He has been steadfast in his effort to convey the image of a politician most concerned about the challenges facing the electorate rather than the challenges he faces as a result of the scandal . ' Zelizer observes how Sen . Chris Christie has remained politically viable . The New Jersey governor appears so far to have been ` ` . '' Republicans need Christie as a candidate and want to win , he says .
' Zelizer observes how Sen . Chris Christie has remained politically viable . The New Jersey governor appears so far to have been ` ` . '' Republicans need Christie as a candidate and want to win , he says .