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Laxman

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Mon Sep 19, 2016, 09:35 AM Sep 2016

Christie Crime Digest-Volume IV [View all]

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At long last! Christie Crime Digest Volume IV-The Trial. You can catch up on how we got here by visiting the Christie Crime Digest Volume I, Volume II and Volume III that detail the road to this point and point to where we're going-wherever that may be. Two guilty pleas (Wildstein & Samson), three indictments (Baroni, Kelly & Fox) and a whole lot of sleazy details of a Christie Administration run amuck later we will finally see . Things should get pretty busy from here on in with, hopefully, some truths finally coming to light.

Just Another Day At The Office!


301. A bit of a pre-game show- Game day for Bridgegate trial: How did we get here? :http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/09/a_bridgegate_trial_road_map_how_did_we_get_here.html Just to get you up to speed.

302. It's about time to start to get to the bottom of all of this- It's time for some answers in Fort Lee:http://www.northjersey.com/news/kelly-it-s-time-for-some-answers-in-fort-lee-1.1662398 This ought to be interesting.

303.What we all want to know-Bridgegate Trial Primer: What Did Chris Christie Know — and When Did He Know It?:http://www.wnyc.org/story/bridgegate-trial-primer-what-did-chris-christie-know-and-when-did-he-know-it/ Some of the excellent reporting from Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein on behalf of WNYC. Well worth the read.

304. Yes, was Chris Christie culpable or incompetent? As the ‘Bridgegate’ trial begins this week, New Jersey’s Chris Christie remains the focus :http://www.rawstory.com/2016/09/as-the-bridgegate-trial-begins-this-week-new-jerseys-chris-christie-remains-the-focus/ That's a heck of a choice, isn't it?

305. What's that saying? From your lips to God's ears? The Bridgegate scandal, Christie's white whale, will smash his career to pieces:http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/09/a_prediction_christies_political_life_ends_with_br.html Time will tell.

306. And while you were away-Christie's trusted mentor and right hand found himself disgraced and entering a guilty plea-David Samson, Ally of Christie, Admits to Bribery Over Airline Route :http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/nyregion/david-samson-chris-christie-george-washington-bridge-scandal.html Is he going to go down alone? I hope not.

307. This wasn't in my high school yearbook-Most Likely to Destroy a Governor: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/09/david-wildstein-chris-christie-bridgegate-trial.html This is a great article.Will David Wildstein, star witness in the Bridgegate trial, take down his old high-school classmate Chris Christie? Oh I hope so.

308. Ever just have one of "those years"? Chris Christie’s 2016 just keeps getting worse and worse. And worse.: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/09/19/chris-christies-2016-just-keeps-getting-worse-and-worse-and-worse/ I don't think he's hit bottom just yet.

309. Summing up day 1 of the trial-Christie Takes a Beating in Bridgegate Trial Opening: 10 Takeaways: http://www.wnyc.org/story/christie-takes-beating-bridgegate-trial-opening-10-takeaways/ It's going to be a long 6 weeks for our favorite governor!

*A more detailed look at the first day of trial-Christie in Crosshairs, Targeted by Bridgegate Opening Statements: http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/16/09/20/christie-in-the-crosshairs-governor-targeted-by-bridgegate-opening-statements/ This was only the first day!

310. Witness Number 1-The Fort Lee Police Chief testifies about a clandestine meeting with the Port Authority Director of Operations-Bridgegate: First witness describes 'cloak and dagger' meeting on lane closures:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/09/bridgegate_what_time_for_some_traffic_problems_rea.html#incart_river_home Tell the mayor to call Baroni!

311. Witness Number 2-At Bridgegate trial, Fort Lee mayor tells of wooing by Christie campaign:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/09/the_bridgegate_trial_a_failed_courtship_and_then_t_1.html#incart_river_home The story just gets better.

312. Witness Number 3-P.A. director: Bridgegate lane closures were 'abusive decision' :http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/09/gridlock_politics_and_lies_on_the_stand_at_the_bri.html#incart_river_home It was important to Trenton-Indeed!

Sorry I'm Late-Traffic was a bitch! You all know how THAT can be.



