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Chris Christi, realizing it isnt cool to be fat anymore. By Ashley Nicole

Hes the big man on the scene, literally and figuratively. Entering his second term as governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie is at the top of the list for 2016 presidential hopefuls. The biggest question to answer is how big is too big for president of the United States.

Christie is the man who speaks his mind. He has been praised and awarded for his ability to bring his constituents together across partisan lines. His weight has been a punch-line for late night television and considered an edge to some, setting him apart as an independent, not caring about what others or any American seeking political success, specifically the White House?

think. But recently with a shift to higher goals, the question arises: will Christies weight hold him back The standards are different from president than governor, said Alana LaCombe, professor of Foreign healthy. Look what years in office does to healthy presidents.

Policy and International Studies at University of Memphis. People want their commander to be fit and Every citizen has seen and many have voted for a large public official. It has been witnessed that

governors, mayors, and city council members can be fat, physically challenged, and handicapped.

Congressman Newt Gingrich, mayor of Toronto Robert Ford, and former congressman Jerrold Nadler to name a few, have all been elected and reelected time and time again although being large. Yet the big leagues is reserved for the elite. The big league is the presidency of the United States of America. people, especially presidents. American citizens like everything big from houses to cars, vacations to food, the exception is large The last overly bodied president was former President William H. Taft; precisely 100 years ago.

There is this notion that fat people are lazy, not smart and are slovenly, said Annie Hill, 59, attorney fat people but stereotypes stick.

from Germantown, Tenn. Even though intelligence tells us a different story; we know there are bright Nothing at this point is holding Christie back from obtaining the most powerful position in the world. He has not committed to running for president but his recent decision to get Lap-Band procedure in February is a clue.

During a press conference in May, Christie stated he had the procedure for health concerns and to be life and a better shot at being the next president. was worse than drug addiction 3 to 1.

there for his family. To whether this is true or not is irrelevant, because he wins either way. A healthier According to a poll administered by The Independent, an online publication, more people agreed obesity We have a society more health conscientious than ever before and taking their health seriously. In 2008 gym membership revenues were estimated at $19.1 billion according to Statistic Brain with a reported 29,000 plus health clubs and 45.3 million memberships in the country.

Were already an obese country, we dont need an obese leader as well, said Denice Trebil, a 27-yearold wax technician who lives in Cordova, Tenn. He would be limited in the job he can do because hell be tired and probably in the hospital for high blood pressure. Many critics of John McCain in the 2008 election thought he was too unhealthy to run. Rep. John he could survive the office. The presidency of the United States represents the country, therefore trends point to the presidency not being a fat mans job as well.

Murtha, 75, publicly stated McCain was not fit because "it's no old man's job." People wanted to be sure whomever is chosen has to be as strong as the country they represent. So far choice representation According to the HHS 35.7 percent of US adults are obese and 17 percent of the adolescents ages 2-19. Ever present obesity does not imply fat people are welcomed in society. Contrary to everyone being of the size limitations in American society. For more info check out these sites: www.cde.gov/obesity/adult.html www.christiefornj.com www.slimcelebrity.com/slim-downs/chris-christie-weight-loss-surgery equaled, airline seats, turnstiles and even the circulation socks provided at the hospital reminds people