In 2016, Chris Christie made unpopular cuts to Social Security and Medicare the centerpiece of his campaign, which went nowhere. It appears that he plans to run again in 2024. Will he take the same position on entitlements?
I think he will, even though GOP orthodoxy on Social Security and Medicare has changed, because he has less to lose. Entitlements are popular with the reactionary base, but he has no chance of winning those people over, anyway. Entitlement cuts are popular with business; that is where his opportunity exists.