In Move Toward Campaign, Christie Creates PAC and Hires Staff

Gov. Chris Christie on Monday will make his most decisive moves yet toward a presidential run by creating a political action committee, hiring eight experienced campaign aides and outlining plans for a spree of fund-raising events across the country.

Mr. Christie’s PAC, to be called “Leadership Matters For America,” will allow the New Jersey governor to raise and spend the money necessary to woo Republicans across the country over the next year. It will employ several of his closest political advisers and aides, said a person briefed on the plans.