Declared 2016 GOP candidate: Chris Christie

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Chris Christie was elected governor of New Jersey in 2009 and re-elected in 2013. Many Republicans urged him to seek the 2012 GOP presidential nomination, but he decided against a bid. Christie was tapped to deliver the keynote address at the Republican National Convention in 2012. Before he was governor, Christie served as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey.

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• January 2016: ​​Christie on Trump: 'I have a plan'

• January 2016: ​Christie aims to beat expectations in Iowa caucus

• January 2016: ​Christie vs. Rubio heats up in GOP debate

• January 2016: ​Christie: I can survive with 2nd place in New Hampshire

• January 2016: ​Christie: Hillary Clinton will cut out Rubio's heart

• January 2016: ​Christie uses Adele's 'Hello' to knock Marco Rubio

• January 2016: ​7 reasons Chris Christie is poised for an Iowa bump

• January 2016: ​Christie: Rivals are attacking me because I'm doing well

• January 2016: Christie kneecaps The Donald in N.H. speech

• December 2015: Christie: 'I’m not going to get into this name-calling craziness'

• December 2015: Christie gains in N.H. and Trump notices

• December 2015: Christie gains in polls, takes on economy critics

• December 2015: 10 things to know about Chris Christie and gun control

• December 2015: Christie: 'We are in the midst of the next world war'

• December 2015: Christie knocks Cruz, Rubio on experience issue

• November 2015: Christie wins New Hampshire Union Leader endorsement

• November 2015:Christie wants New Jersey closed to Syrian refugees

• November 2015: GOP main debate cut to 8 candidates; Christie, Huckabee out

• November 2015: Christie's moving story of a friend's addiction and death goes viral

• November 2015: Christie not on ballot but loses in N.J. vote

• November 2015: GOP Power Rankings: Rubio reigns, Christie climbs

• October 2015: Christie not amused by fantasy football question

• October 2015: Christie says he can 'cajole' Congress, but he can't keep quiet

• October 2015: Christie, N.J. Legislature battle over gun control bill veto

• October 2015: New Jersey to Chris Christie: Chuck the campaign

• October 2015: Chris Christie: It's 'exhausting' being out of New Jersey

• September 2015: Chris Christie waiting for a Scott Walker bump

• September 2015: Is the door opening for Chris Christie?

• September 2015: Christie gets the silent treatment in GOP debate

• September 2015: Christie: Bridge scandal no reflection on my leadership

• September 2015: Christie: I'm pals with Bon Jovi, not pals with Springsteen

• August 2015: Chris Christie wants to track immigrants like FedEx packages

• August 2015: Animal rights activists interrupt Chris Christie speech

• August 2015: Chris Christie struggling in campaign but sees a path

• August 2015: Chris Christie looks for Iowa boost

• August 2015: N.J. voters to Christie: Resign to run for president

• August 2015: In sparring with Rand Paul, Christie shows he can fight

• August 2015: Christie takes some pre-debate blows

• July 2015: Chris Christie to visit Iowa NASCAR track

• July 2015: Trump steals spotlight from Christie’s campaign

• July 2015: Christie endorsed by Maryland Gov. Hogan

• July 2015: As Christie campaigns, calls mount for him to step down

• July 2015: Chris Christie seeks Bridgegate apology on 'Morning Joe'

• July 2015: New Jersey to discuss Common Core pull-out plan

• July 2015: Christie makes nice on the trail in New Hampshire

•June 2015:Chris Christie officially launches White House bid

•June 2015:Chris Christie cut political teeth in Delaware

•June 2015:Fact check: The Chris Christie file

•June 2015:Chris Christie faces uphill climb in 2016 race

•June 2015:Six things to know about Chris Christie

•June 2015:Christie moves closer to 2016 presidential campaign

•June 2015:Christie's road trips cost taxpayers $184K

•June 2015:Christie hits new low in latest N.J. poll

•June 2015:Christie blasts Obama before religious conservatives

•June 2015:N.J. agency mum on Christie loyalist's six-figure job

•June 2015:Christie lays out education agenda in Iowa

•June 2015:Christie on presidential run: 'Do I want to do it?'

