What to Know
- Comedian Joe Piscopo met with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to discuss a potential 2017 run for governor
- He appeared on "Saturday Night Live" from 1980 to 1984
- The New Jersey native briefly considered running for governor in 2004
After impersonating politicians for decades, Joe Piscopo might actually become one next year.
The “Saturday Night Live” alum met with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at the Statehouse Thursday afternoon to discuss a potential bid for New Jersey governor in 2017, according to the New York Observer.
Piscopo is a former Democrat who is now an independent, but would run as a Republican. Sources said he met with Christie on the subject for about half an hour.
The 65-year-old attended the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in July.
Piscopo did not respond to an email or phone call seeking comment.
This isn’t the first time the radio show host has flirted with a career in politics. He considered running for governor in 2004 following the resignation or former Gov. Jim McGreevey.
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Republican Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli of Somerset County already declared his candidacy and Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno is expected to launch her bid after the presidential election.
