Politics | Chris Christie Sources Say Chris Christie Not Running We'll likely hear it from the horse's mouth at 1pm By Kate Seamons Posted Oct 4, 2011 9:54 AM CDT Copied New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends the swearing in of Donna Gallucio as New Jersey Superior Court judge, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Paterson. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) The "Chris Christie Watch" may be nearing its end. New Jersey Republicans tell the National Review that Christie will not throw his hat into the 2012 ring. A source (one with "direct knowledge of the governor's thinking," no less) tells ABC News the same thing. Christie is expected to make a big announcement at a 1pm EDT press conference. Which, yep, is exactly the same time as Apple's iPhone event. Read These Next How a death row inmate helped track down a serial killer. Kirk suspect's trans roommate is cooperating with investigators. Biologist is 'in awe that the researchers managed to do this.' Charlie Kirk suspect made jokes about his 'doppleganger.' Report an error