My Buddy sent two conflicting columns about the potential for a last minute Presidential bid by Governor Chris Christie. The first from the Atlantic’s sensible Meg McCardle says its silly to say the Governor’s girth would weigh him down. The other columnist writes a “Requiem” for the Governor’s putative bid explaining that his weight is symbolic of excess and insufficient will power.
I’ll confess I didn’t finish Meg’s column because I immediately agreed with her conclusion. Besides, I’ve seen Christie on videos and he is both quick witted, emotionally smart and sensible. Given the chance I have no doubt that he could win over the Republican sect of Christianity, why it might even become Christie-anity. That’s because, like the Republicans in 1952 finally winning back the Presidency after all those years of “deals” “New” and “Fair” meant Eisenhower was worth the abandonment of good ole Bobby Taft.
The only real qualification for a national endorsement for a Republican is that he/she be pro-life and Christie qualifies. All the other stuff is fluff. However, we’re not in the post convention portion of the race yet. While contemplating my reaction to the possibility of a Christie bubble bursting I heard a news story about the Republican crucifix to ward of liberal vampires, Herman Cain’s reaction to Christie. He’s throwing garlic at Christie as just another “librul.” You know, a climate changing, gun controlling wetback lover. I don’t think Cain’s other rivals will contradict the black crucifix.
The GOP hasn’t been out of the Oval Office long enough to warrant another Eisenhower candidacy – yet.
