Who would Christie pick for Lt. Governor?
By Max Pizarro, PolitickerNJ.com ReporterIn taverns, Elks Lodges and country clubs, politicos have paired the name of nearly every Republican elected official in the state with that of former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie as a potential running mate.
But in the event he wins the Republican Party nomination this year, the following are the names of some Republican politicians who have been mentioned most often as a complement to Christie.
Take a look at the short list and the odds of the possible picks.
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