Chris Christie's first big national test: 2014

Christie's next political campaign (no, not that one) starts today

Chris Christie
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Chris Christie is widely expected to be preparing for a 2016 White House bid. And to that end, his role as chairman of the Republican Governors Association — a position he will assume Thursday — will be a boon to his presumed campaign.

As chairman, he'll travel the country forging ties with donors, activists, and politicians, all while raising both his profile and fundraising power. Essentially, the gig is a presidential campaign lite.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.