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5 Things You Should Know About Chris Christie

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5 Things You Should Know About Chris Christie

June 30, 2015 • The New Jersey governor has seen his political stock fall, but he tried to begin anew with his official presidential announcement at his high school alma mater.

Former Christie Aides Plead Not Guilty To 'Bridgegate' Charges

May 4, 2015 • Bridget Anne Kelly and Bill Baroni are each charged with nine counts in connection with the political scandal in New Jersey. They were released on $150,000 bond.

Ex-Ally Of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Pleads Guilty In Bridge Closures Scandal

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Ex-Ally Of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Pleads Guilty In Bridge Closures Scandal

May 1, 2015 • Former Port Authority official David Wildstein pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy in the "Bridgegate" scandal. Also, a grand jury unsealed indictments against two other former Christie aides.

Candidates And Candidates-To-Be Woo New Hampshire's GOP

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Candidates And Candidates-To-Be Woo New Hampshire's GOP

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April 19, 2015 • Republican candidates — those who've already declared and those who have yet to — gathered in New Hampshire this weekend to speak to their party. Whose messages resonated? And whose did not?

Candidates And Candidates-To-Be Woo New Hampshire's GOP

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Gov. Chris Christie, Sen. Rand Paul Jump Into Vaccine Debate

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Gov. Chris Christie, Sen. Rand Paul Jump Into Vaccine Debate

February 2, 2015 • Amid a measles outbreak, both Republicans said parents need a choice when it comes to some vaccines. The governor's office quickly clarified that when it comes to measles, "kids should be vaccinated."

Gov. Christie: Nobody Ribbed Me When The Cowboys Were Losing

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Gov. Christie: Nobody Ribbed Me When The Cowboys Were Losing

January 5, 2015 • New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made news over the weekend because of his awkward hug with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. He says he'd take the ribbing if it means more Cowboys victories.

New Jersey Legislature Clears Gov. Chris Christie In Bridge Scheme

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New Jersey Legislature Clears Gov. Chris Christie In Bridge Scheme

December 5, 2014 • The report, however, found that two former aides acted with "perceived impunity" when they ordered the shutdown of some lanes of the George Washington Bridge last year.

WATCH: On Sandy Anniversary, Gov. Chris Christie Faces Off With Heckler

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WATCH: On Sandy Anniversary, Gov. Chris Christie Faces Off With Heckler

October 29, 2014 • Christie, known for fierce confrontations with detractors, finished this particular exchange by saying, "Sit down and shut up."

Dancing On A Lark: Gov. Christie Struts His Stuff On 'Tonight Show'

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Dancing On A Lark: Gov. Christie Struts His Stuff On 'Tonight Show'

June 13, 2014 • The New Jersey governor showed the Evolution of Dad Dancing with host Jimmy Fallon.

Chris Christie Says Port Authority Chairman Has Resigned

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Chris Christie Says Port Authority Chairman Has Resigned

March 28, 2014 • David Samson's resignation is the latest shoe to drop in an ongoing scandal that involves the politically charged closure of lanes on the George Washington Bridge.

Christie On Bridge Closure: 'The Answer Is Still The Same'

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Christie On Bridge Closure: 'The Answer Is Still The Same'

February 3, 2014 • The comments are Christie's first since the Jan. 9 news conference in which said he was "embarrassed and humiliated" that his aides punished the mayor of Fort Lee by closing lanes that lead to the George Washington Bridge. Christie reiterated that he knew nothing about the lane closures.

Christie's Office Blasts Latest Bridgegate Accusations

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Christie's Office Blasts Latest Bridgegate Accusations

February 2, 2014 • An email sent to donors and journalists says accusations by former aide David Wildstein have been misrepresented.

Pollster Says Bridgegate Could Derail Christie White House Bid

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Pollster Says Bridgegate Could Derail Christie White House Bid

February 1, 2014 • Patrick Murray, the director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, tells Weekend Edition Saturday that the latest allegations up the ante on the deepening scandal.

Christie Knew Of Lane Closures, Former Port Official Claims

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Christie Knew Of Lane Closures, Former Port Official Claims

January 31, 2014 • The official says there's evidence that the New Jersey governor knew about politically motivated lane closures as they were happening.

N.J. Lt. Gov. Denies Strong-Arming Mayor Over Sandy Relief Funds

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N.J. Lt. Gov. Denies Strong-Arming Mayor Over Sandy Relief Funds

January 20, 2014 • Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno calls the accusation by Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer "false" and "illogical." The latest flap comes as Gov. Chris Christie's administration is embroiled in a scandal over the politically motivated closure of bridge lanes.