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Christie mulls 2028 bid as GOP faces midterm losses

The ex-New Jersey governor says he's considering a third White House run if Republicans perform poorly in six weeks.

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What to know

  • Christie signaled openness to a 2028 White House bid six weeks before midterms, making the outcome a deciding factor in his decision.
  • He suggested poor Republican performance could force the GOP to abandon the Trump-style approach that defined recent party leadership.
  • Christie has run twice before (2016, 2024) and received family approval to explore a third campaign, pending a viable electoral path.

“Once you go through the thought process of convincing yourself that you can be president, and then the next step, that you should be president, that doesn't leave your brain.”

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    Christie says wife wants to see 'the path' before backing third run

    Christie confirmed he has discussed a potential third presidential campaign with his wife, noting she has requested he present a viable path to victory before she endorses the idea.

    “The way I look at this is, if I'm going to go back home to my wife and say, 'I know you may not believe this, but third time is the charm,' like, I better have a real theory. And what she has said to me is, 'Chris, I want to see the path.'”
    — Chris Christie
  2. background

    Christie ties 2028 decision to Republican midterm performance — Christie stated that if Republicans lose significantly in the November midterms, the party may need to "change this approach" and reconsider its direction, implying the Trump-style agenda may need reassessment.

  3. background

    Christie says he's considering 2028 presidential run — At the Granite State Summit on Responsible Gaming in New Hampshire, Christie indicated he is not ruling out a third presidential bid, contingent on how Republicans perform in the midterm elections six weeks away.

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