New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was back in Connecticut on Monday to campaign for Republican businessman Tom Foley in his close race against incumbent Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy.
Speaking at Foley’s campaign headquarters in Trumbull, Christie said he comes from a state like Connecticut.
"I come from a state where they said that you couldn’t beat an incumbent Democratic governor," Christie said. "They told me that in 2009. I won in 2009. I won in 2013. And with your help, 29 days from today, Tom Foley’s going to beat Dan Malloy, and be the next governor of Connecticut."
Christie repeatedly hammered Malloy on his economic record and said four years ago no one knew what kind of Governor Dan Malloy would be.
"We knew what he said in the campaign, he wouldn’t raise taxes," Christie said. "He lied. He said he’d create jobs. He’s failed. Now we know what kind of governor he’s been. Now there’s no excuse for the people of Connecticut."
It's the third time Christie has come to Connecticut to stump for Foley. Christie is chairman of the Republican Governors Association, which has contributed more than $2.7 million dollars to a pro-Foley political action committee, known as Grow Connecticut.
Listen below to Christie describing his goal at the event:
Foley and Malloy are scheduled to debate on Thursday. The event is sponsored by The Connecticut Broadcasters Association and will be moderated by WNPR’s Colin McEnroe.
WSHU Public Radio contributed to this report.