Our prayers might be answered: Christie to decide on 2012 bid.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

He isn't running. I'd bet that no one else jumps into the race at this point. It is simply too late for anyone to begin laying the groundwork for a run, and nothing suggests Christie has been laying groundwork. Plus, if I remember, he wasn't polling nearly as well as Perry when he was included in these polls. I think he'd be a frontrunner in 2016 if he get reelected, but we'll have to wait until at least then to see him run. That is, of course, assuming Obama wins reelection.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I suppose Christie will be the next flavor if he decides to jump in. I think he would be silly to do so considering the timing.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Giuliani won't decide until the Florida primary.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I hope he decides either way next week before he enters Sarah Palin territory. I'd support him after Mittens, but I'd obviously prefer Mitt to Christie.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

If he is the final boss then it's kind of funny that Herman Cain is apparently the second to last.

Herman Cain was one of the earlier bosses but then he comes back right before the final boss fight with new powers and abilities and twice the hit points.

He's kinda like that octopus in Diddy Kong racing. He moves twice as fast and can fly the second time around. Cain is flying up the polls, but you know you'll eventually beat him to make it to the final boss, represented by a pig in Diddy Kong Racing and Christie in the Republican primary.


(Sorry, I hate the Christie fat jokes too, but this was just too easy)

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I would never compare Christie to someone like Fred Thompson. I think Christie actually has the energy and brain to run an effective campaign. I just wonder if, assuming for a second he does get in, he can organize and build out a campaign that quickly to where he can be ready when Iowa and New Hampshire roll around. Name recognition is one thing, but he'll need to be ready with issue knowledge and finances very quickly. I doubt he's discussing it with his wife tonight. He needs to be further along in forming a campaign if he is serious about running.

We'll see though. I'd happily vote for him if he were the nominee. My gut is just telling me he won't run this time.