"Staunch Conservative" with an obvious libertarian streak

From Eric Dondero:

Libertarian-conservative New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has a very mixed record on marijuana decriminalization. But his latest move may send a wave of cheers among the libertarian wing of the GOP.

From NJ.com "Christie nominates N.J. Assemblyman Carroll to be superior court judge":

Gov. Chris Christie has nominated Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll, a Morris County Republican and one of the most conservative lawmakers in New Jersey, to be a judge on the state Superior Court.

Christie spokesman Kevin Roberts said today the nomination had been approved, but that it would not be official until Thursday.

"The governor feels he’s qualified and will be a great judge for the Superior Court," Roberts said.

Carroll has a long history with the Republican Party that dates back to President Richard Nixon’s re-election campaign in 1972. He’s known as a staunch conservative, but has also pushed for medical-marijuana legislation and tax incentives for electric cars.

In a great irony, Carroll actually defeated Christie a few years ago, in the Republican primary for the Assembly seat that he holds. They have since become friends.