Christie said Tuesday he felt an obligation to reconsider his repeated statements he would not make a White House run. Party leaders in recent weeks have lobbied him to re-evaluate that position and he spent the weekend considering a late entry into the field.
He says he wants to remain governor of New Jersey - but isn't ruling out a future White House run.
If he had run, he would have faced a challenge to quickly assemble a campaign just three months before voting begins.
The blunt governor also told his constituents: "whether you like it or not, you're stuck with me."
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie (AP file photo)
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