Chris Christie: A conservative compromiser

It's a safe bet that most conservative Republicans would rush to support a political leader with the following record, especially in a traditionally Democratic state:

? Reversed a $2.2 billion deficit and brought it into balance without raising taxes, largely by reduced spending and eliminating wasteful and unaffordable programs, allowing for a projected fiscal year 2014 budget surplus of $300 million.

? Bipartisan pension and benefits reforms, saving the state $120 billion during 30 years. ...