There is recent precedent for that sort of perpetual protest candidacy. In 2016, Bernie Sanders didn’t concede defeat until the Democratic convention in late July, even though by every objective standard Hillary Clinton had clinched the nomination in early June. But it was a very close race that was still contested right up until the final primaries. So perhaps a better analogy for a prospective perma-campaign by Christie would be Ron Paul’s 2012 campaign, which fought for delegates — and threatened to disrupt party harmony — months after Mitt Romney had nailed down the nomination.
Let me translate “My donors already paid for this ride so I’m going to ride it to the end because its free and if I win by some chance that’s cool too”
Honestly, I’ve been enjoying the chaotic energy he’s been bringing to the debates. He’s basically there to stir the pot in the Republican party and call Trump out for being a POS.
To Christie: Whatever man, you’re not going to win, but I’ll support the energy you’re putting out.
This is definitely the vibe I get, coupled with a “I get to spend the next year twisting the knife and getting paid to do it” - the guy genuinely likes lighting up trump and his idiot supporters, and while I won’t vote for the man, it’s sure fun to watch.