Chris Christie to Stump for Steve King

Press Release

(AMES) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will keynote Rep. Steve King’s (R- Kiron) Defenders of Freedom luncheon Thursday, September 20, 2012, in Sioux City, Iowa. Christie also headlined a fundraiser for King in the summer of 2011.

 "Governor Christie and his wife, Mary Pat, are great friends. We first met when he was set up for a political excoriation before the House Judiciary Committee by then Chairman John Conyers (D-Michigan). I thought, 'Here is a principled, direct, and very smart man who is unjustly the target of partisan attack’,” said King. "I used every minute to bring out the real truth and Chris Christie never forgot that day. When he offered to return to Iowa to help my campaign, it was a clear demonstration of the kind of character Governor Christie has and an example that shows why he has been so successful in New Jersey." 

King continued, “Under Governor Christie’s leadership, New Jersey’s economy is turning around and he’s balancing the state budget without raising taxes. He exemplifies a defender of freedom. I look forward to having Governor Christie back in Iowa.”

The 5^th Annual Defenders of Freedom fundraiser will be held at Bev’s on the River in Sioux City, Iowa from noon-1:30 p.m. on September 20^th. Individuals interested in purchasing tickets may call 1-888-722-4704 or email RSVP@campaign-headquarters.com.