313. Witness Number 4-John Ma-Bridgegate trial: Port Authority staffer says he tipped off media to lane closures : http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-trial-port-authority-staffer-says-he-tipped-off-media-to-lane-closures-1.1664734 Wildstein was feared and hated by hundreds at the Port Authority, maybe thousands. That's Christie's right hand man alright.

314. Some wild testimony about Wildstein-Wildstein 'terrorized' P. A. employees, director testifies at Bridgegate trial: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/09/bridgegate_wildstein_foye_fire.html#incart_river_home_pop And they couldn't get rid of him because he was protected by Christie-you know, the guy that didn't even really know him.

315. Witness Number 5-Tina Lado-Bridgegate trial: N.Y. Port Authority chief says Christie protected his people : http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-trial-n-y-port-authority-chief-says-christie-protected-his-people-1.1664734 Baroni told her not to call back the mayor of Fort Lee because the phone bills were too high! Really, he said that.

316. Witness Number 6-Matt Mowers takes the stand-Former Christie aide testifies at Bridgegate trial about how office handed out favors:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/09/former_christie_aide_testifies_in_bridgegate_trial.html#incart_most-commented_news_article They kept a spread sheet of favors they did for democratic mayors! Now that's transactional government at its finest!

317. Witness Number 7-the man, the myth, the legend, the vindictive asshole who was hated by hundreds, if not thousands (that was actual trial testimony!) David Wildstein-Bridgegate Trial: Wildstein says he was hired to play 'bad cop' to Baroni’s 'good cop' : http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-trial-wildstein-says-he-was-hired-to-play-bad-cop-to-baroni-s-good-cop-1.1665806 The trial is getting real now folks!

* A summary of Day 5 from WNYC-more excellent reporting-Christie Talked Endorsements with Wildstein and Other Takeaways From the Bridgegate Trial Day 5 :http://www.wnyc.org/story/christie-discussed-port-authority-resouces-endorsement-scheme-and-other-takeaways-bridgegate-trial-day-5/ Next week should prove to be very interesting.

**Another day of Wildstein's testimony and it just keeps getting better-Bridgegate trial: Wildstein testifies former Bergen County executive was told of plan before lane closures: http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-trial-wildstein-testifies-former-bergen-county-executive-was-told-of-plan-before-lane-closures-1.1666870 He told Stepien as well along with what the cover story was going to be. More to come!

***A great recap of Day 6 with still more to come from Mr. Wildstein-Wildstein Implicates Christie's Campaign Manager -- and More Bridgegate Trial Day 6 Takeaways : http://www.wnyc.org/story/wildstein-names-more-names-and-more-bridgegate-trial-day-6-takeaways/ Who in the Christie administration DIDN"T know about this scheme beforehand?

****Day 7-More Wildstein, more revelations-Wildstein testifies Christie’s spokesman knew of GWB plot: http://www.northjersey.com/news/wildstein-testifies-christie-s-spokesman-knew-of-gwb-plot-1.1667817 Everybody knew!

*****An insult to one of the great movie characters of all time-‘Mr. Wolf’ Sought to Fix Bridge Scandal, Ex-Christie Ally Testifies:http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/29/nyregion/mr-wolf-sought-to-fix-bridge-scandal-ex-christie-ally-testifies.html?hpw&rref=nyregion&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well-region So pretty please with sugar on top....

******Another day on the witness stand for Mr. Wildstein, meanwhile-Here’s the Unofficial List of Bridgegate Co-conspirators: http://www.wnyc.org/story/heres-unofficial-list-bridgegate-co-conspirators/ The number is up to 10 and counting. Is there anybody in the Christie Administration who WASN'T in on this? Raise your hand if you had nothing to do with it.

*******After 8 days, Wildstein is finally finished with his testimony. It was an interesting week.Who is telling the truth? 3 shockers in Wildstein's latest Bridgegate testimony : http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/3_surprising_new_details_from_wildsteins_latest_br.html It's time to move on to other witnesses but the damage has been done.

318. Apparently I'm not the only one who thinks Christie Has Blood On His Hands Christie the destroyer: How New Jersey's governor ran the Port Authority and NJTransit into the ground:http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/christie-destroyer-article-1.2813600 It took ONE DAY after the Hoboken crash to reach an agreement on the Transportation Trust Fund!

