Politico: ”While the timing puts Christie out in front rather early, it will allow him to claim credit if a dam of support starts breaking Romney’s way. So far, even with Perry’s troubles in his campaign, it’s been more like a trickle of establishment types toward Romney.
NY Times: “Having never run for office nationwide, Mr. Christie does not have a following to hand over to Mr. Romney in key early voting states. But his reputation as blunt truth-teller in New Jersey could help Mr. Romney with people who doubt his core beliefs.”
