Christie to raise money for GOP in Texas

[September 04, 2013]  WASHINGTON (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is helping the Republican National Committee with a series of Texas fundraisers next week as he seeks a second term in his home state.

Christie is headlining three fundraisers in Texas for the RNC on Sept. 9. Organizers say the events include a breakfast in Dallas, a luncheon in San Antonio and a reception in Houston.

Christie is a longtime fan of the Dallas Cowboys and plans to attend the Cowboys' home opener on Sept. 8 with Ray Washburne, a Dallas businessman and the RNC's finance chairman. The Cowboys kick off against the New York Giants, who play in Christie's home state.

Christie faces Democratic state Sen. Barbara Buono (BWOH'-noh) in November's election. The governor is considered a potential Republican presidential candidate in 2016.

[Associated Press; By KEN THOMAS]

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