Chris Christie Asked Point Blank About Running For President: 'Why Do You Want To Do This?'

During a town hall in Derry, New Hampshire, GOP Presidential candidate and former Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) was asked why he wants to be President.

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[DavidinSLO]

98% of the negative comments are about his weight. Got it. Few, if any, negative comments about his policies, character, or vision for the country.

[Solidus]

They need to check the structural integrity of that podium.

[tynao]

Because he needs an excuse to not be working out

[danielmckee]

He is as dishonest as the day is long - cannot be trusted !

[ausgang]

Such a good honest man, who cares about changing people's lives. President is too small for Christie, he should run for God.

[richardkulik]

nobody ahywhere would elect him us president- what is the

[johnterlisner]

If you run for political office, you get to keep all the campaign contributions win, or lose.

[ringmasterjeb]

The Penguin looks like he collided into a few Hometown Buffet all you can eat Grand Slam breakfast platters.

[Invisibleghost]

Forget president i just like see him run

[TheLavenderLover]

Chris Christie is an embarrassment to New Jersey tax payers and is no longer relevant. Move on.

[richardjyoung]

No way !!! He couldn't even run New Jersey let alone our country

[hunk]

Get more donations for his cravings 🍕 🍔 🍰

[evadams]

He looks like he doubled his snacks again

[charleshemphill]

That big bowl of cocaine for breakfast gets you outta bed.

[MarcySikder]

Go rule over your bridge, Christie. You can’t handle President.

[WilliamPatton-qqvz]

Krispy Kreme Christie can't even wipe his own butt... doughnuts get Christie outta bed

[mikehigh]

I love this country would be a better answer, this guy is a joke

[christopherc.]

HAm sandwiches get you out of bed in the morning

[pasqualeagosta]

I think it’s because he needs a knew and Bigger Refrigerator …what a waist ….

[FulNitoPR]

The only position this guy Chris can run for President Pizza Hut buffet spaghetti meat ball open table pizzas that is period