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Chris Christie Says He’s ‘Readier’ To Be President Now

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie looks out over a crowd during a gathering at Colin Powell elementary school in heavily Hispanic Union City, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, after he ceremonially signed a bill that lowers ... New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie looks out over a crowd during a gathering at Colin Powell elementary school in heavily Hispanic Union City, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, after he ceremonially signed a bill that lowers tuition costs at public colleges for New Jersey students who lack lawful immigration status. Christie signed the bill privately last month. New Jersey is one of the most recent states to pass the so-called "DREAM Act" legislation, which extends cheaper in-state tuition rates to qualifying students who were brought illegally to the U.S. as children. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) MORE LESS
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said in an interview with Yahoo News published Monday that he’s “readier” to be president than he was in the past.

Christie, who is widely seen as a potential 2016 candidate commented on his relative readiness when Yahoo’s Matt Bai reminded him of a 2011 conversation they had in which the governor said he was not ready to be president.

“Yeah. I’m readier, if that’s a word,” Christie said.

Christie also addressed the scandal over September’s lane closures on the George Washington Bridge that led to days of gridlock in Fort Lee, N.J. Some Democrats have alleged the closures were ordered by Christie’s allies to retaliate against a mayor who declined to endorse him. Christie’s interview with Yahoo was conducted Friday.

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