Christie Super PAC Forms Ahead Of Likely WH Bid

The New York Times reports:

Allies of former Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey have formed a super PAC to support him in the nascent Republican primary, as he makes preparations for a likely campaign kickoff in the next two weeks, according to an official with the group and others briefed on the matter.

Mr. Christie’s candidacy is likely to to focus in part on drawing a stark contrast with former President Donald J. Trump. Mr. Christie supported Mr. Trump in 2016 and worked with him during his presidency, but they split over Mr. Trump’s claims on election night in 2020 that the race was stolen from him.

People who have been close to Mr. Christie for years are leading the outside group, Tell It Like It Is, which is laying the groundwork for an imminent announcement, one of the people briefed on the matter said.

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Brian Jones, a former McCain and Romney adviser in their campaigns, will run the super PAC. Bill Palatucci will chair it. Advisors Maria Comella and Mike DuHaime are expected to move to the campaign after an announcement https://t.co/YiOQU0hrlO

— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) May 30, 2023