What new poll numbers say about Chris Christie's political future
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has been in the crosshairs of political pundits since word of the bridge scandal broke. Plenty are quick to count him out of a possible presidential run,and some suggest his governorship may be at risk. Now voters are having their say in a brand new poll. Chief National Correspondent John King has the results.
Gov. Christie's State of the State
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addressed the George Washington Bridge traffic scandal in his State of the State Address, saying that “mistakes were clearly made.” Shortly before he spoke, the Wall Street Journal ran a photo casting doubt on his claim last week that he hasn’t had contact in a long time with the Christie appointee who ordered the toll lanes closed. Christiane Amanpour, Dan Savage, Margaret Hoover, Frank Bruni, and Carl Bernstein discuss the governor’s remarks and his recent controversies.
Christie: ‘Mistakes were clearly made’
In his State of the State address today, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addressed the George Washington Bridge traffic scandal right out of the gate: “Last week has certainly tested this administration. Mistakes were clearly made. And as a result, we let down the people we are entrusted to serve.” Paul Begala, Rick Lazio, and CNN’s Jake Tapper discuss Gov. Christie’s remarks and the recent controversy over how Hurricane Sandy relief funds were spent.
Chris Christie under federal investigation
Just days after firing high-ranking members of his administration over the bridge scandal, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is facing serious questions about how he spent millions of dollars of Superstorm Sandy relief money. Political Commentator Margaret Hoover warns the cumulative effect of two scandals could create real problems for Christie. Watch the AC360 later debate.
Did Chris Christie misuse Sandy relief money?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is under federal investigation for how Superstorm Sandy relief money was spent. The new probecomes as his administration is also under a microscope for the George Washington Bridge scandal. Anderson discusses all of this with Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger.
Christie Crisis: Who is Bridget Kelly?
She's the Christie administration figure everyone wants to hear from. Before news of the bridge scandal broke, Bridget Anne Kelly was Christie's deputy chief of staff. Now she is out of a job and may soon be forced to testify. Erin McPike has her story.
Is there a smoking gun in the thousands of documents just released on the Christie bridge scandal?
Newly released documents suggest some key players in Chris Christie's administration knew they were inflicting pain with the four days of traffic jams at the George Washington Bridge, and they took steps to shield themselves from the blowback. The documents were just released by the New Jersey State Assembly committee that's investigating the scandal. Joe Johns has more on what else is in these documents.
Anderson discussed all of this with Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin and Senior Political Analyst David Gergen.
Click here to check out all of the documents released today on the Chris Christie bridge scandal.
Political fallout from Christie's bridge crisis
Before news of Gov. Chris Christie's bridge gridlock scandal broke, there were plenty of polls that showed him with the potential to be the next U.S. president. There are many Republicans who don't want that to change. Anderson discussed Christie's handling of the crisis with Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer, CNN Political Commentator Paul Begala, and U.S. Congressman Michael Grimm of New York.
Fort Lee Mayor: There is more stuff to find out about
After his two-hour press conference this morning, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie traveled to Fort Lee to apologize to Mayor Mark Sokolich. After the meeting, Sokolich told Anderson, "I believe there was a heartfelt apology" but "there is more to come."
Rudy Giuliani: Christie didn't act like someone who had knowledge before the fact
As New York’s mayor, Rudy Giuliani had the reputation of a take-no-prisoners political leader. He spoke to Anderson about Chris Christie's press conference today, calling him "one of the most honest, straight guys you are going to meet."
