The Fat Man Sings

There's an old saying that the opera isn't over until the fat lady sings.  In Republican politics, it isn't a fat lady but a fat man, New Jersey governor Chris Christie.  In 2012, in the week before the election, Christie hugged president Obama when he came to view the damage from hurricane Sandy.  Then Christie lauded Obama for his efforts.  It broke all momentum for Mitt Romney and was a big cause of Romney's loss and Obama's victory.  (To be fair, it was far from the only cause, but it was major nevertheless.)  Now Christie has once again stepped into the mix to hurt the Republicans.  Today, Christie endorsed Donald Trump for president.  Think about that.  For endless months, when Christie was running for president, he had nothing nice to say about Trump.  (Okay, to be fair, Christie was more walking for president since he is too big to actually run.)  It is true that Christie concentrated his efforts on passing Rubio and Cruz and, to a lesser extent Kasich.  That effort failed miserably in New Hampshire and Christie dropped out two weeks ago.  In what looks like an attempt to get even with Rubio and Cruz for beating him, Christie has now endorsed their rival. 

It's interesting that Christie came forward with the endorsement just as Trump was reeling after his big defeat in last night's debate.  Christie was there to try to change the subject.

To be honest, I've never much liked Christie.  Even so, this latest move seems like nothing more than an attempt to be attorney general should Trump win.  If Christie had never said anything about Trump in the past, one might understand his current position, but we all heard Christie talk about how Trump (and others) were unqualified to be president.  Amazing what two weeks and the possibility of being attorney general can do for a politician's point of view.