Chris Christie: A Bridge Too Far?

You know you're washed up anyway, when TIME puts you on their cover.

The current Christie scandal may not be enough to kill his presidential hopes. But if there is one incident of this sort, there are likely to be others that could come out in the middle of a campaign. Rumour has it that Christie was dropped from consideration as Romney’s VP pick after a background check showed too many unopened closets. It would seem unwise of the Republican Party bosses to back such a candidate for the nomination.

I believe this opens up a large opportunity for Jeb Bush, should he want to get into the race. After Christie, he looks like the candidate most likely to attract the support of the party establishment. And he has the huge advantage of coming from Florida, an early primary and a swing state.

My prediction remains: Christie will not be the Republican nominee, and Clinton will not be the Democratic nominee.