•June 2015:Chris Christie ex-aide fined for ethics breach

•June 2015:Christie tells Latino group GOP must broaden its outreach

•June 2015:N.J. high court sides with Christie on pensions

•June 2015:Chris Christie defends Patriot Act in S.C. visit

•May 2015:Christie: Common Core standards 'simply not working'

•May 2015:Chris Christie slams Rand Paul over Snowden

•May 2015:Bush, Christie defend NSA surveillance programs

•May 2015:Christie says he's owed apology for Bridgegate coverage

•May 2015:Dean revives 'the Dean Scream' to taunt Christie

•May 2015:Christie proposes federal tax cuts in N.H. speech

•May 2015:Christie jumps to Tom Brady's defense after Deflategate report

•May 2015:Ex-Christie allies plead not guilty in bridge case

•April 2015:Christie takes a moderate stance on immigration

•April 2015:Christie bashes Cuba over Chesimard

•April 2015:Longtime ally shuns Christie for Bush

•April 2015:Christie takes a moderate stance on immigration

•April 2015:Christie: I can beat Hillary Clinton

•April 2015:What Christie's wife and cardiologist say about 2016 bid

•April 2015:Christie takes swipe at GOP first-term prez wannabes

•April 2015:Christie jabs at Obama in New Hampshire town hall

•April 2015:N.H. trip may have revived Christie's presidential hopes

•April 2015:Chris Christie: 5 murky positions to clear up

•April 2015:Christie: Cut entitlements for rich, hike retirement age

•April 2015:Chris Christie's deal with ExxonMobil: first look

•March 2015:Christie joins court fight vs. Obama immigration plan

•March 2015:Cruz is in; what's Chris Christie waiting for?

•March 2015:Gabrielle Giffords meets with Christie on gun violence

•March 2015:Christie signs law allowing Tesla sales in N.J.

•March 2015:Christie allies launch super PAC to help White House bid

•February 2015:Chris Christie isn't toast until voters say so

•February 2015:'Passionate' Christie wants Jeb Bush to answer more questions

•February 2015:Christie says not so fast on pension deal

•February 2015:N.J. voters have mostly negative words for Christie

•February 2015:5 makeover tips for Chris Christie

•February 2015:Chris Christie's very bad week

•February 2015:Christie tries to clarify remarks about 'balance' on vaccines

•January 2015:Christie remains coy on campaign plans

•January 2015:New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie launches PAC

•January 2015:N.J. taxpayers shelling out for Chris Christie travels

•January 2015:Bad news for Chris Christie in latest poll

•January 2015:Chris Christie on presidential race: Relax and calm down

•January 2015:Fact check: Unspinning Christie's State of the State

•January 2015:Christie talks N.J. with eye on GOP prize

•January 2015:Christie speech calls for N.J. and American renewal

•January 2015:Chris Christie revs up 2016 White House preparations

•January 2015:Christie under fire as campaign takes shape

•January 2015:Feds question Chris Christie about bridge scandal

•January 2015:Probe of alleged retaliation by Christie widens

•January 2015:Potential Christie campaign manager signs with rival

•January 2015:Scott Walker taunts Chris Christie over Jerry Jones hug

•January 2015:Why Chris Christie is waiting to run for president

•January 2015:Christie defends being a fan of the Cowboys

•December 2014:Jeb Bush and Chris Christie atop GOP presidential poll

•December 2014:Poll: Christie no match for Hillary Clinton in N.J.

