Chris Christie on Ron DeSantis: ‘He sounds like a really angry guy.’ | Conversation with the Cand...

The final question of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s “Conversation with the Candidate” town hall led to a discussion about the motives of some of the Republican presidential candidates in terms of working with Democrats once elected and whether they truly want to unify the country. Christie said he feels conflict serves former President Donald Trump well. “You’ve got to be wary not to elect people like that.” He continued by questioning another Republican rival in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. “Does Gov. DeSantis sound like somebody who’s going looking to heal the divide?” Christie argues that his experience as a Republican leader of New Jersey, generally considered a blue state, and working with Democrats there shows his interest in working with the other side and seeking unity at a national level. He adds that the only other Republican in the race he thinks might want national unity is U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, of South Carolina.
Conversation with the Candidate is a town hall-style program recorded in advance of when it airs. It is intended to allow the candidate to convey their points of view on a wide range of topics. During the program, the moderator may challenge the candidates' assertions, but every fact may not be checked in real time. WMUR News 9 is committed to holding the candidates accountable on their claims throughout the election cycle.
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