Chris Christie: I Would Rather Die Than Be A Senator
Gov. Chris Christie says he'd rather die than become a U.S. senator.
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Gov. Chris Christie says he'd rather die than become a U.S. senator.
The latest Rutgers Eagleton survey would suggest Christie's not as popular as he used to be. In fact, those numbers are at their lowest levels in 3 years, according to poll director David Redlawsk.
Chris discussed Hillary Clinton coming to Philadelphia to campaign for Tom Wolf, Chris Christie campaigning for Tom Corbett, and the death of former Saturday Night Live star Jan Hooks. He talked to Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:00 and Ray Didinger at 8:00.
The father of four said that, if true, the reported conduct at Sayreville War Memorial High School is extraordinarily disturbing and a nightmare for the parents of the team members involved.
A prominent New Jersey political figure and his wife who were found dead after a fire erupted in their bedroom were remembered Tuesday by relatives, friends and three governors for their public service and rich family life.
The Republican governor has made combatting drug addiction one of his signature issues as he weighs a run for president in 2016.
Casinos and racetracks in New Jersey will have to wait a bit longer for a judge's ruling on the state's efforts to allow legal sports gambling.
This time last year, the governor was cruising to a re-election landslide. His potential presidential ambitions looked bright. Now, not so much.
Chris discussed the return of the Flyers ice girls, the implementation of the new cigarette tax in Philadelphia, and the Gubernatorial debate between Governor Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf. He talked to State Senator Scott Wagner at 7:20, Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00, and Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman at 8:20.
Chris discussed the Eagles loss yesterday in San Francisco, the season premiere of Saturday Night Live, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's trip to Pennsylvania to campaign for Tom Corbett. He talked to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup at 7:00 and CBS 3's Beasley Reece at 8:00.
The governor noted that crime is down a lot since the new Camden County Police Metro Division took over patrols, and there are two major economic development projects in the works.
Chris covered the latest in the investigation of an attack on a gay couple in Center City, Chris Christie's assessment of the 'Bridgegate' investigation, and DeSean Jackson's return to Philadelphia. He talks to Dr. Walter Schubert on Finance Friday at 7:00 and Eagles Analyst Ray Didinger at 8:00.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Thom Tillis is getting help from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as part of Christie's multiple-stop swing through the Carolinas to raise money and meet voters.
As the state reads the ruling of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, New Jersey can't sponsor sports betting, but there's nothing stopping casinos from doing it if the state won't prosecute anyone.
Chris discussed New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's decision to allow sports gambling in the state and the latest video released of NFL player Ray Rice knocking out his fiancee in an Atlantic City elevator. He also talked with Zac Macmath of the Philadelphia Union at 8:35.
"I'm glad the governor reversed his course, because he vetoed my legislation doing exactly the same thing two months ago," said state senator Frank Lesniak, of Union County.
The federal government says New Jersey did not run afoul of any regulations when Gov. Chris Christie starred in ads that promoted beach tourism in the summer after Superstorm Sandy hit the state.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is multitasking in Mexico, officially talking trade as he gets some foreign policy schooling should he decide to run for president in 2016.
Chris covered President Obama's statement on James Foley, the journalist killed by ISIL in Iraq, the latest details from Ferguson Missouri, and New Jersey Chris Christie arguing with a woman over Bruce Springsteen.
Christie was asked at a town hall event Tuesday whether the protests in Ferguson, a St. Louis suburb, gave him pause about the militarization of police in New Jersey.
Chris covered the latest details from the overnight protests in Ferguson, Hillary Clinton's demands for a speech in Las Vegas, and the beating of a park ranger in Love Park.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is proving again he doesn't mind a little humiliation.
10 surprising celebrities that have played Little League baseball.
New Jersey's Chris Christie is visiting Birmingham to support a fellow Republican governor, Alabama's Robert Bentley.
The two tough-talking Republican governors will tour C&L Aviation Group in Bangor on Tuesday. LePage's campaign says the company recently completed a $5 million expansion and may add as many as 40 new jobs.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
Some students in the Philadelphia area have earned college degrees before graduating from high school.
It's been nearly a year since a man was shot and killed after a struggle with two police officers in North Philadelphia. Now, his family is calling for accountability.
In their next general manager, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
Some students in the Philadelphia area have earned college degrees before graduating from high school.
It's been nearly a year since a man was shot and killed after a struggle with two police officers in North Philadelphia. Now, his family is calling for accountability.
An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
Some students in the Philadelphia area have earned college degrees before graduating from high school.
It's been nearly a year since a man was shot and killed after a struggle with two police officers in North Philadelphia. Now, his family is calling for accountability.
Scottie Scheffler, a Cowboys fan, was heckled by Eagles fans during the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Imani Ringgold, who was shot and killed in West Philadelphia in April.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
EMR in Camden has rolled out a new fire suppression system in hopes of stopping sparks before they spread.
Troy Carey is the first student in the history of Salem High School to get a scholarship for bowling.
This Saturday's cleanup efforts are in advance of a Memorial Day service to honor the 10 Black Civil War soldiers who are buried at Locust Hill Cemetery.
Two men are facing charges after over 260 pounds of meth were seized by law enforcement in New Jersey in April, the largest meth bust in state history.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
In their next general manager, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship.
Scottie Scheffler, a Cowboys fan, was heckled by Eagles fans during the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
While Aston native Braden Shattuck struggled on Day 1 of the 2026 PGA Championship, his friends and family were there cheering him on.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.
With one of the best views of the PGA Championship anywhere near Aronimink, they expect plenty of company.
It's been nearly a year since a deadly police shooting shook Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood. Ryan Hughes reports.
Thatcher Respicio and Marcella Ballisty both earned degrees from Delaware County Community College on Thursday.
While Aston native Braden Shattuck struggled on Day 1 of the 2026 PGA Championship, his friends and family were there cheering him on. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.