Chris Christie has withdrawn from consideration for a third-party presidential bid alongside No Labels, leaving the centrist group without a prominent candidate for its proposed ticket. Christie, a former Republican presidential candidate, had initially considered the possibility of running on a unity ticket with No Labels. However, he ultimately decided against it, citing concerns about the potential impact on Donald Trump's chances of winning the presidency.
Christie's decision follows a series of rejections from other potential candidates approached by No Labels. Senator Joe Manchin, Senator Kyrsten Sinema, and former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan have all declined the group's offer to run on a third-party ticket. Most recently, former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan also declined the offer.
Christie's decision to withdraw from consideration is a significant setback for No Labels, which has been struggling to find a high-profile candidate to lead its third-party effort. The group's goal is to promote unity and bipartisanship in American politics, but it has faced challenges in gaining traction with voters.