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New Jersey Governor-elect Chris Christie greets supporters before delivering his victory speech at election night headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey, in this November 3, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Jeff Zelevansky/Files

New Jersey Governor-elect Chris Christie greets supporters before delivering his victory speech at election night headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey, in this November 3, 2009 file photo.

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WASHINGTON | Wed Mar 2, 2011 10:08am EST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, being prodded by some conservatives to make a U.S. presidential run in 2012, said in an interview he believed he could win the Republican nomination but was not ready to be president.

"I have people calling me and saying to me 'Let me explain to you how you could win.' And I'm like, 'You're barking up the wrong tree. I already know I could win.' That's not the issue," Christie said in an interview released on the National Review Online, when asked if he could be the Republican nominee.

"But I've got to believe I'm ready to be president, and I don't," Christie said.

Christie has said repeatedly he does not feel ready for the highest U.S. office, but has not said so firmly he felt he could lead the Republican field.

"I see the opportunity both at the primary level and at the general election level. I see the opportunity," he said in the interview.

Christie drew national attention as a corruption-busting U.S. attorney who won convictions or guilty pleas against a number of public officials. He has since proved to be a popular governor in a traditionally Democratic state, despite strong stands against abortion and gay marriage.

Several big-name Republicans are maneuvering for the party's nomination to take on President Barack Obama, a Democrat, in the 2012 election.

(Washington World Desk)
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tmc wrote:
I think I could vote for him. It would be nice to see him in the debates at least.

Mar 02, 2011 7:09am EST  --  Report as abuse
texoman wrote:
Remember where he was while his state nearly shut-down during the massive snow storm. Believe him when he says he is not ready, he should have left Disney World in Florida and managed the crisis back at his state capital.

Mar 02, 2011 8:41am EST  --  Report as abuse
IrishSunDevils wrote:
From what I have seen or read in the media, this guy seems very logical in his approach. I would not mind him having him as the governor of my state.

Mar 02, 2011 10:40am EST  --  Report as abuse
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