David Wildstein, the former Port Authority Executive appointed by New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, finally admitted what the rest of the country already knew, that lanes on the world-famous George Washington Bridge was intentionally closed to spite the mayor of Fort Lee for not endorsing Chris Christie’s 2013 bid for governor. According to reporting by… Continue reading Chris Christie Official Admits – Closing the Bridge Was a Revenge Move Against Fort Lee Mayor
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Breaking – More Lane Closures Announced At George Washington Bridge
Where’s Chris Christie? This email went out to all EZ-PASS holders. Attention Motorists Using the George Washington Bridge (GWB) During the Overnight Hours: Beginning Monday, June 16, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will resume a steel deck improvement project on the upper level of the GWB that may cause significant overnight… Continue reading Breaking – More Lane Closures Announced At George Washington Bridge
U.S Attorney Has Convened a Grand Jury in Bridge Gate Scandal
ABC news reported that the U.S. Attorney in New Jersey has convened a grand jury to investigate the involvement of Governor Chris Christie’s office in the George Washington Bridge scandal, ABC News has learned. Twenty-three jurors convened in a federal courthouse in Newark today to hear testimony from a key staff member, Christie press secretary… Continue reading U.S Attorney Has Convened a Grand Jury in Bridge Gate Scandal
Christie’s Broken Record
So far, the political discussion revolving around Chris Christie’s diminishing prospects for 2016 have centered on the George Washington Bridge scandal, (and the laughable investigation by his own attorney), and the not-yet-vetted story about Sandy aid being withheld from less-than-enthusiastic supporters of the governor. These are certainly key issues that tell us a great deal… Continue reading Christie’s Broken Record
They Joked About Causing Traffic Problems Before Bridge-Gate Began
“Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee” – the now infamous quote by Bridget Kelly that closed down lanes on the busiest bridge in the world – was not the first time Christie’s people spoke about willfully causing problems for the constituents of New Jersey. Documents released by Wildstein to a state legislative committee… Continue reading They Joked About Causing Traffic Problems Before Bridge-Gate Began
Fort Lee Mayor Meets With Federal Prosecutors Regarding BridgeGate
Fort Lee, N.J. Mayor Mark Sokolich met Friday with federal prosecutors who wanted to talk about the George Washington Bridge lane closures, Sokolich’s attorney confirmed to TPM on Monday. The meeting, which was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, was a voluntary one. In a statement, Sokolich’s attorney declined to discuss details of his… Continue reading Fort Lee Mayor Meets With Federal Prosecutors Regarding BridgeGate
Chris Christie’s BridgeGate Lawyer Withdrew as Counsel for Port Authority
In an unexpected move, the lawyer for Gov. Chris Christie’s office in the George Washington Bridge scandal withdrew this week as counsel to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in an ongoing federal lawsuit, setting off speculation about what it means and why he did it. Randy Mastro, a head litigation partner… Continue reading Chris Christie’s BridgeGate Lawyer Withdrew as Counsel for Port Authority
Another of Chris Christie’s Friends with Ties to Bridge-Gate Scandal
A Port Authority police officer with personal ties to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was at the George Washington Bridge when access lanes were closed last September and personally drove David Wildstein, the Christie appointee who supervised the closings, on a tour of the area as traffic brought it to a standstill. Documents submitted to a New… Continue reading Another of Chris Christie’s Friends with Ties to Bridge-Gate Scandal
Bridget Kelly Invokes 5th Amendment – Will Not Produce Documents
Governor Christie’s former deputy chief of staff, Bridget Kelly, will not turn over documents in response to a legislative subpoena, her lawyer said Monday, making her the second person to invoke constitutional protections against self-incrimination. The information demanded by a legislative committee about the George Washington Bridge lane closures “directly overlaps with a parallel federal… Continue reading Bridget Kelly Invokes 5th Amendment – Will Not Produce Documents
Chris Christie’s Office Writes Letter Slamming David Wildstein – The Letter
The good thing about a he saud, she said situation, is that the truth will eventually come out. After a New York Times report stating that David Wildstein had information showing Chris Christie knew about the lane closings on the George Washington Bridge last September, Christie is firing back on all cylinders. His office released… Continue reading Chris Christie’s Office Writes Letter Slamming David Wildstein – The Letter
Calls For Christie Resignation or Impeachment Already Being Heard
Forget about the White House in 2016. The question now is whether Gov. Chris Christie can survive as governor. David Wildstein, the man who ordered the George Washington Bridge lane closures, is now pointing the finger directly at Gov. Chris Christie, saying the governor knew about the lane closures in September when they occurred. That… Continue reading Calls For Christie Resignation or Impeachment Already Being Heard
Ratings: Rachel Maddow Beating Fox Like They Stole Something
Fox News is hemorrhaging young viewers, but last week, things hit a new low for Fox. Rachel Maddow beat Fox News for the entire week with viewers age 25-54. According to TVNewser, “The Rachel Maddow Show” averaged 325,000 A25-54 viewers for the week, topping Fox News’ “The Kelly File,” which drew 305,000, and “Piers Morgan… Continue reading Ratings: Rachel Maddow Beating Fox Like They Stole Something