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Tuesday, February 05, 2013  New Jersey Gov. Christie, Letterman share laughs about fat jokes during his 1st 'Late Show' appearance

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Christie also says that losing the last two presidential elections shows Republicans "need to be thinking about doing something different."

Thursday, January 03, 2013  New Jersey Gov. Christie blasted Republican U.S. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio for delaying a vote on a $60 billion aid package for Superstorm Sandy recovery.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Republicans in full roar, mocking Obama, cheering their man, in long-sought show of unity

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Even before Romney makes VP pick, Obama campaign begins effort to pick apart GOP running mate

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Mitt Romney's wife has disclosed a tantalizing detail about her husband's intensely secret vice presidential search: He's considering choosing a woman.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  The field of candidates narrows to Romney and Perry, as Romney plans a trip to Charleston Thursday to speak on the Yorktown and at The Citadel.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Former Massachusetts Gov. Romney brushes aside talk of a Christie candidacy, saying that's his choice

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Despite New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie saying he will not make a 2012 GOP presidential bid, South Carolina Republican lawmakers are publicly pushing him to run.  Ten GOP House members held a press conference Wednesday to encourage Christie to start campaigning.

Friday, May 27, 2011  For Republican presidential contenders who once supported combatting global warming, the race is heating up. Most of the GOP White House hopefuls have stepped back from their previous positions on global warming.