Former governor of New Jersey Chris Christie leaves open the possibility of running in the 2024 presidential election on a potential “No Labels” ticket.
The former Republican presidential candidate, who ended his White House bid in January, appeared to keep open the option of a third-party nomination during an interview with former Obama adviser David Axelrod on his podcast “The Ax Files,” released Thursday, The Hill reported Thursday.
Axelrod said Christie has been discussed as a possible No Labels candidate.
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Christie, known for his outspoken opposition to the former president Donald Trump during his campaign, he mentioned the obstacles he would have to overcome before considering a third-party candidacy, saying that the country does not have to go through “the misery of a second Trump term.
“There’s a lot between managing yourself and nothing,” Christie said.
«But at this point I wouldn’t rule anything out. I would just say that there are a number of hurdles to overcome before actually considering running as a third party,” The Hill added.
Democrats have expressed concern that a third-party candidate could potentially disrupt the general election, potentially giving Trump an advantage in his expected matchup with Biden in November.
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In July, while still running for Republicans, the former governor referred to the No Labels campaign as a “fool’s errand,” the report said.
“Well, what I’ve said in the past is that I should see a path for anyone, not just me, but I think anyone who accepts this should see a path to 270 electoral votes,” Christie said in early February.
Several moderate legislators, such as the retired senator. Joe Manchin and current GOP candidate for Senate Larry Hoganhave chosen not to join the No Labels ticket.
Just last week, No Labels revealed a 12-person committee tasked with determining the candidates who will appear on the organization’s “unity ticket,” The Hill reported.
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