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politics2 years ago

"Christie Claps Back at Sununu, Stands Firm in 2024 Race Amid Trump Tensions"

Chris Christie has rebuffed New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu's suggestion that his 2024 presidential bid is at a "dead end," asserting his determination to stay in the race despite low polling numbers. Christie criticized Sununu for his change in stance towards Donald Trump and for endorsing Nikki Haley, while Sununu hinted that Christie should endorse Haley to remain relevant and help defeat Trump. Christie remains committed to his campaign, especially in New Hampshire, where he has a stronger polling position.

politics2 years ago

Sununu Critiques Trump's 'Victim Card' Tactics and Ballot Strategies

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu criticized efforts to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the 2024 GOP primary ballots, suggesting it would enable Trump to further utilize his "victim card" strategy. Sununu, a Trump critic, deemed the disqualification attempts, like the one in Maine, as politically motivated and counterproductive. He anticipates the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn such challenges, ensuring Trump's presence on ballots nationwide. The Maine Secretary of State had previously ruled Trump ineligible based on the 14th Amendment due to his actions related to the Capitol riot, a decision that is being legally contested.

politics2 years ago

Sununu Challenges Trump's 'Victim Card' Tactics, Endorses Haley for 2024

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu criticized the removal of Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballots in Maine and Colorado, suggesting it would bolster Trump's narrative of being a victim. Trump's legal team plans to appeal the decisions, which are based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. Sununu, who supports Nikki Haley for the Republican nomination, believes Trump should be on the ballot in all states to allow for a fair contest. He also downplayed Haley's recent misstep regarding the Civil War and dismissed attacks from GOP rival Chris Christie as a sign of Haley's growing prominence in the race.

politics2 years ago

"Ballot Battles and Martyrdom: The Fallout of Trump's Disqualification and Democracy's Strain"

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu agrees that efforts to remove Donald Trump from the Maine ballot could backfire by portraying him as a martyr. Sununu, a critic of Trump, supports Nikki Haley for the GOP nomination and believes that legal challenges to Trump's candidacy will likely fail, ensuring he remains on the ballot in all states. The Maine Secretary of State's decision to disqualify Trump, citing his involvement in the January 6 insurrection, has sparked a contentious legal and political debate. Sununu criticizes the move as politically motivated and counterproductive.