New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said on Wednesday that he is happy that Donald Trump won’t participate in the Thursday debate hosted by Fox News, but that the real estate mogul’s boycott is ultimately a “mistake.”
“I think it just makes people call into question his judgment,” Christie said on Boston Herald Radio’s “Morning Meeting.” “I got knocked down from the main debate stage to the undercard debate by Fox Business News. I thought it was unfair, but I didn’t whine. I didn’t complain.”
“America wants a fighter who’s not going to walk away from a fight, but will walk into one,” Christie added.
Trump announced on Tuesday that he will not attend the Thursday night Republican presidential debate hosted by Fox News, citing concerns that moderator Megyn Kelly could treat him unfairly.
The governor said that Trump’s move could make voters wonder, “How thin-skinned is he that he can’t take any criticism, and how will that affect his ability to be the president?”
“I think that Donald Trump is making a big mistake,” Christie said. “I think any time you get a podium and a microphone and 15 to 20 million people watching in an election campaign, you should take it.”
But the governor said he’s “glad” Trump won’t attend the debate, as it will open up “more time for the rest of us on the stage.”
H/t The Hill
But the governor said he’s “glad” Trump won’t attend the debate, as it will open up “more time for the rest of us on the stage.”
No, sir, America wants a leader that knows how to avoid a fight.
OT: Gov. Christie appears to be winning the fight with regards to his weight issue. I am very sincere when I say kudos to Gov. Christie. I have family members who are battling weight issues, as well. It can be very difficult, I know, but it helps to see when others are achieving some success. Again, kudos to you, Gov. Christie, and all the best with your health.
I really don’t understand how you win at Bitch Slap Politics by refusing to debate because the moderator might ask scary questions. If the other candidates don’t pummel the crap out of not-there-Trump, they’re wasting oxygen.
No. You just whine and complain when you’re asked questions by a young constituent about your responsibilities as Governor, you fucking weasel. And then you have the nerve to blow it off as some kind of joke. No one’s laughing asshole except your hired sycophants, in case you haven’t noticed. You’re an unscrupulous, arrogant, PoS that believes put-downs makes you some kind of tough guy. Go fuck yourself.
Ah yes. I’m sure Trump is going to take advice from ChristieCreme. Because certainly being tied for last place is a position of strength that Trump admires.