Reports: Christie weighs bid for RNC chairman

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is reportedly considering a run for chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC).

Christie, a longtime supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, told members of his transition team he may mount a bid to succeed RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, Trump’s incoming chief of staff, according to Thursday reports.

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The New Jersey governor faces dismal approval ratings in his own state. The conviction this month of two former allies on criminal charges stemming from the “Bridgegate” scandal has only increased the pressure on Christie.

He said week he has no intentions of leaving until his term as governor ends in 2018. 

Christie ran for the GOP presidential nomination this year and stunned the political world when he endorsed Trump after ending his campaign.

He then became one of Trump’s most loyal advisers and surrogates, leading his transition team until he was kicked off in favor of Vice President-elect Mike Pence.

He downplayed speculation that he would join Trump’s administration but said if his service was needed he would consider it.