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

[Reaganfan]

To be honest, I'm somewhat relieved. I don't think that Christie couldn't have won the nomination or beaten Obama, but I'd actually like to see him wait longer.

Whether it's Perry or Romney, I think our convention will unite and it will be a matter of how the economy looks and where Barack Obama stands. As David Axelrod said today, it will be a "Titanic-struggle" for Obama to win re-election. He goes in with a horrendous economy, a horrendous mood in America, a 40% approval rating (give or take a few points up or down) and an electorate that has been somewhat more favorable to Republicans in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Since only one President was re-elected with a margin smaller than he was elected with, odds do favor a defeat.

Romney can put Michigan into play, same with New Hampshire and the states out west. Perry seals the Bush states and puts Iowa, North Carolina, and Virginia back towards the GOP. I'd actually like to see more polls out of Ohio. Florida seems to be trending towards Republicans, but we need to see more of Ohio.

[Reaganfan]

He won't run now. My guess is that if Republicans win, he a very serious contender for 2020, assuming he is re-elected in 2013. Keep in mind, Ronald Reagan hadn't been Governor for 5 years prior to his election as President.

If Republicans lose, although increasingly unlikely, then Christie is the ultimate candidate for 2016.

[Reaganfan]

The Governor's brother posted on Facebook that Christie will be making a statement at 1 PM in the Governor's Outer Office in Trenton.

I'm guessing he will say he won't run.

BTW Phil...I'm surprised you don't support Governor Romney. He looked a lot like you when he was young.

[Reaganfan]

I hope he runs, I really do but sadly I think he will decline