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Presidential Run Questions Follow Gov. Christie’s Health Scare

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks to the media outside of the Somerset Medical Center emergency room, Thursday, July 28, 2011. (credit: AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks to the media outside of the Somerset Medical Center emergency room, Thursday, July 28, 2011. (credit: AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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HOBOKEN, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Governor Chris Christie appeared in good spirits and good health when he left a Somerville hospital Thursday night.

With his health no longer an immediate concern, reporters at a news conference outside the hospital quickly turned to whether Christie would be fit enough to mount a run for the White House.

Christie has long denied any intention to seek the presidency in 2012. Even if he were to run, Christie said his health wouldn’t be a concern.

“I certainly don’t think this has any role to play with it all. I think you judge people by what they do every day,” Christie said.

The governor kicked off the most recent speculation about a presidential bid Monday when he visited Iowa for an education summit and to raise money for a local congressman.

“At the end of the day, if I decided that I wanted to run for president, I think you know me Charlie, I’d do it. But if there are people who don’t think I’m up for it, then don’t vote for me,” he said.

Christie was rushed to the hospital Thursday out of an “abundance of caution,” according to spokesman Michael Drewniak.

He was experiencing shortness of breath while en route to an event at a farm in central New Jersey. Doctors spent several hours running tests on the 48-year-old, and found it was due to complications from years of being an asthmatic.

“I took the rescue inhaler that I have — didn’t have the effect it normally has. I started to feel light-headed and spoke to the troopers and said that I wasn’t feeling well, apparently didn’t look all that well,” he said.

“I feel great now. A little tired, but other than tired, I feel fine, you know, relieved,” he added.

When asked if his health scare had anything to do with his weight, Christie answered “I think the weight exacerbates everything.”

“You know, I’ve been pretty candid about that right from the start of my public career,” he said. “The lighter I am, the healthier I’ll be, so I’m sure it affects it. Though I gotta say, I don’t think it had any effect on today. I think it is much of the atmosphere this week. It’s been very humid.”

“In these really humid hot times, that tends to make me asthmatic a little more. The air is a little thick. It’s just a lot more difficult to breathe,” he added.

Maria Comella, Christie’s deputy chief of staff, said the governor’s EKG, blood work and chest X-ray came back “normal.”

“He started to feel a little bit slight of breath, sort of typical for him, not unusual for him dealing with asthma. He alerted the detail,” Comella said. “They’ve ruled out anything else more serious anything to do with cardiac issues have been ruled out.”

Do you believe Gov. Christie will make a run for president? If so, do you think his physical condition will be a concern? Sound off in our comments section below…

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  • Mike

    I wish he’d run. He could actually save this country from that empty suit in the White House.

  • blyutz

    I’ve never donated money to a politician in my life. However, I have a nice big check ready and waiting for Mr. Christie. PLEASE run for President, Chris! Ever notice how Liberals show us who they fear the most by who they hate the most? A sure tip-off. Thanks, Libs!

    I’d be willing to bet, Hilary’s thighs plus Wasserman-Schultz’s thighs weigh 100 pounds more than Christie’s whole body. Just sayin.

  • Richard Jones

    Plenty of people have similar asthmatic issues, even thin people. It has nothing to do with weight.

    Today’s statement on ‘If I decided that I wanted to run for President” is a 180 degree turn from his previous position of “no way no how.”

  • KTYBOFF

    Save your money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • notoneofyou

    Look,
    this guy hasn’t the discipline needed,

    he eats like a hog,
    he mouths off at any citizen who criticises
    he can’t walk, uses the state plane for ball games.

    THAT, never mind the asthma
    makes him ineligible for any office

    Many conservatives have mid level health
    problems..
    witness MIchelle Bachman’ migranes…
    Must be all the screaming about being right.

