Being a Moderate Conservative on the political spectrum, Christie is more likely to adhere to some of the Rawls ideals than other, more extreme conservative Republicans. Perhaps he …show more content…
While Christie does not fit perfectly into it, he does believe the government should be cautious of its limits and not interfere with the lives of its citizens. Additionally, his support for social programs, such as Medicare and Social Security, speak to Rawl’s contemporary theories. It is important that the government distribute resources in a way that benefits the least well off. In this case, Christie is a proponent of keeping these programs with some alternations, which shows that he believes the government is responsible for helping its citizens who are in