https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/07/hes-the-perfect-conservative-democrat-hes-a-lousy-conservative-republican/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 06:32:46 -0400<![CDATA[Christie’s deviations from party orthodoxy have included his support for comprehensive immigration reform and stricter gun control, his belief in the contribution of human activity to global warming and the need to pursue green energy over oil drilling, and his warning to fellow Republicans against Muslim bashing during the 2010 Ground Zero mosque debate. All of which could make for a formidable general-election candidate, but creates roadblocks in a Republican primary race.]]>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:55:40 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/07/hes-the-perfect-conservative-democrat-hes-a-lousy-conservative-republican-n99005