319.What has come out of the trial so far? On Bridgegate, the stink around Christie gets worse:http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/on_bridgegate_the_stink_around_christie_gets_worse.html#incart_2box_opinion That's a lot of stink.

320. Of all of the messed up things Christie has done, perhaps none of them are as bad as screwing up Sandy recovery-Federal Audit Finds New Jersey Failed to Control Sandy Funds :http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/16/10/05/federal-audit-finds-new-jersey-failed-to-control-sandy-funds/ # Remember what Criswell said way back in Volume 1.

So if anybody asks-It was a traffic study. Got me?


321. Witness Number 8-Christopher Stark from the IGA Office that Bridget Kelly ran for Christie-Witness says Christie, staff froze out local officials who crossed governor : http://www.northjersey.com/news/witness-says-christie-staff-froze-out-local-officials-who-crossed-governor-1.1671584

322. This is related to the previous entry but deserves its own space here-Bridgegate Witness: Christie Dropped F-Bomb on County Official to Threaten Him:http://www.wnyc.org/story/bridgegate-witness-christie-dropped-f-bomb-county-official-threaten-him/ Words cannot describe how proud I am to be from New Jersey today! Ugh.

323. So Christie didn't know about the lane closures but he did know about an office baking contest?-'Christie Creme' donuts turned up the heat in gov's office, Bridgegate testimony reveals: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/christie_creme_donuts_turned_up_the_heat_in_govs_o.html More importantly, Christine Renna exposes herself as a self-serving, conniving untrustworthy creep. In other words, the perfect Christie employee.

324. So the trial goes on, what did we find out last week? Bridgegate: What happened in Week 3: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/bridgegate_what_happened_in_week_3.html#incart_river_home This was an ugly week in the courtroom.

325. Still to come-Stile: Christie’s soldiers may become witnesses:http://www.northjersey.com/news/stile-christie-s-soldiers-may-become-witnesses-1.1673503 The whole idea of turning over the rocks in this administration is a bit-disgusting.

326. Maybe, just maybe....New Scrutiny for Whistleblower Case: http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/16/10/10/new-scrutiny-for-whistleblower-case-involving-christie-administration/ In the words of the assemblyman-this case might make Bridgegate look like "no big deal". Item #1 still lives-barely.

327.Quite a day in court today: Former Christie aide says Baroni alerted her about Bridgegate emails:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/governors_authorities_chief_leads_off_week_4_of_br.html#incart_most-read_news_article Oh, and just as an aside, Kelly's attorney said that Kelly told Christie about the lane closures BEFORE they happened. Just sayin'.

*Or to sum up today's courtroom doings-Bridgegate Day 15: Another Bombshell, Another Lie to The Press, And Some More Cursing:http://www.wnyc.org/story/bridgegate-day-15-another-bombshell-another-lie-press-and-some-more-cursing/ What a day that was.

328. Oh, here's a shock-Billy Baloney Baroni's testimony was all made up-no kidding:P.A. cops: Baroni gave phony Bridgegate testimony to lawmakers:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/pa_cops_baroni_gave_phony_bridgegate_testimony_to.html#incart_most-commented_news_article But Bill thinks he's going to take the stand and charm his way out of this one.

* Just to be clear-Bridgegate trial: Port Authority cops say Baroni told them to lie:http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-trial-port-authority-cops-say-baroni-told-them-to-lie-1.1675309 Keep smiling Bill.

** I sure being a lackey for Christie was not Mr. Baroni's career goal-Bridgegate: Courtroom performances frame Bill Baroni’s career: http://www.northjersey.com/news/nj-state-news/bridgegate-courtroom-performances-frame-bill-baroni-s-career-1.1677219 I guess that explains the constant dopey look on his face.

329. The Prosecution rests-after 4 weeks of testimony it's time for the defense, let's see what they've got-Bridgegate: Prosecution rests case on infamous email :http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-prosecution-rests-case-on-infamous-email-1.1676638 I don't think the bombshells have finished falling.

Somehow this just doesn't sound very appetizing does it? In fact its pretty disgusting


330. I see said the blind man-Governor's chief counsel testifies he saw 'nothing nefarious' in Bridgegate: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/defense_in_bridgegate_trial_begins_their_case.html#incart_river_home Somehow this testimony just doesn't ring true. An interesting intersection between save yourself and save the king.

