Although Chris Christie has qualified for the first Republican debate, on Aug. 23, his polling average is 2.4 percent. | Charles Krupa/AP PhotoThe super PAC supporting Chris Christie’s presidential campaign raised $5.9 million since the former New Jersey governor launched his bid in June, according to its first filing with the Federal Election Commission.
“In just three short weeks, we’re proud of the nearly $6 million dollars raised for Tell It Like It Is,” the group’s chair, Bill Palatucci, said in a statement. “This is just a starting point, and we’re confident our donor base will grow as the Governor’s message of moving the Republican Party forward continues to take hold.”
The super PAC’s biggest donation was $1 million, from SHBT, a limited liability company based in Denton, Texas, according to the FEC.
Spotted on the list of donors to the super PAC supporting Chris Christie’s presidential campaign: • Jared Kushner’s uncle, Murray Kushner • Entertainment mogul Barry Diller • Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper • Real estate developer Harlan Crow, whose giving to SCOTUS…