Politics & Government

Christie Celebrates Primary Win With Eye on '4 More Years'

Governor will face Democrat Barbara Buono, who defeated Troy Webster to earn her respective nomination for the November elections.

Amid chants of "four more years" from Republicans from around the state, Gov. Chris Christie celebrated his primary win Tuesday night with a GOP event at the Bridgewater Marriott.

Christie thanked the gathered crowd for their support as he easily defeated opponent Seth Grossman to earn the Republican nomination in the November election.

Christie will face Democrat Barbara Buono, who defeated Troy Webster to earn her respective nomination for the November elections.

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"America will be watching to see if the elections will be about tomorrow or yesterday," Christie said as he stood on stage with his wife, Mary Pat, and four children. "New Jersey's tomorrows are filled with much more potential than our yesterdays."

The event was held near Christie's campaign headquarters on Route 22, also in Bridgewater. Mayor Dan Hayes said he is pleased to have the governor's headquarters in his town.

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"I think it shows a real interest in the township, and in the alignment of what we're accomplishing with what he is accomplishing," he said. "He has support in this town, and that is also why he chose to be here."

In his speech, Christie spoke about where the state was four years ago, when he was elected to the governor's office. He spoke about a lack of jobs, higher spending and more, and said that all that has changed.

Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno said this is a fight worth having.

"It is about making sure life is better for our children and our children's children," she said.

Samuel Raia, chairman of the New Jersey Republican Committee, said this will be a critical year for the Republicans, particularly during the election season.

"We have a responsibility to make change for the state of New Jersey and to make sure the state moves forward," he said. "We have the opportunity to change the Senate and the Assembly to give Gov. Christie the help he needs to move forward."

Now, Christie said, it is about continuing their momentum for another four years.

"The message I want to bring over the next four years is that if it can happen to me, it can happen to anybody," he said, as guests held up signs showing their support.

"We're presented with the opportunity to make an example for the country in New Jersey," he added. "Today, 60 percent of New Jerseyans know we are going in the right direction."


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