Chris Christie Jumps into the Presidential Pool

Remember when, in The Simpsons, local nerd Martin got an above-ground swimming pool and his house suddenly became the most popular summer destination for the children of Springfield? How they all crowded into its circular wooden-slatted confines until, after one last child attempted to squeeze into the throng, the entire structure exploded outwards, flooding the yard?

This of course brings to mind former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, who is expected to cannonball himself into the waters of the 2024 Republican presidential primary next week with a New Hampshire announcement event. Everybody’s getting into the pool now, regardless of whether there’s room or not.