    • mjk

      Are you for real? Michelle Bachman’s migraines? Do you know how many people you would eliminate from public office because they have migraines? Obama smoked! Known to be the number one cause of lung cancer. You are a typical scared liberal because the name Chris Christie can win the election by a landslide. Also, most welfare recipients are liberals and they are our fattest population. Fact.

  • notoneofyou

    Look,
    this guy isn’t known for discipline…

    he eats like a hog,
    he mouths off at any citizen with criticism
    he can’t walk, uses the state plane for ball games.

    THAT, never mind the asthma is his problem.
    All the conservatives seem to have mid level health
    problems..
    witness MIchelle Bachman.
    Must be all the screaming about being right.

    • Action

      So, he likes to eat and speaks his mind and scolds the liberal media. REALLY?????????? Thats all you got??????? The current sitting disaster that is in the white house now smokes, has used drugs and flat out lies……… Where is the howler monkeys on those addictions and mental disorder??????

      • getridofobama

        COuld not have said it better myself Action!

    • Kelly Smith

      Then don’t vote for them. It’s that simple.

  • Steve

    reading the posts of liberals convinces me that Gov. Chris would win if he
    runs,

  • Caroline

    Yes, I want Christie to run, along with choosing a running mate named Allen West.

    • Salute

      Brilliant, Carolin! That is a wonderful idea!

      • Virginia

        I’d vote for that ticket!

  • DrBobNM

    unfortunately, he is in denial. A common side effect of obesity is asthma. For him to think yesterday’s scare was not weight related, is worrying.

    If he were to say:’ I’m concerned, and have begum a weight losing program combined with exercise’, I would breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that he owns his weight.

    Now I wonder if he tries to lie to himself, will he lie to us?

    • JungleCogs

      Well, we do know a skinny president does lie to us while the fat governor seems to tell us the straight truth. I’ll stick with the fat guy!

      • DrBobNM

        I don’t disagree, but we need someone with a reasonable level of fitness to thrive under the rigors of the Presidency.

    • blyutz

      A common side effect for Liberalism is idiocy.

      • DrBobNM

        can’t argue with that, LOL.

  • duke5015

    so i guess if “her thighness” hillary ran, no comment would be made that she is clearly overweight- not in shape, as it appears these liberal idiots demand, unless, of course- the ball is in their court- then they make up excuses for double standards most decent people could

    • Heidi

      You are right, and what have we gotten out of a “thin” president? A lot of basketball playing and golf while his wife preaches how we should eat but doesn’t follow the rules herself.

      It is time the double standard stops, but it won’t.

      Chtistie for President!

    • Merry

      You mean like our smoker President??

    • Bob@CommonSenseConversation

      The KFC Hilary Clinton special…two left wings and two fat thighs…

  • Jack

    We’ll certainly welcome Christies asthma issues and passion for carbs over the severe mental illnesses of the current commander in chief and his band of relaity impaired.

    • NObama2012

      Um, “passion for carbs”? I have a passion for carbs and I am not 400 pounds.

      This guy is ridiculous. I am not right leaning and I would never vote for him. The fact that he’s in denial to think this isn’t related to his obesity is worrisome.

      • terry

        he is working with atrainer has lost 35 pounds

  • Andy

    My check book is waiting Mr. Christie. Would you get in already.

    However, I can see why some would be worried about your health.

  • obtusewillie

    After reading alot of comments here I think the main reason you are against the Fat Man running is because he would whoop the “empty shirts” a$$ in 2012. This would deprive you of your primary source of income – my money. Personally I would love to see Oblabber and Dough Boy debate. Have fun on my dime while you can – cause it cant last.

  • Pat Knowd

    Glad to hear it wasn’t anything serious. Yes he should lose some weight, it would certainly help. As far as politics go, I feel Chris is what the country needs right now so I would support him if he decided to run.

  • Salute

    God, I hope he he does. He is exactly what this country needs. I can’t believe that this country that is so proud of electing it’s first African American president can all the sudden be so discriminatory. Enough is enough. A president should be elected based on character and principles. Christie has already proven he is a man of honor.

