Christie Lands RNC Fundraising Chief for Potential 2016 Presidential Bid

The Republican National Committee’s top fundraiser is stepping down this week as he prepares to join New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s prospective presidential campaign. Texas-based fundraiser Ray Washburne told the Associated Press on Monday he would not be the RNC’s finance chairman by the end of the week. He declined to comment further because Christie has yet to announce his 2016 intentions.