Christie says Republicans must ‘stop killing each other’

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) addresses a news conference in Trenton, N.J., on Friday. (Eduardo Munoz/REUTERS)

LAS VEGAS -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, seeking to move beyond the scandal that has hampered his political prospects, presented himself to elite donors here Saturday as a national leader who could help Republicans win elections.

Under the watchful eye of billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, Christie said at a weekend gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition that GOP leaders must stop arguing amongst themselves and instead hone a message of inclusion with broad appeal to minorities.

"I assume that as Republicans you might be interested once again in winning elections," Christie said. "I know I am."

Christie, who is considered a likely candidate for president in 2016, added, "It's time for us as a party to stop killing each other."

"If we want to just have arguments that lead to nothing, we could just form a university," he said.

Christie said his 2013 reelection in otherwise Democratic New Jersey offers a model for Republicans nationally. He noted that he won 51 percent of the Hispanic
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