NEW YORK (Reuters) – As Republicans seek the best candidate to challenge President Barack Obama in 2012, some Iowa Republican donors are wooing a reluctant Chris Christie, saying the New Jersey governor’s blunt style makes him the man for the job.
Next Tuesday, about half a dozen businessmen from Iowa — which holds the first nominating contest in the presidential race — will make the case to Christie over dinner at the governor’s mansion for his entering the contest.
“Christie appeals to a broad section of America who are really tired of elected officials not telling them the truth, not telling them in a blunt and direct way what’s going on,” said Iowa entrepreneur Bruce Rastetter, who will take part in the dinner.
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