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Chris Christie Woos New Hampshire Independents, Positions Himself as GOP's Trump Alternative in 2024 Election

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, campaigning largely through media appearances, aims to attract independent voters and disgruntled Democrats in New Hampshire with critical stance on Trump, while other GOP rivals focus on Iowa; large anti-Trump sentiment among moderates presents potential pathway to nomination.

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Overview

  • Chris Christie, Former New Jersey Governor, is positioning himself as the only GOP candidate who can halt Donald Trump's nomination for the 2024 presidential election, focusing his campaign efforts in New Hampshire.
  • Christie, once a key Trump supporter having played major roles in his 2016 election campaign, broke with Trump in 2020; he now warns the party about the dangers of backing Trump due to his multiple indictments.
  • He has been enthusiastically reaching out to independent voters and disenchanted Democrats in New Hampshire, using his media appearances and town hall events to present his criticisms of Trump.
  • Despite his unpopularity in national polls, some New Hampshire surveys suggest Christie's support is in low double digits, comparable to Trump's other leading opponents.
  • Christie believes that a strong showing in New Hampshire and South Carolina could provide him a pathway to the GOP nomination, banking on the anti-Trump sentiment among moderates.