When New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addressed the conservative confab CPAC in 2012, he was greeted with a standing ovation, as he spoke about taking on unions and reducing the size of his state’s government. “The most powerful thing on our side is this: we're right and they're wrong,” he said, to wild applause.What a difference a year makes.But while a series of high-profile breaks with the base have riled up certain conservatives, leading Republicans think he’s still in a strong shape as a 2016 presidential contender.Despite his strong call for federal relief for Sandy aid and expanding ... Read More