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Bad news for Republicans enduring the 2012 presidential campaign diaspora. Chris Christie will not run in 2012, though if he survives a very tough reelection, which is not certain, he may well run in the future. Christie is not close to ready for presidential campaign prime time, and unlike Rick Perry, he is smart enough to know it.

1. Christie has no national qualifications or governing experience for the presidency. A partial term as governor is not even close. Some will say Obama did not have much experience either. I rest my case.

2. Christie takes many positions that are anathema to the right, which he has called out at times. Many of those who tout him have not done their homework.

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