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Republicans Still Waiting for Superman
Most Americans haven't heard much about the New Jersey Governor. But with Rick Perry becoming a joke for late-night comedians, Chris Christie's being touted...
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenMost Americans haven't heard much about New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. But with Rick Perry becoming a joke for late-night comedians, Christie's being touted by influential Republicans and financial backers as the latest instant white knight. We hear how Christie's speech last night in California is keeping the prospect alive. Also, a US fugitive tracked down after 41 years.
Banner image: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie delivers remarks during the Perspectives on Leadership Forum at the Reagan Library on September 27, 2011 in Simi Valley, California. Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
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3 storiesChristie Plays It Coy
First, this news update on Republican presidential politics. Last night at the Reagan Library in California, Chris Christie talked about America's greatness, disparaged both President Obama and Congress — and then got another chance to take himself out of the race for president. Chris Cillizza is White House reporter for the Washington Post .
Read the story7 minChris Christie: The Man Who Didn't Say 'No'
Rick Perry 's performance in last week's debate of GOP presidential candidates has been called a "train wreck," and "close to disqualifying" by fellow Republicans cool to Mitt Romney . GOP pundits, professionals and political donors are looking for somebody new, but after denying any interest, the Governor of New Jersey is now playing it coy.
Read the story37 minConvicted Murderer Captured in Portugal after 41-Year Manhunt
Convicted of a string of armed robberies and the 1962 murder of a New Jersey gas station owner, George Wright escaped from state prison in 1970 and joined the Black Liberation Army in Detroit. Two years later he hijacked a plane and demanded that FBI agents deliver a million in ransom money — clad only in bathing suits.
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