Redban
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« on: December 23, 2021, 01:25:30 PM » |
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Not sure how to "Discuss with maps" (don't know how to put maps)
Anyways - the #1 problem is that Christie didn't want to be Romney's running-mate, as he publicly said. Christie was still in his first term as NJ governor, with eyes on a 2nd term eventually; and typically, candidates get more unpopular locally when they run nationally. Therefore, accepting Romney's offer for running mate would hurt Christie's chances of getting reelected in blue NJ.
But had Christie accepted, then I do believe Romney would have scored some points electorally. Christie at the time had very high approval ratings (60% or so), he was getting a lot of good press, he was considered a young, cool, hip guy. Many people wanted him to run for the general GOP nomination. I believe Romney with Christie would take Florida, and the margins in Virginia, Ohio, Colorado get narrower. Still an Obama win, but less solid
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