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Why Chris Christie was once a viral conservative hero

By Charlie Spiering
Published November 11, 2013 5:00am ET
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Why Chris Christie was once a viral conservative hero
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie answers speaks to an overflow crowd at his 100th town hall at Saint Mary's of The Pines Church Parish in Manahawkin, N.J. (AP/Mel Evans) | Mel Evans

Conservatives know New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is now both the media and establishment choice for 2016, and that is part of the reason why they are so suspicious of him.

But when conservative Republicans were desperate for a voice opposing President Obama, Christie was a viral star.

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