Chris Christie for President

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is the anti-Obama. His battles with the New Jersey teachers' union are becoming legendary. His greatest asset is being able to explain things so that ordinary people can understand what's going on, rather than explaining that he's a lot smarter than you are, so you don't have to worry your pretty little head about it.

Most of us have sat around, beer in hand, and announced confidently that we could clean up the mess if we were governor (or president). Christie has -- so far -- conducted himself as if he is that guy.