Gov. Chris Christie last night said he has still not made a decision about running for president in 2016 but didn't rule out a willingness to consider a vice-presidential invitation. And he seemed to enjoy sharing some tongue-in-cheek considerations about the potential impact of a successful run on his children.

During last night's "Ask the Governor" program on New Jersey 101.5, Christie noted that his son Andrew, now at Georgetown University, is already living close to the White House,  "Andrew-- he's like, 'Hey, why not?" the governor said.

As for the prospect of his daughter being under 24-hour Secret Service surveillance during her teen years, Christie said that may be "one of the most significant motivating factors for me."

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, in the studio with Eric Scott Wednesday night. (Kira Buxton, Townsquare New Jersey)
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, in the studio with Eric Scott Wednesday night. (Kira Buxton, Townsquare New Jersey)
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Aside from a possible run for the top job in 2016, would Christie consider accepting an invitation to be the Republican vice-presidential candidate? He had been talked up and reportedly considered as a possible running mate for Mitt Romney in 2012.

"Oh, I don't know," the governor said. He repeated his 2012 declarations that "I don't think that I'm necessarily the best person to be the number two in that type of circumstance" but then added, "I certainly allowed myself to be vetted."

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, right, puts his arm around Republican gubernatorial hopeful Walt Havenstein at Crosby's Bakery in Nashua, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, right, puts his arm around Republican gubernatorial hopeful Walt Havenstein at Crosby's Bakery in Nashua, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Christie has also made four visits to New Hampshire, ostensibly to campaign for GOP gubernatorial candidate, Walt Havenstein, who is given little hope of winning.

Those trips to an early presidential primary state have helped fuel speculation that Christie has his eye on 2016.

Christie also kept his tongue firmly in cheek when asked about some shots that one potential GOP presidential rival has been taking at him lately. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a Tea Party favorite, has reportedly been telling donors that Christie would be the Rudy Giuliani of 2016-- someone whose presidential star would take a dive if he actually became a candidate.

"I'm glad that Ted's thinking about me and talking about me," Christie said. "That's very nice of him."

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