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Chris Christie Withdraws from 2024 Race Prior to Iowa Caucuses

  • Posted on January 11, 2024
  • Politics
  • By Arijit Dutta
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Republican contender Chris Christie exits the 2024 presidential race, expressing concern over the party's divisive atmosphere under Donald Trump. The unexpected move reshapes dynamics, influencing the face-off between rivals Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis as they intensify their campaigns ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

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In a strategic move before Iowa's caucuses, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie withdrew from the 2024 Republican presidential race, disrupting the path for former President Donald Trump's easy nomination. Citing the party's divisive nature, Christie expressed his goal to counter the hate and selfishness prevalent under Trump's leadership.

Surprisingly, Christie's departure followed recent criticisms of his rival, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, during a fiery debate with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Despite Christie's reliance on New Hampshire's primary, he admitted the lack of a winning path, prompting him to suspend his campaign.

Christie's surprising exit, just weeks before New Hampshire's primary, defied earlier claims that he was the sole candidate capable of challenging Trump. However, with his withdrawal, allies of Haley, including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, hoped to redirect Christie's supporters towards Haley, potentially transforming the race into a two-candidate contest against Trump.

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Despite Christie's strong stance against Trump's criminal indictments, his unfavorable ratings remained high within a party loyal to the former president. Christie outlasted other contenders but struggled to gain significant traction in national polls, which often showed him in single digits.

In a heated primary debate, Haley and DeSantis engaged in intense exchanges, calling each other liars and challenging their records. As the Iowa caucuses loomed, Trump's absence from the debate allowed him a prime-time Fox News platform, highlighting the high-stakes nature of the GOP race. The exit of Christie adds a new dimension to the evolving dynamics of the 2024 Republican presidential contest.

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