Potential 2016 GOP candidate: Chris Christie

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a town hall meeting in Middlesex, N.J., on March 26, 2013.(Photo: Mark Sullivan, Gannett)ProfileChris Christie was elected governor of New Jersey in 2009 and re-elected in 2013. Many Republicans urged him to seek the 2012 GOP presidential nomination, but he decided against a bid. Christie was tapped to deliver the keynote address at the Republican National Convention in 2012. Before he was governor, Christie served as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey.Latest news• January 2015: Chris Christie on presidential race: Relax and calm down• January 2015: Fact check: Unspinning Christie's State of the State• January 2015: Christie talks N.J. with eye on GOP prize• January 2015: Christie speech calls for N.J. and American renewal• January 2015: Chris Christie revs up 2016 White House preparations• January 2015: Christie under fire as campaign takes shape• January 2015: Feds question Chris Christie about bridge scandal• January 2015: Probe of alleged retaliation by Christie widens• January 2015: Potential Christie campaign manager signs with rival• January 2015: Scott Walker taunts Chris Christie over Jerry Jones hug• January 2015: Why Chris Christie is waiting to run for president• January 2015: Christie defends being a fan of the Cowboys• December 2014: Jeb Bush and Chris Christie atop GOP presidential poll• December 2014: Poll: Christie no match for Hillary Clinton in N.J.• December 2014: Christie grills Obama over fugitive in Cuba• December 2014: Obama's N.J. visit could affect Christie, refueling tankers• December 2014: Obama greeted by Christie on N.J. trip• December 2014: Poll: Christie should quit if he runs for president• December 2014: Christie texts to aide targeted in 'Bridgegate' probe• December 2014: 'Bridgegate' report can't put finger on Christie• December 2014: 5 things Chris Christie must do to run for president• November 2014: The one about Chris Christie and New Jersey rest stops• November 2014: Aides say Christie won't resign early if he runs in '16• November 2014: 2014 Election Day wins may help Christie in 2016• October 2014: Christie stands by comments on detained nurse• October 2014: Chris Christie: Next president 'is going to be a governor'• October 2014: Christie heirs gamble on his White House potential• October 2014: Chris Christie: I'd rather die than be a U.S. senator• October 2014: 3 questions will determine whether Christie runs in 2016• September 2014: Gov. Christie disputes report about weight loss• September 2014: Christie to bridge panel: 'Wrap up your work'• September 2014: Christie: Decision on presidential run will be early 2015• August 2014: Mega-fan Chris Christie argues with woman about Bruce Springsteen• August 2014: Chris Christie joins Rick Perry's 2016 rivals in backing governor• August 2014: Watch: Chris Christie gets down with Jamie Foxx• August 2014: Christie won't intervene in N.J. casino closings• August 2014: Thank a fallen N.J. gov for the legacy of Chris Christie• August 2014: Poll: Christie's travels irk some in N.J.• August 2014: Bridge still a drag on Christie's N.J. poll numbers• July 2014: Christie, N.Y. candidate trade barbs over GOP support• July 2014: Christie says he backs Hobby Lobby ruling in Iowa visit• July 2014: Does Iowa like Christie? Poll shows many Republicans there don't• July 2014: Conservatives blast Chris Christie ahead of Iowa trip• June 2014: Christie urges 'culture of life' approach at faith event• June 2014: Christie to appear on Jimmy Fallon's show: Payback time?• May 2014: Christie: No decision on 2016 race until next year• May 2014: Christie is in on the bridge jokes at New Jersey dinner• May 2014: Gov. Christie cuts N.J. pension payments• May 2014: Whew! No 'Bridge' song at 9/11 event after Christie speech• May 2014: Christie: Running against Bush would be hard because we're friends• May 2014: Christie strategist ordered to hand records to panel• May 2014: Ex-official gives glimpse into fear in N.J. gov's office• May 2014: Gov. Christie: 'I just don't care' about the Brooklyn Nets• April 2014: Christie hits back at accusations of blustering, bombast• April 2014: Chris Christie is man enough to be a Girl Scout• April 2014: What Christie is not going to miss about Letterman• April 2014: Gov. Christie named a Father of the Year• April 2014: Christie supports unlimited campaign donations• April 2014: More documents from Christie-backed