Some top political scholars believe Gov. Chris Christie took another step towards running for president by something his wife did. Mary Pat Christie left a high level job from a Wall Street investment house, which some are taking as the next step before Christie announces his run for president. Mary Pat Christie has denied those rumors during an interview on Monday. Many presidential contenders in recent years have seen their spouses either take a leave or remove themselves from the job to help with the campaign and ensure there is no view of outside influences getting into the campaign.