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Chris Christie: “New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says it's ridiculous to say he couldn't be president because of his weight.”

On the recordDecember 11, 2012
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says it's ridiculous to say he couldn't be president because of his weight.
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Chris Christie
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Christie defends himself against criticism regarding his weight and its implications for a presidential run.

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