Conservative critics of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are already out to block his path to the GOP presidential nomination, warning voters that he favors moderate to liberal judges over strict constitutionalists.
The Judicial Crisis Network shared a poll with Secrets showing, for example, that he is among the top choices among South Carolina Republicans. But when they are told that Christie has picked left leaning judges for top slots back home, the support evaporates.
“Christie promised he would change the court by appointing judges who respect the rule of law. Over and over, he broke his promise,” said Carrie Severino, policy director of the Judicial Crisis Network, which warns that the next president could have three picks to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Their poll, below, found that 66 percent would be more likely to vote against Christie after learning that his judicial picks weren’t conservative.
The group has even started an anti-Christie website, www.ChristieBadonJudges.com.
Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner’s “Washington Secrets” columnist, can be contacted at [email protected].
