Politics & Government

Is Christie the Right Choice for Veep?

Several polls indicate that he is a strong choice, especially among people in the Northeast, but will the governor's temperament alienate voters across the country?

Speculation is running high on who Mitt Romney will pick for his vice president, and it appears that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is high on the list.

Several polls show former Secretary of State Condeleeza Rice, rival Rick Santorum and Christie as voter favorites to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Also among consideration, is Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. A Quinnipiac poll showed Christie as the lead choice.

According to another poll, it's already a tight race between Obama and Romney, who have hit the campaign trail to woo voters.

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Could the ticket of Romney and Christie give the GOP hopeful the edge he needs to beat the incumbent president? 

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