New Jersey Governor Chris Christie described himself Sunday as the most “combat-ready” Republican, should he seek the White House.
“I’ve worked with a legislature of the other party for nearly six years now and we’ve had some significant accomplishments along with some significant disagreements,” Christie said on ABC’s “This Week.”
“If you’re asking one of the things that makes me ready, I think I’m combat-ready for Washington, D.C., and you need to be,” he added. “You need to know how to work together.”
Christie reiterated that he’ll decide this month whether to jump into the GOP primary race for president, which will grow even more crowded Monday when former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush officially launches his campaign.
Many had thought the infamous 2013 “Bridgegate” scandal in which a Christie aid helped create traffic jams — possibly as political retribution — would sink Christie’s presidential aspirations. But multiple investigations since then have failed to implicate the governor in any wrongdoing.
“When you’ve had three investigations — one by the legislature which would have liked to find something … all came to the same conclusion,” Christie said. “I think it’s time to move on.”
