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Polls During the past month, Gov. Chris Christie has been to several states for fundraisers and he is now in Mexico on a trade mission. Do you approve of all these travels? Yes. His visits help raise the profile of New Jersey and can only help the state.

No. He should stay home and focus on New Jersey’s problems.

No. He would make a terrible president and he should stop trying to dupe people into believing in him.

Yes. I think he would make a great president, and these visits help lay the groundwork for his candidacy. View Results Loading ... Loading ... Polls Archive

Christie’s travels Nov. 20-22: Phoenician Resort, Phoenix, AZ ... Republican Governors Association meeting. Dec. 5: Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK ... $125 per person 'birthday celebration' fundraiser for Gov. Mary Fallin. TRIP CANCELLED DUE TO ICE STORM IN OKLAHOMA. Dec. 6: The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, ID ... $1000 per couple for VIP reception, $50 for rally for Gov. Butch Otter. Dec. 11: Blue Ribbon Pavilion at Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, VT ... $1,000 per couple for private reception, $50 per ticket for cocktails/dinner at Vermont Republican Party's Welcome Winter Gala.



