I don't have a dog in this fight, but...

[classicman]

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Mitch Mitchell, current governor of New Jersey, straight talking, competent, very overweight, has ruled out running for president in 2012.

You are definitely referring to Chris Christie here.
The only Mitchell I see running for president is Gay Mitchell and he is a Presidential Candidate in Ireland.

Originally Posted by DanaC

Chris Christie!
I liked him. He seemed a sensible and dare I say it even approaching, well, a normal human being?

I cannot believe you would like him.