{"id":2043102,"date":"2023-09-24T11:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T15:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-christie-has-no-interest-in-bob-menendezs-seat-in-the-senate\/"},"modified":"2023-09-24T11:16:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T15:16:18","slug":"chris-christie-has-no-interest-in-bob-menendezs-seat-in-the-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-christie-has-no-interest-in-bob-menendezs-seat-in-the-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Christie isn&#8217;t interested in Bob Menendez&#8217;s Senate seat."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchris-christie-has-no-interest-in-bob-menendezs-seat-in-the-senate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2043102&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Gov. Chris Christie Rejects Senate Run, Focuses on Presidential Campaign<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), former\u200d Gov. Chris Christie has firmly ruled out a Senate run. \u2063Currently vying for the Republican nomination against\u2063 twelve other candidates, Christie is fully committed to his presidential campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, back in his home state, \u200cMenendez is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-weighs-in-on-california-recall-effort-takes-gov-newsoms-side\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Weighs In On California Recall Effort, Takes Gov. Newsom\u2019s Side\">facing mounting pressure<\/a> to resign following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-lt-gov-brian-benjamin-arrested-for-campaign-finance-scheme\/\" title=\"New York Lt. Gov Brian Benjamin Arrested For Campaign Finance Scheme\">federal bribery charges<\/a>. However, the senator \u2063remains defiant and is expected to continue his bid for \u2062reelection in 2024.<\/p>\n<h3>Expanding Republican Influence in State Elections<\/h3>\n<p>During \u200ban appearance on \u2064MSNBC&#8217;s Meet the Press,\u200d Christie was asked if he would consider running against Menendez if \u200che failed to\u2062 secure the GOP nomination. His response was a resounding \u2062&#8221;no.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have\u200d absolutely no interest in being in the United States Senate,&#8221; Christie declared.<\/p>\n<p>Host \u2064Kristen Welker pressed further, \u200dasking if he was\u200c ruling it out completely.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Yes, throughout my entire career,&#8221; \u2064Christie affirmed. &#8220;In 2013, when Frank\u200b Lautenberg passed away and I \u200dwas governor, I had the opportunity\u200c to appoint myself to the Senate. If I didn&#8217;t take that chance, which was the easiest way \u200bto get \u2062there, there&#8217;s no way I would run \u200bfor \u200cit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Instead, Christie has set his sights on New Hampshire, a \u2063state with an early\u2063 primary where\u200d Donald Trump doesn&#8217;t hold a majority\u200d in the polls. The former governor is determined to gain more support in this \u200bcrucial state. He did express satisfaction that the \u200bDepartment of\u200d Justice\u200c took action against Menendez, stating he \u200cwas &#8220;glad&#8221; they \u200bacted on the &#8220;horrific facts&#8221; surrounding \u200bthe charges.<\/p>\n<p>Christie and Trump are \u2063currently competing against a formidable lineup of candidates\u2063 for the GOP presidential nomination, including former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, former Arkansas Gov.\u2062 Asa Hutchinson, former Vice President Mike Pence, \u200dformer Texas Rep. Will Hurd, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), \u2063Gov. \u2062Doug Burgum (R-ND), Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, political \u200dcommentator Larry Elder, and businessmen Vivek Ramaswamy and Perry Johnson.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What does Chris Christie believe he can achieve as president that he couldn&#8217;t as a senator?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Presidential campaign and believes that he can better serve the country in that role.<\/p>\n<p>Christie, a prominent figure in \u200bthe Republican party, has been\u200c a dynamic force in New Jersey politics for many years. Serving as the state&#8217;s governor \u2064from 2010 to 2018, he made a name for himself with his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-christie-has-no-interest-in-bob-menendezs-seat-in-the-senate\/\" title=\"Chris Christie isn't interested in Bob Menendez's Senate seat.\">tough-talking style<\/a> and ability to work across party lines. Despite facing \u2062numerous challenges during his tenure, such as\u2062 the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and pension reform, Christie has always maintained his commitment to public service.<\/p>\n<p>With the recent indictment of Sen. Menendez, there has been speculation about who would step up to fill the potential vacancy. \u200dMany Republicans believed that Christie, with his experience and popularity in the state, would be\u2062 the ideal candidate. However, to the surprise of many, Christie has decided to focus solely on his presidential campaign \u2063instead.<\/p>\n<p>Christie&#8217;s \u2062decision to reject\u2062 a Senate run is\u200b rooted in \u2062his belief that he can have a greater impact on the nation&#8217;s policies and governance as president. He\u2062 sees the \u200bpresidential platform as an opportunity to not only advocate for the issues that are important to \u2062him but also \u2062to\u2063 bring about meaningful change on a national scale.<\/p>\n<p>While some may question Christie&#8217;s \u200bdecision, arguing that he could have a significant impact as a senator, it is important to remember that every individual has their \u2063own aspirations and goals. Christie has consistently \u2063expressed his desire\u200b to serve as the leader of the United States, and\u200c he believes that running\u200b for president \u2064provides him with the best chance to achieve this goal.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Christie is well \u200caware of the challenges \u200dthat \u200clie ahead. Running for president is a grueling and\u200b demanding process that requires immense dedication, commitment, and resources. \u200bBy focusing solely on \u200bhis presidential campaign, Christie can give it his undivided attention and \u200censure that he is giving his best effort to win the nomination\u2063 and ultimately secure the presidency.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Christie understands\u200d the magnitude of the issues facing the \u2063nation. From healthcare reform to improving the economy, there are pressing matters that require \u2063the attention of a dedicated leader. By\u2062 dedicating himself\u200d to the presidential campaign, Christie believes he can bring real solutions and make a positive difference in the \u2063lives of the American people.<\/p>\n<p>While\u2064 Christie&#8217;s decision may disappoint some Republicans in New Jersey who saw him\u2062 as a potential savior in the Senate, it is important for the party to respect his choices and\u200b aspirations. As citizens in a democratic society, we must allow \u2063individuals to pursue their \u2063own goals and visions for the future.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, former\u2063 Gov. Chris \u2063Christie has made it\u200d clear that he will not be running for the Senate at \u200bthis time. Instead, he is fully focused on his presidential campaign, believing\u2063 that he can make \u200ba greater impact on the nation&#8217;s policies and governance as president. While his decision may come as a surprise\u200b to many, it \u200cis important to respect \u2064Christie&#8217;s aspirations and support him in his quest for the presidency. Only time will tell\u200c if his decision proves to be the right one, but for now, Christie remains committed to his goals and ready to tackle the \u200cchallenges that lie ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Gov. Chris Christie, currently running for the Republican presidential nomination, has decided against a Senate run despite Sen. Bob Menendez&#8217;s indictment. Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, is under pressure to resign following federal bribery charges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2043103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2043102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2043102"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043102\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2043103"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2043102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2043102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2043102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}