•December 2014:Christie grills Obama over fugitive in Cuba

•December 2014:Obama's N.J. visit could affect Christie, refueling tankers

•December 2014:Obama greeted by Christie on N.J. trip

•December 2014:Poll: Christie should quit if he runs for president

•December 2014:Christie texts to aide targeted in 'Bridgegate' probe

•December 2014:'Bridgegate' report can't put finger on Christie

•December 2014:5 things Chris Christie must do to run for president

•November 2014:The one about Chris Christie and New Jersey rest stops

•November 2014:Aides say Christie won't resign early if he runs in '16

• November 2014:2014 Election Day wins may help Christie in 2016

• October 2014:Christie stands by comments on detained nurse

• October 2014:Chris Christie: Next president 'is going to be a governor'

• October 2014:Christie heirs gamble on his White House potential

• October 2014:Chris Christie: I'd rather die than be a U.S. senator

• October 2014:3 questions will determine whether Christie runs in 2016

• September 2014:Gov. Christie disputes report about weight loss

• September 2014:Christie to bridge panel: 'Wrap up your work'

• September 2014:Christie: Decision on presidential run will be early 2015

• August 2014:Mega-fan Chris Christie argues with woman about Bruce Springsteen

• August 2014:Chris Christie joins Rick Perry's 2016 rivals in backing governor

• August 2014:Watch: Chris Christie gets down with Jamie Foxx

• August 2014:Christie won't intervene in N.J. casino closings

• August 2014:Thank a fallen N.J. gov for the legacy of Chris Christie

• August 2014:Poll: Christie's travels irk some in N.J.

• August 2014:Bridge still a drag on Christie's N.J. poll numbers

• July 2014:Christie, N.Y. candidate trade barbs over GOP support

• July 2014:Christie says he backs Hobby Lobby ruling in Iowa visit

• July 2014:Does Iowa like Christie? Poll shows many Republicans there don't

• July 2014:Conservatives blast Chris Christie ahead of Iowa trip

• June 2014:Christie urges 'culture of life' approach at faith event

• June 2014:Christie to appear on Jimmy Fallon's show: Payback time?

• May 2014:Christie: No decision on 2016 race until next year

• May 2014:Christie is in on the bridge jokes at New Jersey dinner

• May 2014:Gov. Christie cuts N.J. pension payments

• May 2014:Whew! No 'Bridge' song at 9/11 event after Christie speech

• May 2014:Christie: Running against Bush would be hard because we're friends

• May 2014:Christie strategist ordered to hand records to panel

• May 2014:Ex-official gives glimpse into fear in N.J. gov's office

• May 2014:Gov. Christie: 'I just don't care' about the Brooklyn Nets

• April 2014:Christie hits back at accusations of blustering, bombast

• April 2014:Chris Christie is man enough to be a Girl Scout

• April 2014:What Christie is not going to miss about Letterman

• April 2014:Gov. Christie named a Father of the Year

• April 2014:Christie supports unlimited campaign donations

• April 2014:More documents from Christie-backed report released

• April 2014:Former Chris Christie mentor disses protege

• April 2014:Bridgegate: Ex-Port Authority exec met feds last week

• April 2014:Report: Wildstein, key Bridgegate figure, talking to feds

• April 2014:Chris Christie says he won't legalize marijuana

• March 2014:For 2016, Christie likes Bush, Walker, Ryan

• March 2014:Port authority chairman gives resignation to Christie

• March 2014:Bridgegate won't end with Christie-backed report

• March 2014:Christie's $1 million spin-control bridge report

• March 2014:N.J. voters like Springsteen better than Christie

• March 2014:Watch: Chris Christie tosses his jacket

• March 2014:Tesla's Elon Musk blasts Christie

• March 2014:Christie finds 'silent majority' at town halls

• March 2014:Christie gets heckled and responds

• March 2014:Clinton leads Christie and other GOP hopefuls in Iowa

• March 2014:Chris Christie bridge subpoena fight in court now

• March 2014:Connections enrich Christie ally

• March 2014:Chris Christie blasts Democrats, media at CPAC

• March 2014:Conservatives warm up to Christie at CPAC

• March 2014:McCain: Christie, Bush 'viable' but no front-runner in 2016 field

• February 2014:Most Dems want Clinton to run in 2016, but GOP lukewarm to Christie