331. It took a citizens complaint to get to this-something that has been obvious to all of us-Judge finds probable cause in complaint against Christie over GWB lane closures:http://www.northjersey.com/news/judge-finds-probable-cause-in-complaint-against-christie-over-gwb-lane-closures-1.1676692 It may go nowhere but the headline sounds so good.

*A bit more on where things stand: As Bridgegate Prosecution Rests, Christie Faces Separate Criminal Complaint: http://www.wnyc.org/story/chris-christie-faces-criminal-misconduct-complaint/ Ends up to be a pretty damning commentary on the MIA State Attorney General's Office.

332. Billy Baloney Baroni takes the stand in a desperate attempt to extricate himself-Baroni testimony: I thought Bridgegate traffic study was legit : http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/i_believed_david_wildstein.html Wildstein made me do it!

*Explain this away Mr. Baroni-Prosecutors end Bridgegate case with combative video of Baroni testimony:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/prosecutors_in_bridgegate_trial_near_end_of_their.html Humina Humina.....

**What the hell is Baroni talking about? 6 surprises from Bill Baroni's Bridgegate testimony:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/highlights_of_bill_baronis_bridgegate_testimony.html Honest, he was just an innocent dupe!

***That dog don't hunt-Big day in Bridgegate: Baroni testimony gets nailed :http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/bridgegate_scandal_bill_baroni_shocker_moran.html Nice try Baroni.

333. Christie's close confidante Mike DuHaime takes the stand today and doesn't really do Mr. Christie any favors-Bridgegate witnesses 'don't recall' details following lane closures : http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20161021_Bridgegate_defense__Christie__Cuomo_talked_after_lane_closures.html He knows nothing-nothing!

334. Bridget Kelly takes the stand-and oh what a fine mess-Bridgegate: Kelly says she told Christie of GWB plan the day before she sent 'traffic problems' email : http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-kelly-says-she-told-christie-of-gwb-plan-the-day-before-she-sent-traffic-problems-email-1.1681115 KABOOM! Plus the testimony about Christie as an abusive boss was just disturbing.

* Chris Christie-What a guy!-Bridgegate defendant Bridget Kelly paints ex-boss Chris Christie as menacing loudmouth who threw water bottle at her amid GWB lane closures: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/bridget-kelly-christie-threw-bottle-gwb-study-article-1.2839935 Yeah, a real tough guy!

** An interesting day indeed-Five things we learned from Kelly's Bridgegate testimony today:http://www.northjersey.com/news/five-things-we-learned-from-kelly-s-bridgegate-testimony-today-1.1681300 And number six-Christie is a...oh I guess we didn't just learn that today.

*** Let Wildstein Handle it-he's a sneaky little shit just like you-Christie does Dean Wormer- In Bridget Kelly's Own Words: http://www.wnyc.org/story/bridget-kellys-own-words/ A summary of what she had to say today.

****The anatomy of a scapegoat-Bridgegate trial: Kelly says she feared she was being set up:http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-trial-kelly-says-she-feared-she-was-being-set-up-1.1682107 Nothing is ever anybody's fault around here.

*****It was all just a poor choice of words, doncha know-Kelly says she used 'poor choice of words' in infamous Bridgegate emails: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/hard_questions_for_bridgegate_defendant_as_trial_n.html#incart_2box_nj-homepage-featured When I said "time for some traffic problems" I didn't mean like traffic problems. Sheesh.

******Oh what a tangled web we weave......Cross-examination questions Kelly's timeline of fallout from GWB scandal: http://www.northjersey.com/news/cross-examination-questions-kelly-s-timeline-of-fallout-from-gwb-scandal-1.1682438 One more day of this-and then what will I do?

*******All good things come to an end-Defense rests in Bridgegate as prosecutors question Kelly's version of events:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/defense_rests_in_bridgegate_as_the_trial_winds_dow.html#incart_river_home_pop The defense may have rested but I don't get the impression that they're resting very well-if you know what I mean.

335. This is Christie's governing style-everything political, everything for his benefit-Bridgegate testimony offers a peek inside the IGA, Trenton’s ‘political shop’ :http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-testimony-offers-a-peek-inside-the-iga-trenton-s-political-shop-1.1681851 Your tax dollars at work!

