Fanning speculation that he's considering a 2012 presidential bid, the Republican spoke to about 700 people at a fundraiser for former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, who is challenging the Democrat incumbent for his old job back.
Voters are willing to accept the political pain of deep cuts in government spending as long as they know the pain is being spread equally, Christie argued. It makes sense to shrink government in tough economic times, and politicians seem to be the last to get that message, he said.
Christie insisted he wasn't planning to run for president. However, since Iowa is home to the nation's first presidential caucus, his appearance is fueling speculation of a Christie presidential run.
Since he defeated former heavily entrenched Democrat New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, Christie has been traveling across the U.S. with a single message: If he can sell his anti-tax, anti-government message in New Jersey, it can resonate everywhere.
If Christie decides to run for president in 2012, he will be a formidable candidate.
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