Gov. Christie announces presidential run

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announces his run for president.

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Christie gives a shoutout to his siblings, his dad - who is here - and his late mother.

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:21:36 PM
Christie talking about the influence of "strong women," his two grandmothers who he said raised children largely on their own.

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:23:52 PM
Multiple references in Christie's speech to "strong women," describing his grandmothers, mother

by Maddie Hanna via twitter 6/30/2015 3:24:10 PM
Mom told Christie: "Christopher if you work hard enough you can be anything."

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:24:38 PM
Christie telling story of his father working at Breyers and going to school at night to get his degree.

by Melissa Hayes via twitter retweeted by AndrewSeidman 6/30/2015 3:24:56 PM
"This country needs to work together again," Christie says.

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:25:54 PM
Christie going thru his record: tenure reform, pensions. "Not only can you govern this state, you can lead it to a better day."

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:27:16 PM
Christie talks about the hard work of his parents and "how amazing this country is."

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:27:17 PM
"Government doesn't even pretend to work anymore."

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:28:11 PM
"Americans are not angry. Americans are filled with anxiety," Christie says. Says Congress & President don't talk to each other.

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:28:25 PM
"Both parties have failed our country," Christie said. Compromise not a dirty word, he says.

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:28:45 PM
Gov Christie: "Im here today to tell you that anxiety can be swept away by strong leadership and decisiveness to lead America again."

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:29:47 PM
"We must tell each other the truth about the problems we have." Christie says

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:30:31 PM
Christie touts what he's done in New Jersey.

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:30:35 PM
Christie says truth is that government is dysfunctional. but that can change.

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:31:27 PM
Christie said compromise between parties shouldn't be viewed as dirty.

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:31:45 PM
Christie: "We need to decide we can make a difference."

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:31:47 PM
"Every morning I wake up with the opportunity to do something great," Christie on best part of his job.

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:31:58 PM
"Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for president of the United States." Christie says

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:32:58 PM
loud applause in 1,000-packed room

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:33:10 PM
"I'm ready to fight for the people of the United States."

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:33:36 PM
Christie says as govr and US atty, he's spent 13 yrs "fighting for fairness and justice and opportunity for the people of the state of" NJ

by Maddie Hanna via twitter 6/30/2015 3:34:02 PM
Christie: need entitlement reform, 4 percent economic growth.

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:34:14 PM
Christie: fight has made me stronger. "And I am now ready to fight for the people of the United States of America."

by Maddie Hanna via twitter 6/30/2015 3:34:32 PM
Experience in NJ "has made me stronger. And I’m now ready to fight for the people of the United States of America," Christie says.

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:34:40 PM
There's only one indispensable force for good in the world: a strong, unequivocal America, Gov says

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:36:02 PM
"President Obama lives in his own world, not in our world"...weak and feckless foreign policy. Then dings Hillary.

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:36:59 PM
by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:37:01 PM
Christie: “I mean what I say and I say what I mean, and that’s what America needs right now.”

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:38:08 PM
Christie: "Obama lives in his own world not ours."

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:38:09 PM
"I mean what I say and I say what I mean."

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:39:19 PM
"As governor I’ve proven you can stand up and fight the most powerful special interests this state has to have."

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:39:23 PM
Won't have to worry abt whether Christie's qualified, he says: As gov, "stood up against economic calamity & unprecedented natural disaster"

by Maddie Hanna via twitter 6/30/2015 3:39:53 PM
Christie touts Sandy recovery. Folks outside are protesting, saying they still aren't back in their homes more than two years after storm.

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:40:25 PM
Christie promises a campaign that is not pandering or focus-tested, answers that are honest, whether it makes you cringe or not.

by dracioppi via twitter retweeted by AndrewSeidman 6/30/2015 3:40:48 PM
Christie said he will run "a campaign without spin," and say what he means even "if it makes you cringe once in a while."

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:41:16 PM
Christie on his "tell it like it is" slogan: "The truth will set us free, everybody."

by Maddie Hanna via twitter 6/30/2015 3:41:31 PM
"We are going to tell it like it is today so we can create a better opt for every American tomorrow. The truth will set us free, everybody."

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:41:31 PM
Christie: "I am ready to work with you, to restore America to its rightful place in the wolrd, and to restore the American dream"...

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:44:01 PM
Christie's speech concludes, says he's going to win.

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:44:46 PM
.@ChrisChristie launches presidential run. @maddiehanna first take: philly.com/philly/news/po…

by Andrew Seidman via twitter 6/30/2015 3:46:59 PM
Christie on what kind of president he wants to be if elected:

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:47:20 PM
.@ChrisChristie launches presidential run. @maddiehanna first take: philly.com/philly/news/po…

by Andrew Seidman via twitter retweeted by ErinMcPSU 6/30/2015 3:47:38 PM
Strong announcement from Christie. Showed exactly who he is: confident w/ a clear mind. Will now go live in NH. Narrow path. Has to beat Jeb

by Matt Mackowiak via twitter retweeted by AndrewSeidman 6/30/2015 3:48:05 PM
And with a hug to his family on stage, Christie 2016 announcement is a wrap, taping with @MLauer now

by Heather Haddon via twitter retweeted by AndrewSeidman 6/30/2015 3:48:11 PM
Bon Jovi playing as Christie hugs his family, shakes hands of supporters.

by Erin McCarthy via twitter 6/30/2015 3:53:04 PM
Christie declares presidential run.
philly.com/philly/news/po…

by Philly Inquirer via twitter retweeted by maddiehanna 6/30/2015 3:53:14 PM

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