336. Apparently calling Christie a bully just doesn't quite capture how bad he really is- At Bridgegate trial, Christie portrayed as something worse than a bully :http://www.northjersey.com/news/stile-bridgegate-trial-painting-christie-as-anything-but-not-a-bully-1.1682350 A political goon-That has a nice ring to it.

337. As the trial ends, an important ruling-Bridgegate trial: Prosecution doesn't need to prove motivation behind GWB lane closures:http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-trial-prosecution-doesn-t-need-to-prove-motivation-behind-gwb-lane-closures-1.1682836 It doesn't really matter why they did it, just that they did it.

When you told the governor about closing the lanes did he let out a happy laugh or an evil laugh?


338. Over? Did you say over? Chris Christie Is Over:http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/10/chris-christie-is-over/505241/ Nothing is over until we say it is!

339. Chris Christie didn't just go down in flames himself-Chris Christie's epic collapse:http://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2016/10/bridgegate-christies-parting-gift-to-new-jersey-republicans-106757 “I think Chris Christie has destroyed the Republican Party in New Jersey for a generation,” said Seton Hall political science professor Matt Hale

340. You think Kelly & Baroni are singing Me and My Shadow?- Gov. Christie’s Shadow Over Bridgegate:http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/27/opinion/gov-christies-shadow-over-bridgegate.html That's a mighty big shadow.

341. A brief delay before the closing arguments. I wonder what they were talking about-After delay, prosecutors expected to begin closing arguments in Bridgegate trial :http://www.northjersey.com/news/after-delay-prosecutors-expected-to-begin-closing-arguments-in-bridgegate-trial-1.1683639 Well, now it's time to wait.

* Oh the tension-Evidence Is In, Jury Will Soon Be Out:http://www.wnyc.org/story/five-takeaways-bridgegate-testimony-wraps/ There's got to be more than 5 takeaways.

342. The summations begin. The prosecutor makes the most simple and straight-forward argument possible: Prosecutor: Bridgegate defendants were 'loyal lieutenants' of Christie : http://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2016/10/prosecutors-in-closing-say-bridgegate-defendants-were-loyal-lieutenants-of-christie-106849 “They never attempted to separate politics from their jobs in public service.”

* Of course the defense sees it differently-Bridgegate trial: Dueling portraits of Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne Kelly: http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-trial-dueling-portraits-of-bill-baroni-and-bridget-anne-kelly-1.1683923 Please, please please believe my client no matter how bad his testimony sounds.

**I'm not sure this is a great argument for the defense-Baroni attorney takes aim at key Bridgegate witness in closing argument :http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/10/baroni_attorney_takes_aim_at_key_bridgegate_witnes.html#incart_river_home But then again it might be all he's got.

***Mr. Critchley's turn on behalf of Bridget Kelly-Doh!- Bridgegate defense mocks Christie in courthouse where he built his reputation : http://www.northjersey.com/news/stile-bridgegate-defense-mocks-christie-in-courthouse-where-he-built-his-reputation-1.1685721 Coward! Bully! Liar! That's a trifecta for Mr. Christie.

****What will the jury be considering? Bridgegate jury begins deliberations: What are the charges?:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/11/bridgegate_jury_deliberations_what_are_the_charges.html#incart_river_home The right person isn't on trial just yet.

*****And now it's in the hands of the jury-Bridgegate trial: Case lies in hands of the jurors :http://www.northjersey.com/news/bridgegate-trial-case-lies-in-hands-of-the-jurors-1.1685373 Just have to wait. Hopefully it will be worth it.

343. Dissed in his old stomping grounds! Christie cast in new role on his old turf: http://www.northjersey.com/news/stile-christie-cast-in-new-role-on-his-old-turf-1.1685721 Not quite humiliated enough yet.

344. Whatever the cost, it isn't enough-What the Bridgegate Scandal Cost Gov. Christie:http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/16/11/03/opinion-what-the-bridgegate-scandal-cost-gov-christie/ and whatever the cost it pales in comparison with what he cost the State of New Jersey.

