It was the first sight most New Jerseyans had of Chris Christie since he dropped out of the presidential race. The governor was back behind a podium, addressing a joint session of the state legislature.
Never one to do anything on a small scale, his annual budget speech provided the perfect vehicle for his return to Jersey politics, full time.
For once, Christie had no hybrid title. No "Presidential Candidate" or even "RGA Chairman" to preface his actual job: governor.
And this time, his speech ...
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