The New Jersey governor was critical of the libertarianism that is growing in both parties & specifically identifies Rand Paul.

 

Recent poll shows Christie as the GOP front-runner for 2016.

 

During a panel discussion with Republican governors on Thursday night in Aspen, Colo., New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said libertarians who criticize the National Security Agency’s domestic spying operation were “dangerous,” because such criticisms inhibit the federal government’s ability to stop terrorism. Christie pointed to Paul as an example.

“This strain of libertarianism that’s going through both parties right now and making big headlines, I think, is a very dangerous thought,” Christie said, prompting the panel moderator to ask if he was referring to Paul.

“You can name any number of people, and he’s one of them. I mean, these esoteric, intellectual debates — I want them to come to New Jersey and sit across from the widows and the orphans and have that conversation. And they won’t, because that’s a much tougher conversation to have.”

 

Chris Christie: Rise of libertarians like Rand Paul is ?dangerous?

FKYW may be one of the most dangerous men on the planet.

FKYW may be one of the most dangerous men on the planet.

 

Him & Habib both.

And Bluegrasscard, I bet the government is already spying on him...

I don't drink the Libertarian Kool-Aid but I do agree with more and more of their positions. My biggest disagreement is with their attitude towards law enforcement, but I agree with a lot of their platform.

Sounds like two party paranoia coming from Christie. And rightfully so. They better be scared.

I don't drink the Libertarian Kool-Aid but I do agree with more and more of their positions. My biggest disagreement is with their attitude towards law enforcement, but I agree with a lot of their platform.

 

Same here.

 

Having said that, I still really like Christie.

I'm not a big Christie fan and I don't think he can be elected President for the GOP either. He COULD win the primary but I don't see anyway he can win a general election.

I'm not a big Christie fan and I don't think he can be elected President for the GOP either. He COULD win the primary but I don't see anyway he can win a general election.

 

I see it the other way around.

 

I think it's Christie, Bush, or Paul Ryan in 2016 for the GOP.

He says it's "esoteric." I say it's "illegal."

I see it the other way around.

 

I think it's Christie, Bush, or Paul Ryan in 2016 for the GOP.

 

You could be right....I'm just not a Christie Fan, so maybe my opinion of his chances is a bit jaded. But I felt the same way about Mitt and unfortunately turned out to be right.

You could be right....I'm just not a Christie Fan, so maybe my opinion of his chances is a bit jaded. But I felt the same way about Mitt and unfortunately turned out to be right.

 

If Romney had run against an older model robot, he would have had a chance.

If Romney had run against an older model robot, he would have had a chance.

He could have beaten Bob Dole I'll bet!

The plantman could have beaten Bob Dole.

The plantman could have beaten Bob Dole.

 

Even I would have voted for plantman.