report released• April 2014: Former Chris Christie mentor disses protege• April 2014: Bridgegate: Ex-Port Authority exec met feds last week• April 2014: Report: Wildstein, key Bridgegate figure, talking to feds• April 2014: Chris Christie says he won't legalize marijuana• March 2014: For 2016, Christie likes Bush, Walker, Ryan• March 2014: Port authority chairman gives resignation to Christie• March 2014: Bridgegate won't end with Christie-backed report• March 2014: Christie's $1 million spin-control bridge report• March 2014: N.J. voters like Springsteen better than Christie• March 2014: Watch: Chris Christie tosses his jacket• March 2014: Tesla's Elon Musk blasts Christie• March 2014: Christie finds 'silent majority' at town halls• March 2014: Christie gets heckled and responds• March 2014: Clinton leads Christie and other GOP hopefuls in Iowa• March 2014: Chris Christie bridge subpoena fight in court now• March 2014: Connections enrich Christie ally• March 2014: Chris Christie blasts Democrats, media at CPAC• March 2014: Conservatives warm up to Christie at CPAC• March 2014: McCain: Christie, Bush 'viable' but no front-runner in 2016 field• February 2014: Most Dems want Clinton to run in 2016, but GOP lukewarm to Christie• February 2014: Christie aide, ally ridicule rabbi in new bridge texts• February 2014: Republican governors defend Chris Christie• February 2014: Christie no longer 'hero' of Sandy recovery, poll says• February 2014: Christie's former aide refuses to comply with subpoena• February 2014: Report ties Christie friend to executive in bridge probe• February 2014: Christie can use campaign cash for subpoena expenses• February 2014: 'Star-Ledger' regrets endorsing New Jersey Gov. Christie• February 2014: Chris Christie is getting the biography treatment• February 2014: Early look at N.J. bridge documents called inconclusive• February 2014:Texas candidate keeping distance from Christie• February 2014: Ex-Christie aide invokes the Fifth in bridge probe• February 2014: After 'all-star' snub, Chris Christie to speak at CPAC• February 2014: Heat rising on Christie over lane closures• January 2014: Ex-aide: Christie knew about lane closures on bridge• January 2014: Gov. Chris Christie: New Jersey proud to host Super Bowl• January 2014: Legal hurdles ahead for N.J. bridge probe• January 2014: Christie re-election campaign, N.J. GOP get subpoenas• January 2014: GOP chairman: Chris Christie should remain at RGA• January 2014: Cuccinelli says Christie should quit RGA• January 2014: Christie vows bipartisanship, unity in second term• January 2014: Poll: Most doubt Christie did not know about scandal• January 2014: Jersey Shore mayors not singing same tune on Sandy aid• January 2014: N.J. Lt. Gov. Guadagno flatly denies Hoboken claim• January 2014: N.J. mayor: Christie's staff held Sandy relief funds hostage• January 2014: For Christie, no escaping 'Bridgegate,' even in Florida• January 2014: 20 'Bridgegate' subpoenas include key Christie aides• January 2014: Port Authority: 2 Christie aides acted without its OK• January 2014: Christie hires law firm to assist in bridge probe• January 2014: Poll: Majority of N.J. voters say Christie is a leader• January 2014: Walker defends Christie's handling of traffic scandal• January 2014: First Take: Christie tries to move on to better topics• January 2014: Can Christie focus attention away from bridge scandal?• January 2014: New documents hide details about N.J.'s Sandy TV ads• January 2014: Rieder: Can Christie dig out of Christie-sized jam?• January 2014: Feds probe Sandy funds in Christie tourism ad• January 2014: Poll: Christie not 'completely honest' about bridge• January 2014: GOP leaders: Christie's presidential hopes not dashed• January 2014: Likely N.J. voters think Christie knew about bridge plans• January 2014: First Take: Christie tries to show he's not the bully• January 2014: Lawmakers' reactions vary on Christie scandal• January 2014: Gov. Christie fires aide, apologizes to New Jersey