  • mirasol

    maybe we should elect “Captain America”? you bunch of losers, probably in worst shape than Christie and Obama.

  • robgrant

    Just another plain vanilla politician. Where are the real men and women who care about this country and who can turn the country around? If Christie is considered the best of the crop, we’re doomed.

    • Senior Conservative

      “Vanilla Politician” huh, Do you really think Obama cares for this country? He doesn’t even know how many states are in this country!!!!!

  • Heidi

    So he is heavy…..a heavy thinker and one who actually follows through with what needs to be done. I would vote for him in a heartbeat. We may not like the cuts he would enact, but that is where we are now. If only Obama understood this.

  • larry fritzlan

    Why would we even be considering electing an addict to any position of power? He may spout out some interesting words, but clearly he is not well. It is hard to be inspired by anyone who is addicted. Food addicts are like alcoholics. Please Mr. Christie, get into recovery before you die. Then we will see who you really are. But it will take years for him to recovery from his underlaying bio-psycho-social-spiritual disorder.

    • BTM

      You do know the current resident of the White House is addicted to nicotine, don’t you?
      Which leads me to say…
      Please Mr. President break the smoking habit – it shows a lack of character and spiritual weakness and is dangerous for you & those around you. Please, oh please!

    • Vic

      Like Obama to cigarretes?

    • Wang Newton

      You mean the way Barak Obama is addicted to cigarettes?
      Not to mention the effects of obama’s admitted long-term cocaine usage?

  • Trajan Long

    Christie is fine. He would destroy Obama in a debate/

    • Patty_Pooh

      I would love to see that. Christie would tear him a new one, haha.

  • Student14

    “I certainly don’t think this has any role to play with it all. I think you judge people by what they do every day,” Christie said.

    Doesn’t matter what you think, it matters what the voters think. Your health is a concern. If you can’t control your intake, and you’re a walking a heart attack, no matter what you stance and policies are, I would never vote for you.

  • Sam

    I would not vote for Christie if he ran for president. I would have major concerns. This man is a heart attach waiting to happen. He is obese and has other health problems. Not to mention he is not a good governor for NJ. He cuts left and right then has the audacity to use taxpayer money and uses a helicopter to take him to his sons game. The only reason he reimbursed the state was because of the outrage of the people, otherwise he would take advantage as much as he can.

    • JohnK

      “This man is a heart attach waiting to happen.”

      Well, I guess he couldn’t rely on the IDIOT vote.

    • Brian Batch

      Versus the underweight smoker with the light head that is currently president. You’re a buffoon.

    • ChristiePerry2012

      I’d take 10 days of Christie over 10 years of Obama!! I visted NJ recently, and I can understand anyone having trouble breathing;) So he took a helicopter in order to be a family man and do his job both, do you really want to talk about Obama’s 83 vacations and how much they cost?

  • D.M.R

    I have asthma myself and I have to say it is not fun and very scary. I’ve had attacks triggered mostly from allergens that have very nearly landed me in the hospital.

    It feels like someone is taking their hands and stopping my lungs from moving. If anyone thinks its a joke, its far from it. I am taking 3 medicines a day + one if I need it. And I was born with it.

    • D.M.R

      I wish I can go back and edit, but I have been living a normal life as well. There’s no reason if asthma is under control that you can’t do anything you set out to do.

  • BOB

    Jaba the guv needs to lose the weight or his health is only going to get worse How about biking to your kids baseball game instead of using a helicopter?

    • Barbara

      Why don’t you get your facts straight? He took the helicopter to his sons game as directed by the State Troupers on duty. Tragic was so heavy on the route that it was the most logical and least expensivecourse of action. You wouldn’t understand logic and money conservation-YOU’RE A LIBERAL!!!

  • A

    CHUBBA CHUBBA, they found the problem with his breathing a Quisnos sub was logged in his throat.

    • Chad

      He should have eaten at Subway.

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