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Review Done For Gov. Christie's Office Absolves Him In Bridge Scandal

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Review Done For Gov. Christie's Office Absolves Him In Bridge Scandal

March 27, 2014 • A law firm hired by the Republican governor's office says its investigation found no evidence Christie knew beforehand about N.J. lane closures that may have been aimed at hurting a Democratic mayor.

VIDEO: Springsteen, Fallon Do 'Gov. Christie Traffic Jam'

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VIDEO: Springsteen, Fallon Do 'Gov. Christie Traffic Jam'

January 15, 2014 • The New Jersey governor gets skewered by NBC's late-night comic and The Boss. Check out their "Born to Run" parody about the scandal surrounding Christie's staff.

New Problem For Christie: Audit Of Sandy-Related Spending

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New Problem For Christie: Audit Of Sandy-Related Spending

January 13, 2014 • The New Jersey governor's office is already under fire over some seemingly dirty tricks involving the George Washington Bridge. Now there are questions about money spent on ads designed to bring back tourists after Hurricane Sandy.

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An 'Embarrassed And Humiliated' Gov. Christie Apologizes

January 9, 2014 • The New Jersey governor and potential 2016 GOP presidential contender says he was lied to by a top aide, whom he now has fired, about a dirty trick. Aides sought to punish a Democratic mayor by causing traffic problems in his city. Christie reportedly visited the mayor Thursday afternoon.

On 'Morning Edition': WNYC's Matt Katz talks with Renee Montagne about the New Jersey bridge scandal

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Emails Tie Gov. Christie's Aides To Lane Closings Controversy

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Emails Tie Gov. Christie's Aides To Lane Closings Controversy

January 8, 2014 • The New Jersey governor has said neither he nor his staff were involved in the closing of some key lanes leading onto the George Washington Bridge into New York. Democrats have said the governor's office may have been trying to punish the mayor of Fort Lee, N.J., for not supporting Christie's re-election bid.

What Will Be The Message This Election Day?

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What Will Be The Message This Election Day?

November 5, 2013 • The big news is expected to be from the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia. Other races to watch include mayoral contests in New York, Boston, Detroit and Minneapolis. Also, many states and localities have ballot initiatives — including whether the Astrodome should be torn down.

On 'Morning Edition': NPR's Ron Elving previews Tuesday's elections

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VIDEO: Gov. Christie Slow Jammin' The News With Jimmy Fallon

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VIDEO: Gov. Christie Slow Jammin' The News With Jimmy Fallon

June 13, 2013 • Double entendres, weight jokes and 2016 references were aplenty when the Republican governor got funny with NBC's late night guy. President Obama did the same thing when he slow jammed with Jimmy last year.

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Christie Names N.J. Attorney General To Be Interim Senator

June 6, 2013 • Jeffrey Chiesa will fill the seat vacated by the death this week of Sen. Frank Lautenberg. Chiesa will not be a candidate in the state's Oct. 16 special election.

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Lautenberg Death Complicates Christie's Road To November, And 2016

June 5, 2013 • The death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg has thrown a monkey wrench onto the plans of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie. Calculations about Lautenberg's successor, and when to hold the special election, may affect Christie's re-election path this year ... as well as a potential White House bid in 2016.

Special Election To Replace Sen. Lautenberg Set For Oct. 16

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Special Election To Replace Sen. Lautenberg Set For Oct. 16

June 4, 2013 • Lautenberg, a Democrat, died on Monday. New Jersey's Republican governor says his state's voters should determine who will be the senator's successor. Christie will only name someone to serve in the interim.

New Jersey Shore Is Ready For Visitors, Gov. Christie Says

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New Jersey Shore Is Ready For Visitors, Gov. Christie Says

May 24, 2013 • Hurricane Sandy devastated the state's coast last fall. But along 80 percent of New Jersey's shore this summer, "you won't notice any difference," says Gov. Chris Christie. He wants tourists to know that.

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Who's 'Right' — CPAC Or Chris Christie?

March 4, 2013 • Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey, is immensely popular, an apparent shoo-in for a second term this year. But his decision to take Obamacare money and federal relief help in the wake of Hurricane Sandy cost him an invitation to speak at a key conservative conference this month.

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October 3, 2011 • President Obama is seen as more vulnerable than ever, but some Republicans are still not satisfied with their choices for 2012. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is the subject of the latest draft effort, but his mixed record won't please everyone in the party.

The New Christie Minstrels

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