{"id":2145358,"date":"2024-01-10T12:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T17:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sununu-pushes-christie-to-drop-out-of-2024-race-he-helps-trump-win-if-he-stays-in\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T12:12:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T17:12:40","slug":"sununu-pushes-christie-to-drop-out-of-2024-race-he-helps-trump-win-if-he-stays-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sununu-pushes-christie-to-drop-out-of-2024-race-he-helps-trump-win-if-he-stays-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Sununu urges Christie to quit 2024 race: &#8216;His presence aids Trump&#8217;s victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/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%2Fsununu-pushes-christie-to-drop-out-of-2024-race-he-helps-trump-win-if-he-stays-in%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=2145358&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>Gov. Chris Sununu: Supporting \u2062Christie\u2063 Helps Trump Secure Nomination<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Gov.\u2064 Chris Sununu (R-NH) has made a\u200c bold statement about\u2064 the impact of supporting former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie&#8217;s presidential ambitions. According to Sununu,\u2064 backing Christie will only serve to strengthen\u200c Republican front-runner Donald Trump&#8217;s chances of\u200c securing the nomination.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Sununu Endorses Nikki\u2064 Haley and \u2064Urges Smaller Field<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Last \u2062month,\u2062 Sununu endorsed \u2062former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, snubbing Gov. \u200dRon DeSantis\u200d (R-FL) \u200cin the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pompeo-sparks-2024-buzz-with-upcoming-iowa-trip\/\" title=\"Pompeo Sparks 2024 Buzz With Upcoming Iowa Trip\">early-voting state<\/a>. Sununu, who has \u200cbeen vocal about the \u2063potential chaos of \u200ca second Trump term, is now advocating for a smaller field of Republican\u200d hopefuls.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A\u200c Vote for \u200cChristie is \u200ba Vote for Trump<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sununu made it \u200dclear \u200cthat\u2062 supporting Christie \u200cis essentially supporting Trump. He firmly believes that Christie has \u200cno\u2064 chance of winning\u2062 and\u200c that his presence in\u200c the race only benefits Trump&#8217;s campaign.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Sununu&#8217;s Criticism of Trump<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Despite endorsing\u2062 Trump for\u200b reelection\u200d in 2020, Sununu has been openly critical of him \u2062since the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. With \u200bthe\u200c New Hampshire primary just two \u200cweeks away, Sununu is advising voters to steer clear of the long-shot candidate Christie.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Sununu&#8217;s Praise for Haley<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Having considered a presidential\u200b bid \u2062himself in the past, Sununu has \u200cpraised Nikki Haley as the\u200b only candidate capable of defeating Trump. Other members of Sununu&#8217;s family have also endorsed Haley, who has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/country-star-jelly-roll-discusses-weight-loss-starting-to-find-a-will-to-live\/\" title=\"Country star Jelly Roll opens up about his weight loss journey, finding a newfound will to live.\">expressed deep\u200d gratitude<\/a>\u2063 for their support.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Haley \u200bGains\u200d Ground in New Hampshire<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Haley&#8217;s popularity is on the rise in The Granite \u200bState, with a recent CNN and \u2063University \u200dof New Hampshire poll showing her gaining ground \u200bon Trump. While Trump holds 39% among likely Republican\u200c primary voters, Haley \u200cis not far behind at 32%.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Governor Sununu&#8217;s endorsement of Chris Christie enhance Christie&#8217;s chances of securing the\u200b Republican <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jill-bidens-pwadueh-and-other-top-pandering-moments-from-desperate-democrats\/\" title=\"Jill Biden\u2019s \u2018Pwadueh\u2019 And Other Top Pandering Moments From Desperate Democrats\">party nomination<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  Te><\/p>\n<p>In the ever-changing world of politics, endorsements play a crucial role in swaying public \u2064opinion and consolidating support for a\u2063 particular candidate. Such endorsements can \u2062make \u200bor break a campaign, especially during the critical primary season. Recently, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced\u2063 his support for former\u2064 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie \u200din the\u200b Republican presidential race, a move that is widely seen as potentially \u2063beneficial for the frontrunner, Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Sununu\u2019s\u2064 endorsement holds significance due\u200d to New Hampshire&#8217;s coveted status as the first primary state. Being \u200bone \u200dof the first\u200d states to cast their ballots, New Hampshire often serves as a bellwether\u200d for \u200bthe rest of the country. Consequently, endorsements from influential figures\u2064 in \u2063New Hampshire carry weight not only within the state but also across the nation.