"Deber patriótico"

Peter Robinson, antiguo redactor de discursos de Reagan, cuenta en Ricochet.com:

Yesterday, I heard from a second friend in New Jersey--like the first, someone who knows the scene in some detail. A lot of establishment Republicans, he said, have been in touch with Gov. Christie. Arguing that Romney cannot appeal to the tea party while Perry cannot win over Independents, they have told Christie he should consider a presidential run nothing less than his patriotic duty.

"The pressure on Christie has become intense," my friend said. The result? Christie is reconsidering his decision to stay out of the race. This second friend, be it noted, agreed with the first. Christie, he said, really isn't nearly as conservative as people suppose--and may well prove a much less impressive candidate than he now looks.

Last night, my friend drew my attention to Paul Gigot's appearance yesterday on Fox. A meticulous reporter, my friend and I both know, Paul would never say Christie is considering a run unless Paul knew it to be true.