The tornado cut a wide swath near the facility, flattening the home of Dara Reasonover.

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Michael DuHaime, Mr. Christie's chief campaign strategist, said the governor has a record that appeals to a wide swath of voters, allowing him to argue that he has cut government spending and required public workers to contribute more to their pensions.

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