Phil Ammann
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie doubts the future of New Hampshire’s primary if Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio take the three top spots Tuesday.
The Republican presidential candidate, in an aggressive campaign throughout New Hampshire, warns voters about the three leading candidates because they have spent relatively little time in the state.
As the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, New Hampshire voters are steadfastly protective of the state’s status. That could end if Trump, Cruz and Rubio do well on Tuesday.
“If you reward those folks who don’t show up here, there is no reason for New Hampshire to be first,” Christie said.
Although Christie has spent considerably more time in New Hampshire than many of his GOP presidential rivals, but he still polls near the bottom. Speculation is that he’ll fold his campaign if he does poorly in next week’s primary.
Material from the Associated Press was used in this report.
