When President George W. Bush tapped Chris Christie for U.S. attorney, the nomination was met with trepidation by lawyers who practice criminal law in the federal courts, a fact that was not lost on the future governor. According to numerous sources, he proved to be an effective manager, surrounded himself with veteran prosecutors, and was effective during plea negotiations and with the media, though some have described him as brash.
As Christie seeks the Republican nomination for president, his reputation as a corruption fighter is likely to figure into his campaign, just as it did during his two runs for governor. His tenure as U.S. attorney indicates he was aware of perceived weaknesses and moved to addressed them, and that in some circumstances he showed more flexibility in things like plea negotiations than his critics would suggest.
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