Christie, center walks down high street in burlington city. Photo by scott anderson. — Christie, center walks down High Street in Burlington City. Photo by Scott Anderson.

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Chris Christie, the former Governor of New Jersey and a former federal prosecutor expressed strong reservations about the Republican Party potentially nominating a convicted felon as its presidential candidate. His comments come amid ongoing legal challenges facing former President Donald Trump.

Christie, who is polling at the bottom of the pack, is hoping the former President faces a criminal conviction before his own campaign finally runs aground.

While he polls nationally at around 2%, Christie said polls mean nothing and noted that the presidential front runners in November have historically not won the election.

Christie highlighted the uncertainty and fluidity of political polls. He noted that nearly three-quarters of Trump’s supporters could change their minds before the primary, emphasizing the need for effective campaigning to influence voter opinion.

The former governor expressed concern about the potential nomination of Trump, predicting that he would be convicted by a jury in Washington, D.C. before the general election. He also mentioned Mike Pence’s involvement with the Special Counsel and potential testimony by Mark Meadows, Trump’s former Chief of Staff.

Focusing on the broader implications for the Republican Party, Christie stressed the need for leadership that could unite the country and lead the party in a new direction. He rejected the idea of being led by a felon, implying that such a situation would not be a winning strategy. Christie also emphasized the importance of allowing people, rather than politicians, to make decisions on sensitive issues like abortion.

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