New Jersey Governor Christie has surgery to reduce weight

By Chris Francescani and David Jones NEW YORK/NEWARK (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who has struggled with obesity for much of his adult life, said on Tuesday he underwent lap band surgery in February to lose weight, a move he said had nothing to do with a possible run for the White House in 2016. The blunt-spoken, popular Republican said he made the decision to protect his health and his family. "It's not a career issue for me," said Christie. "It is a long-term health issue for me and that's the basis on which I made this decision. It's not about anything other than that. …