Chris Christie to endorse Romney

Chris Christie, the man who much of the sidelined establishment and donor class among Republicans had hoped would run for president, is backing Mitt Romney for president, a Romney official confirms to POLITICO.

The endorsement is expected at a 3 p.m. press conference. It was first reported by Fox News

It gives Romney a major boost heading into the latest debate n New Hampshire tonight, and is a serioues "get" as he tries to consolidate support amid Rick Perry's fade.