• February 2014:Christie aide, ally ridicule rabbi in new bridge texts

• February 2014:Republican governors defend Chris Christie

• February 2014:Christie no longer 'hero' of Sandy recovery, poll says

• February 2014:Christie's former aide refuses to comply with subpoena

• February 2014:Report ties Christie friend to executive in bridge probe

• February 2014:Christie can use campaign cash for subpoena expenses

• February 2014:'Star-Ledger' regrets endorsing New Jersey Gov. Christie

• February 2014:Chris Christie is getting the biography treatment

• February 2014:Early look at N.J. bridge documents called inconclusive

• February 2014:Texas candidate keeping distance from Christie

• February 2014:Ex-Christie aide invokes the Fifth in bridge probe

• February 2014:After 'all-star' snub, Chris Christie to speak at CPAC

• February 2014:Heat rising on Christie over lane closures

• January 2014:Ex-aide: Christie knew about lane closures on bridge

• January 2014:Gov. Chris Christie: New Jersey proud to host Super Bowl

• January 2014:Legal hurdles ahead for N.J. bridge probe

• January 2014:Christie re-election campaign, N.J. GOP get subpoenas

• January 2014:GOP chairman: Chris Christie should remain at RGA

• January 2014:Cuccinelli says Christie should quit RGA

• January 2014:Christie vows bipartisanship, unity in second term

• January 2014:Poll: Most doubt Christie did not know about scandal

• January 2014:Jersey Shore mayors not singing same tune on Sandy aid

• January 2014:N.J. Lt. Gov. Guadagno flatly denies Hoboken claim

• January 2014:N.J. mayor: Christie's staff held Sandy relief funds hostage

• January 2014:For Christie, no escaping 'Bridgegate,' even in Florida

• January 2014:20 'Bridgegate' subpoenas include key Christie aides

• January 2014:Port Authority: 2 Christie aides acted without its OK

• January 2014:Christie hires law firm to assist in bridge probe

• January 2014:Poll: Majority of N.J. voters say Christie is a leader

• January 2014:Walker defends Christie's handling of traffic scandal

• January 2014:First Take: Christie tries to move on to better topics

• January 2014:Can Christie focus attention away from bridge scandal?

• January 2014:New documents hide details about N.J.'s Sandy TV ads

• January 2014:Rieder: Can Christie dig out of Christie-sized jam?

• January 2014:Feds probe Sandy funds in Christie tourism ad

• January 2014:Poll: Christie not 'completely honest' about bridge

• January 2014:GOP leaders: Christie's presidential hopes not dashed

• January 2014:Likely N.J. voters think Christie knew about bridge plans

• January 2014:First Take: Christie tries to show he's not the bully

• January 2014:Lawmakers' reactions vary on Christie scandal

• January 2014:Gov. Christie fires aide, apologizes to New Jersey

• January 2014:Bridge scandal may tarnish Christie's 2016 appeal

• January 2014:E-mails tie Christie aide to bridge fracas

• January 2014:McCain 'likes' Christie, Jindal for 2016 race

• December 2013:Quinnipiac poll: Christie tops Clinton with Iowa voters

• December 2013:Christie appointee resigns amid bridge traffic uproar

• December 2013:Poll: Christie's approval rating at 65%

• December 2013:Christie critics cry foul over public records access

• December 2013:A PAC by any other name? Questions raised about groups

• December 2013:Christie dubbed Boss of the Year by 'GQ'

• November 2013:Before 2016, Christie has to position himself carefully

• November 2013:Christie's crossover strategy works outside of NJ, poll finds

• November 2013:N.Y. poll: Christie tops Cuomo in potential 2016 contest

• November 2013:Romney 'embarrassed' and 'upset' by Christie leaks

• November 2013:Paul bashes Christie for Sandy ads

• November 2013:Christie promises to focus on N.J. — for now

• November 2013:What's next for Chris Christie?

• November 2013:Poll: Clinton leads Christie in early look at 2016

• November 2013:'Time' editor defends Christie 'elephant' cover

• November 2013:Presidential campaign? What presidential campaign?

