Former Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie hinted at a potential run on a third-party ticket with the political organization No Labels, provided they found a Democratic running mate for him, according to a report by The Chicago Sun-Times.
Dan Webb, the lawyer overseeing the vetting process for No Labels’ candidates, revealed that Christie expressed willingness to lead a bipartisan “unity ticket” to counter Donald Trump, but only if paired with a Democratic vice presidential candidate.
Chris Christie (Credits: NPR)
Despite Christie’s openness, No Labels struggled to find a Democrat willing to join the ticket, leading to the initiative’s collapse. “Chris was ready to run with one condition,” Webb explained, highlighting the challenges of forming a bipartisan ticket in the current polarized political climate.
Christie, who has been a vocal critic of Trump, suspended his own presidential campaign earlier this year and has publicly committed to preventing Trump’s reelection.
“I’m going to make sure that in no way do I enable Donald Trump to ever be President of the United States again, and that’s more important than my own personal ambition,” Christie stated during his campaign suspension.
Donald Trump (Credits: CNN)
In late March, despite speculations of joining No Labels, Christie confirmed he would not pursue a third-party candidacy without a clear path to victory and out of concern that it might inadvertently aid Trump’s campaign.
His decision underscores the problems and strategic calculations involved in third-party runs, especially in a highly divided electoral environment.
