Christie begins trip to London with soccer, not politics

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP-Excite

By JILL COLVIN

LONDON (AP) — An unabashed fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie spent Super Bowl Sunday on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, watching football of another sort.

Economic development for New Jersey, and presidential politics, waited for Monday.

The likely Republican presidential contender, who recently launched a political action committee that serves as an early campaign operation, is visiting the United Kingdom on a three-day trade mission that conveniently doubles as a chance to shore up his foreign policy experience and build relationships with a key American ally.

Christie joined nearly 60,000 soccer fans as Arsenal thumped Aston Villa 5-0, on the eve of his business. He was not in a mood to talk politics.

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Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, top right, wearing an Arsenal scarf in the stands during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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[Cryptoad]

1. Nuttin like a trip to Ole London ,,,

to kick off a campaign !

[2naSalit]

6. Is that an Austin Mini?

We had one of those when I was a teenager... same yellow.

With any luck, Christie's trip to London will be as fruitful as Mittens' was. They're both very offensive, they just have different styles.

[onehandle]

2. Arse. nt

[mcar]

3. My son is a huge Arsenal fan

I will not let Christie's visit spoil that.

[Thinkingabout]

4. Is this his arrempt at foreign experience. But I guess he could see Europe from his

Boardwalk.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

5. Does this guy ever have a pleasant look on his face?

[Crowman1979]

7. Oh great! Another reason to hate him.

I say this because I'm a Spurs supporter.

[rpannier]

8. Caption for Pic

Just remember, it's okay that your paying for my whole trip. If anyone asks, we go way back. Kinda like Jones in Dallas. Okay?

[T_i_B]

9. Arsenal are just Sheffield United for glory hunters.

[Vinca]

10. I would have bet he'd start off the trip with a pile of scones.

[dembotoz]

11. gop cheering for team called arsenal--well a united team would sound to union

arsenal
yeah sounds thuggie

[VWolf]

12. He's learning how to finish 4th in the primaries