• January 2014: Bridge scandal may tarnish Christie's 2016 appeal• January 2014: E-mails tie Christie aide to bridge fracas• January 2014: McCain 'likes' Christie, Jindal for 2016 race• December 2013: Quinnipiac poll: Christie tops Clinton with Iowa voters• December 2013: Christie appointee resigns amid bridge traffic uproar• December 2013: Poll: Christie's approval rating at 65%• December 2013: Christie critics cry foul over public records access• December 2013: A PAC by any other name? Questions raised about groups• December 2013: Christie dubbed Boss of the Year by 'GQ'• November 2013:Before 2016, Christie has to position himself carefully• November 2013: Christie's crossover strategy works outside of NJ, poll finds • November 2013:N.Y. poll: Christie tops Cuomo in potential 2016 contest• November 2013: Romney 'embarrassed' and 'upset' by Christie leaks• November 2013:Paul bashes Christie for Sandy ads • November 2013: Christie promises to focus on N.J. — for now • November 2013:What's next for Chris Christie? • November 2013:Poll: Clinton leads Christie in early look at 2016• November 2013:'Time' editor defends Christie 'elephant' cover• November 2013:Presidential campaign? What presidential campaign?• November 2013:GOP hopes to repeat Christie's success with Hispanics• November 2013: Christie leaves door open for 2016 presidential bid• November 2013:Christie wins re-election; seen as prelude to 2016• November 2013:McAuliffe, Christie, de Blasio claim election wins• November 2013:Book looks at Romney's 'fishy' running mate choices• October 2013: Special-interest money in N.J. election hits record high• October 2013: Poll: N.J. voters say Gov. Christie should run in 2016• October 2013: Doctor says Christie has adopted 'healthy lifestyle'• October 2013:N.J. Gov. Christie drops challenge to same-sex marriage• October 2013:Storm, scandal send Christie, McDonnell on different paths• October 2013: Does Chris Christie really want a GOP legislature?• October 2013:Gov. Christie pokes fun at Booker's Senate victory• October 2013:Buono, Christie trade barbs in final debate• October 2013: Christie in 2016? Ask again later• October 2013:N.J. Gov. Christie spends time on Capitol Hill• October 2013:Chris Christie won't get his regular suite for the Super Bowl• October 2013:Chris Christie hangs with Jerry Jones at Cowboys game• October 2013: In Iowa, Norquist cites Christie among candidates who could "pass the laugh test" • October 2013: Heated sparring but no knockouts in N.J. debate• October 2013: Christie's campaign ad touts themes for now and 2016• September 2013: Poll: N.J. residents think Christie will seek presidency• September 2013:Christie's new campaign ad touts New Jersey record• September 2013: Chris Christie picks wife over Rand Paul• September 2013:Poll: Christie is average on job creation, gay marriage• September 2013:Gov. Christie's staff salutes his birthday with video• August 2013:N.J. poll shows Christie maintains big lead• August 2013: Christie backs former GOP rival for Senate over Booker• August 2013:N.J. Gov. Christie signs ban on gay conversion therapy• August 2013:Christie defeats opponent — in Cockroach Derby• August 2013: Christie stands by ad contract, rejects cost criticism• August 2013:Clinton, Christie leading in N.H. poll• August 2013:Christie, Clinton top 'hot politician' list• August 2013: Christie heads to Vegas for event with GOP mega-donor• July 2013: Rand Paul vs. Chris Christie sparring escalates• July 2013: Chris Christie makes Jersey summer playlist• June 2013:Christie says no place for partisanship after disaster• June 2013:Christie: N.Y. Mets 'stink' but they're my team• June 2013:Christie to put off presidential decision until 2015• June 2013: Bill Clinton, Gov. Christie bond over disaster policy• May 2013: Obama, Christie praise N.J. rebuilding efforts• May 2013: Obama, Christie to tour the Jersey Shore• May 2013:Michelle Obama: Chris Christie is 'terrific'• May 2013: Gov. Christie opens up about weight-loss surgery• May 2013:Gov. Christie pokes fun at his beloved fleece jacket• May 2013:Gov. Christie: Weight-loss surgery about health• May 2013:Gov. Christie hauls in $6.2M for 2nd term• May 2013: Hillary, Chris Christie to speak at Bill Clinton event• May 2013: Christie touts 'Jersey Proud' in first campaign ad• April 2013:Christie: Obama 'kept every promise' on Sandy recovery• April 2013: Support for N.J.'s Christie down slightly in latest poll• April 2013: N.J. governor among those disturbed by video of Rutgers coach• March 2013: Gov. Christie, wife illustrate growing trend• March 2013: N.J. governor announces takeover of Camden schools• March 2013: Chris Christie shakes hands with Shaq• March 2013: N.J.'s Christie courts out-of-state donors• February 2013: Christie wins support from Democratic mayors• February 2013: Sequester could scuttle Christie's budget plans• February 2013: Christie dissed for conservative event• January 2013: Rand Paul slams Chris Christie for NRA comments