What They're Saying About Chris Christie at Tonight's Fox News Business Debate Part 3
“Christie Excels”
“Chris Christie Steals The Show With Strong Performance At Undercard Debate”
Americans for Tax Reform's Grover Norquist: "Chris Christie had a great debate and deserves to return to the main stage. (The man knows how to veto Democrat tax hikes.)"
The Weekly Standard’s Jonathan Last: “Christie Excels, Jindal Goes Rabid”
CNN’s S.E. Cupp: “My most important takeaway from undercard debate: Chris Christie belongs on the main stage.”
NH Now’s Chris Ryan: “Great performance by @ChrisChristie tonight. We wove stories with policy and was above the fray. Helped himself a lot.”
TIME: “Chris Christie Proves His Mettle in Undercard”
• “The New Jersey Governor’s performance Tuesday in a Fox Business battle showed that he has already flash-forwarded to a general election against presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.”
• “He came out ready for a fight and, instead of pouncing on those standing between him and the Republican nomination, he imagined he was debating Clinton. The result was a stunning indictment from the former U.S. Attorney on Clinton and her policies.”
• “If Christie keeps this pace and tone, he might be closer to the nomination than the polling suggests.”
The Weekly Standard’s Michael Warren: “Christie Delivers Solid Hits on Hillary at Undercard Debate”
The New York Times: “Chris Christie Looks to Rise Above the Fray”
• “Mr. Christie, the governor of New Jersey, made the most of his time onstage with three other candidates …”
• “Mr. Christie showed some of the raw political talent that few in the sprawling Republican field possess, and he easily outshined those who were onstage with him.”
The Washington Post’s James Hohmann: “Top 3 Twitter Moments during 1st debate...2. Christie on supporting cops”
Tammy Bruce: “Christie did a great job, continuing his resurgence. I've never been a fan but even I am beginning to like him.”
CNN’s Ben Ferguson: “have to admit @ChrisChristie had a good night and would be fun to see debate @HillaryClinton”
The Guardian’s Ben Jacobs: “Chris Christie Steals The Show With Strong Performance At Undercard Debate”
National Review: Jindal Goes on Offense in Undercard, But Christie Comes Out on Top
• “Despite repeated jabs from Jindal, Christie refused to take the bait, promising to keep his ‘eye on the ball’ and focus his fire on Hillary Clinton.”
• “Christie...parried Jindal with ease, turning in a performance that garnered unambiguously positive reviews.”
Des Moines Register: “Several Iowa political experts said afterward most of the candidates generally performed well and offered substantive policy perspectives at the Milwaukee forum, but New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appeared to get the highest marks.”
Dianne Bystrom, Director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University: “Christie has the traditionally recognized best debating skills – he looks directly at the camera; he is usually succinct, he uses the phrase ‘When I am your president;’ and he attacked Hillary Clinton, as the presumed Democratic nominee, a lot.”
Politico: “Christie Executed His Plan: Attack Hillary Clinton”
National Review’s Jay Nordlinger: “It was a great night for Christie, because he had loads of time to strut his stuff (which was good stuff).”
Lifezette’s Brendan Kirby: “@ChrisChristie had strong night.”
