NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) had a grueling month. From the controversial comments on vaccines he made in London to new budget problems at home, and a slew of bad polls in between, the governor’s viability as a potential presidential candidate has become one of the biggest open questions in a contentious Republican primary.
Yet at an annual gathering of conservative activists and party leaders outside Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Christie rejected the notion that he was down for the count.
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Christie also stood his ground with respect to concerns over his brash style, which critics say could hinder his ability to appeal to voters in America’s heartland. He instead described himself as “passionate,” and drew applause for saying that “sometimes people need to be told to sit down and shut up.”
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