Chris Christie promises a drama-filled presidency

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published 5 January 2016

If New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) becomes president, don't expect him to leave the bluster behind.

Calling the current president "Mr. No-Drama Obama," Christie said that will "not be the nickname of the Christie White House administration, I can guarantee you." Speaking to a crowd in Manchester, New Hampshire, Christie said that he would be a transparent president, but that would involve "some drama, because I believe you have an absolute right to know what I'm thinking and what I'm feeling. I work for you."

While he would embrace the drama, Christie promised the Oval Office won't turn into a high school. "I will warn you that I'm not running for prom king, I'm not looking to be the most popular guy in the world," he said. "I'm looking to be the most respected guy in the world."

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Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.