By 2002 , Christie had campaigned for Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush ; the latter appointed him as United States Attorney for New Jersey , a position he held from 2002 to 2008 .
By 2002 , Christie had campaigned for Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush . Bush appointed him as United States Attorney for New Jersey , a position he held from 2002 to 2008 .