Chris Christie enjoys modest bounce in presidential poll after fierce attacks on Trump
Republican candidate for president Chris Christie speaks at Saint Anselm in Manchester, New Hampshire, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. - Nancy Lane/Boston Herald/TNS

Chris Christie has enjoyed a modest bounce in support since announcing his Republican presidential campaign with a series of blistering attacks on former President Donald Trump. The former New Jersey governor, who has trashed Trump as a “three-time loser,” scooped 7% backing in a survey of New Hampshire GOP voters, which is up from nothing in a previous survey before he threw his hat in the ring. Trump remained dominant in the poll, scoring 44% toextend his potent lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who slumped from 18% to 12%. Most of Christie’s newfound support appeared to come from those w...