• November 2013:GOP hopes to repeat Christie's success with Hispanics

• November 2013:Christie leaves door open for 2016 presidential bid

• November 2013:Christie wins re-election; seen as prelude to 2016

• November 2013:McAuliffe, Christie, de Blasio claim election wins

• November 2013:Book looks at Romney's 'fishy' running mate choices

• October 2013:Special-interest money in N.J. election hits record high

• October 2013:Poll: N.J. voters say Gov. Christie should run in 2016

• October 2013:Doctor says Christie has adopted 'healthy lifestyle'

• October 2013:N.J. Gov. Christie drops challenge to same-sex marriage

• October 2013:Storm, scandal send Christie, McDonnell on different paths

• October 2013:Does Chris Christie really want a GOP legislature?

• October 2013:Gov. Christie pokes fun at Booker's Senate victory

• October 2013:Buono, Christie trade barbs in final debate

• October 2013:Christie in 2016? Ask again later

• October 2013:N.J. Gov. Christie spends time on Capitol Hill

• October 2013:Chris Christie won't get his regular suite for the Super Bowl

• October 2013:Chris Christie hangs with Jerry Jones at Cowboys game

• October 2013:Norquist cites Christie among candidates who could "pass the laugh test"

• October 2013:Heated sparring but no knockouts in N.J. debate

• October 2013:Christie's campaign ad touts themes for now and 2016

• September 2013:Poll: N.J. residents think Christie will seek presidency

• September 2013:Christie's new campaign ad touts New Jersey record

• September 2013:Chris Christie picks wife over Rand Paul

• September 2013:Poll: Christie is average on job creation, gay marriage

• September 2013:Gov. Christie's staff salutes his birthday with video

• August 2013:N.J. poll shows Christie maintains big lead

• August 2013:Christie backs former GOP rival for Senate over Booker

• August 2013:N.J. Gov. Christie signs ban on gay conversion therapy

• August 2013:Christie defeats opponent — in Cockroach Derby

• August 2013:Christie stands by ad contract, rejects cost criticism

• August 2013:Clinton, Christie leading in N.H. poll

• August 2013:Christie, Clinton top 'hot politician' list

• August 2013:Christie heads to Vegas for event with GOP mega-donor

• July 2013:Rand Paul vs. Chris Christie sparring escalates

• July 2013:Chris Christie makes Jersey summer playlist

• June 2013:Christie says no place for partisanship after disaster

• June 2013:Christie: N.Y. Mets 'stink' but they're my team

• June 2013:Christie to put off presidential decision until 2015

• June 2013:Bill Clinton, Gov. Christie bond over disaster policy

• May 2013:Obama, Christie praise N.J. rebuilding efforts

• May 2013:Obama, Christie to tour the Jersey Shore

• May 2013:Michelle Obama: Chris Christie is 'terrific'

• May 2013:Gov. Christie opens up about weight-loss surgery

• May 2013:Gov. Christie pokes fun at his beloved fleece jacket

• May 2013:Gov. Christie: Weight-loss surgery about health

• May 2013:Gov. Christie hauls in $6.2M for 2nd term

• May 2013:Hillary, Chris Christie to speak at Bill Clinton event

• May 2013:Christie touts 'Jersey Proud' in first campaign ad

• April 2013:Christie: Obama 'kept every promise' on Sandy recovery

• April 2013:Support for N.J.'s Christie down slightly in latest poll

• April 2013:N.J. governor among those disturbed by video of Rutgers coach

• March 2013:Gov. Christie, wife illustrate growing trend

• March 2013:N.J. governor announces takeover of Camden schools

• March 2013:Chris Christie shakes hands with Shaq

• March 2013:N.J.'s Christie courts out-of-state donors

• February 2013:Christie wins support from Democratic mayors

• February 2013:Sequester could scuttle Christie's budget plans

• February 2013:Christie dissed for conservative event

• January 2013:Rand Paul slams Chris Christie for NRA comments