving to be more and more desperate to spin facts and invent insults. What a hoot. I really hope you’re still here after the election. Should be lots of fun doing the post-mortem! ---
**Author:** ![tullsterx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9bcb4/32.png) [@tullsterx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tullsterx)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/116 "2016-02-29T20:39:22Z")
> [@Onomatopoeia](#): > > I am a calculating sod, so I want Trump to be the nominee, but does a Christie endorsement sway anyone? Well, he was sucking-it-up in Jerry Jones box at the Cowboys stadium. . . he’s a born suck-up. The governor of New Jersey partying with Jerry Jones! That was disgusting. ---
**Author:** ![Subterraneanus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@Subterraneanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Subterraneanus)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2016, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/117 "2016-03-01T15:17:38Z")
> [@fusoya](#): > > Somebody has big dreams of being vice president… Big, fluffy, buttery, and cream-filled dreams… ---
**Author:** ![adaher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dec6dc/32.png) [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2016, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/118 "2016-03-01T15:20:36Z")
BTW, Democrats cheering a Trump nomination should be careful. That could have consequences that are even more a nightmare for Democrats than for Republicans. Especially liberal Democrats, if a Trump Presidency becomes the realigning event I think it could be. A Democratic Party that sees millions of small government conservatives up for grabs will chuck the progressives in a heartbeat. ---
**Author:** ![Andiethewestie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ba9def/32.png) [@Andiethewestie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andiethewestie)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2016, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/119 "2016-03-01T16:18:04Z")
If a Trump Presidency becomes a reality, watch for a huge brain drain from America. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2016, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230/120 "2016-03-01T16:20:27Z")
Small government conservatives (if there even is such a thing) haven’t had a party for them in ages. Why would they suddenly realize that now? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christie-endorses-trump/747230.md?page=7)