Christie will not take State matching funds for the primary cycle

Governor Chris Christie’s reelection campaign announced today that they will not be accepting taxpayer funds for the primary election.

“In response to Governor Christie’s decisive leadership and clear record of historic, bipartisan reform, we’ve seen an unprecedented level of financial support from donors across all 21 counties in New Jersey.  This positive reaction during such a short period of time only continues to grow daily which is why Governor Christie’s campaign has decided not to pursue matching funds for this primary election cycle” said Bill Palatucci.

“I would also like to thank Todd Christie, Jon Hanson and the entire finance committee for their continued efforts. They have been a tremendous help in reaching the campaign’s fundraising goals.”

Christie’s campaign reported raising $2.139 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 and $2.08 million cash on hand.

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Todd Chrisite: Governor Is Not Running For President

Governor Chris Christie’s brother Todd told the Star Ledger that the governor has not changed his mind about not running for president in 2012.

Christie’s brother, a well-connected Republican fundraiser, said the governor hasn’t changed his mind.

“I’m sure that he’s not going to run,” Todd Christie said. “If he’s lying to me, I’ll be as stunned as I’ve ever been in my life.”

The on again off again Christie for President buzz reached a fever pitch in the last twenty four hours after former Governor Tom Kean, a Christie mentor since childhood, told the National Review that the governor was seriously considering entering the race.

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