Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Pound For Pound, Chris Christie Polls Big In Veepstakes
By
Garth Johnston
Published Apr 20, 2012
Modified Apr 20, 2012
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Garth Johnston
Published Apr 20, 2012
Modified Apr 20, 2012
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
The presidential election isn't here yet, not by a long shot, but we're getting closer. And with Mitt Romney the presumed Republican candidate, attention is once again turning to who the former Governor of Massachusetts will tap to be his running mate. According to the latest Quinnipiac poll, the 800 lb. gorilla in the room continues to be—wait for it—New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
31 percent of those polled said Christie would be a "good choice" when asked about potential running mates for Romney—who nationally polls just behind President Obama in a matchup. At the same time 18 percent said he'd be a bad choice and 49 percent said they didn't have an opinion. When you look at just Republicans, however, it looks even better for Christie with 44 percent saying he's a good choice, 10 percent saying he's a bad choice and 44 percent not having an opinion. Finally, for the key Independent voters Christie comes in as a good choice 33 to 18 percent bad.
Coming in after Christie was Florida Senator Marco Rubio who was called a good choice by 24 percent and a bad choice by 14 percent overall and 27 good to 14 percent bad among independents. Just trailing him was Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan with 23 to 17 good/bad overall.
While Rubio has come out and said he isn't interested in being Veep, Christie earlier this year said that while you can "bet on me being the governor of New Jersey into next year" if "Governor Romney were to come and talk to me about it, I'd listen." So they will be talking, we guess.
Other potential running mates asked about in the poll include Ohio Senator Rob Portman, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. But who knows, maybe the Romney camp will pull a surprise out.
Tagged
Chris Christie
election 2012
poll
veepstakes
Garth Johnston
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
NYC Council to consider earlier Legionella reporting after deadly outbreaks
A bill facing a hearing Monday would require cooling tower owners to notify city health officials when bacteria levels reach a much lower threshold.
By
Catalina Gonella
Published Oct 18, 2026 at 7:36 p.m. ET
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
News
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
Bail reform remains major issue in NY governor's race, 7 years after it became law
By
Gino Fanelli
NYPD identifies Bronx man, 26, killed in Midtown subway shooting
By
Ryan Kost
,
Elizabeth Kim
and
Phil Corso
Have you seen this Yorkie? NYPD looking for adorable pup dognapped from her Queens home
By
Ryan Kost
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .