I suspect that if you were to analyze early polling data for the 2016 presidential election, you would find that there is an inverse correlation between New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s weight and the likelihood of him becoming the 2016 Republican Nominee. In other words, I predict that the bigger he his, the harder he (his candidacy) will fall.

This week’s Time Magazine makes a not-so-veiled reference to Christie’s weight on its cover. Some political analysts have suggested that the significant amount of weight Christie has lost since having lap-band surgery in February, helped him in last week’s reelection. In fact, some have even hinted that he received a majority of female votes because New Jersey women empathized with his weight struggles.

On the surface, the size of Christie’s waist couldn’t be less relevant to his competence and ability to lead. However, I would be lying...