New Jersey Governor Chris Christie looks to recover from scandal
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is still seeking to move beyond the most challenging test of his political career. His administration is accused of intentionally causing a traffic jam in one of the world’s busiest bridges in September.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gives a news conference in Trenton January 9, 2014.
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The governor apologized repeatedly, fired a top aide, and got rid of his chief political adviser. Internal documents have revealed his administration may have caused major hold-ups at the George Washington Bridge, which connects New Jersey and New York City. The mayor of the town of Fort Lee, which lies across the bridge from New York City, had refused to endorse the governor during his recent re-election campaign.
Tens of thousands people were affected by the jam. Federal prosecutors are examining the case.
Christie previously had said his staff had nothing to do with the lane closings. He still says he had no personal knowledge of them. The governor is a Republican star and potential 2016 presidential candidate.