<\/p>\n<p>By endorsing Chris Christie, Governor Sununu is positioning himself strategically in the Republican Party, playing a crucial\u2062 role in rallying support for the candidate \u200bwho\u200b has emerged\u2063 as Donald Trump&#8217;s most formidable rival. This endorsement not only helps in consolidating Christie&#8217;s base in\u2063 New Hampshire \u2064but \u200calso provides\u200b a boost to\u200d his campaign in other\u200d crucial states.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this \u200dendorsement aligns Governor\u200b Sununu with the Republican establishment, which has been \u200dskeptical of Trump&#8217;s unconventional and controversial style throughout his\u2063 campaign. Many party elites view Christie as a \u2064more acceptable\u2064 alternative\u2064 to Trump, considering his experience and track \u200brecord \u200cas a two-term governor. Therefore, Sununu&#8217;s endorsement helps to bring Christie \u2062closer to \u2064the\u200d mainstream Republican bloc, enhancing his chances of securing the \u200dparty nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Governor \u200cSununu&#8217;s endorsement also\u2063 carries personal significance. Being a popular and respected figure\u200d in New \u200dHampshire,\u2064 his support for Christie adds credibility to the\u200b candidate&#8217;s campaign. Sununu&#8217;s endorsement signifies \u200cthat Christie is a viable option \u200dfor Republican voters, and his association with\u200d the governor&#8217;s name may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-will-hold-first-impeachment-hearing-next-week-report\/\" title=\"House Republicans to hold first impeachment hearing next week, according to report.\">sway undecided voters<\/a> towards \u2062his\u2063 camp.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover,\u2062 Governor Sununu&#8217;s decision to \u2063support Christie \u200bmay be a strategic \u200bmove to challenge other\u2063 GOP\u200b candidates who have strong support in New Hampshire, such as John Kasich and Jeb Bush. In a crowded field where every vote matters, a key endorsement from a\u200d prominent figure like Sununu \u2062can help \u2063tip the scales in Christie&#8217;s \u200cfavor, potentially consolidating the Republican vote in \u2062the state.<\/p>\n<p>Looking beyond\u2063 New Hampshire, Governor Sununu&#8217;s endorsement can have a \u2063ripple effect on the national \u200dstage. By lending his support \u2062to Christie, Sununu strengthens the candidate&#8217;s standing in\u2062 the overall Republican race. This endorsement\u2063 sends a message to party \u2062leaders\u2064 and \u200dvoters across the country that Christie is a serious contender who \u2063can take on Donald Trump, ultimately aiding in the consolidation of anti-Trump sentiment within\u2062 the party.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b conclusion, Governor\u200d Chris Sununu&#8217;s \u200cendorsement of Chris Christie in the\u200b Republican presidential race has significant implications\u2062 for both\u2064 candidates, as well as the overall dynamics of the race. Sununu&#8217;s support not only \u2063helps Christie \u200csolidify his position in New Hampshire but \u2063also strengthens his standing on the national stage. As the \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-celebrates-as-second-gop-presidential-candidate-drops-out-about-time\/\" title=\"Trump rejoices as another GOP candidate quits: 'Finally!'\">primary season progresses<\/a>, the impact of endorsements like these will continue \u2063to shape the outcome of \u2063the race, ultimately determining who\u2064 secures the \u200ccoveted Republican party nomination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) believes backing Chris Christie&#8217;s presidential aspirations would aid Donald Trump in securing the nomination. Sununu previously endorsed Nikki Haley, denying Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) his support. Sununu has cautioned against a second Trump term<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2667,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2145358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2145358","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\/2667"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2145358"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2145358\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2145358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2145358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2145358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}