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Chris Christie

Republican, New Jersey
Former Governor

Chris Christie is an American politician and former federal prosecutor who served as the 55th governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, Chris Christie is 62 years old. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Chris Christie demonstrates a Center political bias. Compare Chris Christie with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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A.I. Policy Leanings
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Our policy leanings for Chris Christie show what policies Chris supports and opposes including Chris's conservative and liberal leanings based on the news.

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*Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

A.I. Media Portrayal
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The A.I. media portrayal of Chris Christie shows how positively or negatively the media portrays Chris. Negative and positive sentiment scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores showing that more media companies see Chris in a negative light and higher positive scores showing that more media companies see Chris in a positive light.

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Chris Christie’s Policy Stances:

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  • Criminal Justice
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Gov. Dependency
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • National Security
  • Reduce Budget Deficit
  • War on Drugs
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Government Dependency
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • National Security
  • Reduce Budget Deficit
  • War on Drugs
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  • Criminal Justice

    Somewhat Right

    Chris Christie's stance on criminal justice reform is nuanced, combining traditionally conservative and more progressive elements. As governor of New Jersey, he implemented drug courts to provide treatment instead of incarceration for non-violent offenders, advocating for rehabilitation over punishment. Christie supported eliminating cash bail for low-level offenses and pushed for mandatory drug treatment programs. However, he also maintained tough-on-crime positions, such as opposing sanctuary cities. His approach aimed to reduce prison populations and costs while still emphasizing public safety and law enforcement. Christie framed these reforms as consistent with conservative values, particularly the sanctity of life beyond the womb.
    Source: politico

  • Economy

    Medium Right

    Based on the available information, Chris Christie's economic policies generally lean conservative, but with some nuances. He has advocated for lowering tax rates, including proposing to cut the top individual tax rate to 28% and the corporate tax rate to 25%. Christie has also emphasized reining in government spending, vetoing tax increases, and reforming entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. However, he has shown some flexibility on issues like infrastructure investment, indicating he would have supported Biden's bipartisan infrastructure plan. Overall, Christie aims to promote economic growth through tax cuts and spending restraint, while maintaining a pragmatic approach on some issues.
    Source: Washington Post

  • Education

    Medium Right

    Based on the available information, Chris Christie's education policy leans conservative overall. He has advocated for expanding school choice through charter schools and vouchers, implementing performance-based teacher evaluations and pay, weakening teacher tenure protections, and increasing accountability measures for schools and teachers. However, Christie has also supported some more moderate positions like maintaining state education funding levels and implementing Common Core standards (though he later reversed this stance). His approach aims to reform the public education system through market-based and accountability-focused policies, while challenging teachers' unions. Overall, Christie's education platform aligns with mainstream conservative education reform ideas, though with some nuances.
    Source: Fordham Institute

  • Energy

    Somewhat Right

    Based on the available information, Chris Christie's stance on energy and climate change appears to be more moderate compared to some of his Republican counterparts. Christie acknowledges that climate change is largely driven by human activity and is making extreme weather events worse. This recognition of climate science sets him apart from more conservative positions within his party. However, the information provided does not give specific details on his proposed energy policies or his stance on clean energy tax credits. Without more comprehensive data on his policy proposals, it's challenging to definitively place him on the conservative-liberal spectrum for energy policy.
    Source: wmur

  • Government Dependency

    Medium Right

    Chris Christie's stance on government dependency leans conservative overall. As governor, he consistently opposed measures that would increase welfare benefits or expand government assistance programs. Christie vetoed bills that would have eliminated caps on welfare benefits and increased welfare payouts by 30%, citing a desire to reduce government dependency. He also supported work requirements for welfare recipients. However, Christie did not take an extreme position of completely dismantling social safety net programs. His approach focused on limiting the growth and scope of such programs while still maintaining a basic level of assistance for those in need, reflecting a pragmatic conservative approach to balancing social welfare with fiscal responsibility and personal accountability.
    Source: The Hill

  • Healthcare

    Medium Right

    Chris Christie's stance on healthcare leans conservative, particularly in his opposition to the Affordable Care Act. He has criticized the national health care reform as a “government takeover of health care,“ although this claim has been debunked. Christie advocates for market-based solutions and opposes universal healthcare. He has proposed reforms to entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare, including raising the eligibility age and means testing, to address potential insolvency. While he recognizes the need for some government involvement in healthcare, he generally favors reducing federal regulations and promoting private sector solutions over government-run programs.
    Source: politifact https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4159979-christie-social-security-medicare-cuts-are-a-necessary-political-risk-in-todays-economy/

  • Immigration

    Somewhat Right

    Chris Christie's stance on immigration has evolved over time, showing a mix of conservative and moderate positions. He opposes building a massive border wall, favoring a combination of fencing, surveillance, and increased manpower. Christie emphasizes cracking down on employers who hire undocumented immigrants rather than mass deportations, which he considers impractical. While he joined a lawsuit against Obama's executive actions on immigration, he also supports finding a workable solution with Congress. Christie has shifted away from supporting pathways to citizenship, now considering it an “extreme way to go.“ His nuanced approach attempts to balance border security with practical reforms.
    Source: USA today

  • National Security

    Very Right

    Chris Christie takes a strongly conservative stance on national security issues. He advocates for robust intelligence gathering capabilities, even at the potential expense of civil liberties, arguing that security takes precedence. Christie supports continued U.S. aid to Ukraine and a strong foreign policy stance against adversaries like China, Iran, and North Korea. He emphasizes the need to secure borders to prevent drug trafficking and opposes pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Christie has also shifted to oppose assault weapons bans, focusing instead on mental health and enforcing existing gun laws against criminals rather than law-abiding citizens.
    Source: CNN

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Medium Right

    Chris Christie presents himself as a fiscal conservative focused on reducing budget deficits without raising taxes. However, his actual record in New Jersey is more complex. While he did work to address pension shortfalls and implement a property tax cap, he also relied on some one-time budget fixes and shifted financial burdens to lower-income residents. Christie reduced aid to municipalities and cut tax credits for the working poor. His approach involved making tough choices within existing revenue constraints rather than raising taxes, but also led to credit downgrades for the state.
    Source: Propublica

  • War on Drugs

    Somewhat Right

    Chris Christie's stance on the War on Drugs appears to be evolving towards a more moderate position. While he has traditionally supported tough-on-crime policies, he now advocates for ending parts of the drug war, focusing on treatment rather than incarceration for addicts. Christie calls for increased border security to reduce drug supply but emphasizes the need for addiction treatment and destigmatization. He maintains a hard line on drug dealers while supporting rehabilitation for users. This nuanced approach reflects a shift from his previous more conservative positions, though he still opposes marijuana legalization. Christie's current stance attempts to balance law enforcement with compassion for those struggling with addiction.
    Source: Marijuana moment

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