Mark Zuckerberg venturing into political arena

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook' billionaire founder Mark Zuckerberg is making a foray into politics next month by hosting a fundraiser for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, reports have said. The event, to take place in Zuckerberg's home in the California city of Palo Alto in mid-February, is to support the re-election bid of the high-profile Republican, who is seen as a possible future contender for US president. Buzzfeed.com reported that it confirmed plans for the invitation-only fundraiser with both camps. The New York Daily News quoted a Christie strategist as saying that the governor is "gratified to have Mark and Priscilla's support".