Christie meets donors in DC

After delivering the keynote speech at the annual NJ Chamber of Commerce 'Walk to Washington' dinner, Gov. Chris Christie is staying down in the nation's capital.

That is because today kicks off the three-day winter meeting of the National Governor's Association .

The conference gives Christie an opportunity to court top Republican donors for his anticipated presidential run. It also comes at a critical point for the governor.

Christie has been struggling to raise money as he competes against Jeb Bush for establishment support, and looks to preserve his top-tier status in the GOP party.

His aides say that he has an aggressive schedule of meetings with governors and fundraisers.