9. Chris Christie: D-
Economic Liberty: C-
Personal Liberty: F
Foreign Policy: F
Honesty: D
Christie supports NSA spying, saying that any critics of the program (particularly within the GOP) are “dangerous” and that they should talk to the families of 9/11 victims. Even though Christie has acknowledged that the War on Drugs has been a failure, he thinks that medical marijuana is merely a guise for full legalization, and that marijuana is a gateway drug.
He has also referred to non-interventionism as “isolationism” and has stated that the US should make clear to the world “what we stand for.” He has also shown an inclination toward crony capitalism, as he blocked Tesla from marketing its direct sales model in New Jersey. There is also significant question as to how Governor Christie used the funds allotted to his state in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