345. And speaking of costs...hmmmm-Christie's Taxpayer-Funded Lawyers Increase Work on Bridgegate Case:http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/16/11/03/christie-s-taxpayer-funded-lawyers-increase-work-on-bridgegate-case $14 million for a bogus report that paid off his dear friend to investigate him while also getting a substantial amount kicked back as campaign donations. Thank you suckers...I mean NJ taxpayers.

346. In all honesty, I didn't think I would ever make this entry-Bridgegate verdict: Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly guilty on all counts: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/11/bridgegate_verdict_bill_baroni_and_bridget_kelly_g.html Hopefully this will not be the end of the story (or the Christie Crime Digest!)

347. Let's take a trip back in time-This is a far more interesting read today than it was 3 years ago-Road Warrior: Closed tollbooths a commuting disaster : http://www.northjersey.com/news/new-york-tri-state-area/road-warrior-closed-tollbooths-a-commuting-disaster-1.639923 How different this all looks today. Wish I knew then what I know now.

348. The obituaries keep pouring in-The Bridgegate trial is over. So is Chris Christie’s political career, probably.:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/04/the-bridgegate-trial-is-over-so-is-chris-christies-political-career-probably/ Not enough!

*The hits keep coming-Is New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's political career over?:http://www.nj.com/trending/2016/11/is_new_jersey_gov_chris_christ.html#incart_river_home I like the opportunity to post with the hashtag #Christieistoast !

**Hopefully the answer to this question is many sleepless nights and an ulcer-What the Bridgegate guilty verdict means for Chris Christie :http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/11/what_the_bridgegate_guilty_verdict_means_for_chris.html Oh, and a lifetime of disgrace for good measure.

349. This is a really compelling read-Tears, doubts, heated debate in Bridgegate jury room: http://www.northjersey.com/news/tears-doubts-heated-debate-in-bridgegate-jury-room-1.1688069?page=all Restores some faith in the concept that ordinary people can make a difference.

Are you smiling now Bridget? I didn't think so.


350.Hopefully its not over until the "fat lady" sings-In Bridgegate trial, Christie is the culprit who got away: http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/11/in_bridgegate_trial_christie_is_revealed_as_the_ba.html And the fat man squeals.

* This juror came to the conclusion that most of us have-Bridgegate juror: Christie should have been on trial:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/11/bridgegate_juror_christie_should_have_been_on_tria.html I'm not holding my breath but it would be nice-and it would be the right thing to do.

** The jury was definitely on to him-2nd Bridgegate juror said she believes Christie was involved, report says: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/11/2nd_bridgegate_juror_suspects_christie_involvement_1.html Lock Him Up!

351. At least he remains popular with the people of New Jersey-Christie's approval rating hits record low in N.J., poll finds : http://www.northjersey.com/news/christie-s-approval-rating-hits-record-low-in-n-j-poll-finds-1.1688848 19% and falling -Wow!

352.Christie on the beach-Christie tans while Island Beach homeowners burn:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/07/christie_tans_while_island_beach_homeowners_burn_d.html What a complete horse's ass-but we already knew that.

353. Christie fights with a Cubs fan-oh brother-Let's settle this in the ring, Cubs fan tells Chris Christie:http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-christ-christie-fight-cubs-0802-chicago-inc-20170801-story.html I'd pay to see that fight.

354. Christie's approval rating hits 15%-Chris Christie’s Low Approval Rating Just Broke an All-Time Low: https://poll.qu.edu/new-jersey/release-detail?ReleaseID=2494 Does this mean that he knows every single person who approves of him?

355.He just can't help himself-just an ass- Testy Gov. Chris Christie argues with voter outside NJ polling place: http://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/testy-nj-gov-chris-christie-argues-voter-polling/story?id=50987973 One last parting shot.

I don't get no respect-no respect at all....



I'm on the beach and you're not!


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The Rats Are Eating Each Other Already..... Laxman Sep 2016 #3
Where is my boy Samson? malaise Sep 2016 #10
Man maybe I should redact on taking a week off for the Top 10! Initech Sep 2016 #4
I've got to believe this trial is enough for its own edition! Beach Rat Sep 2016 #5
Well I did an all Donald Trump edition already! Initech Sep 2016 #6
Hehehehehehhe malaise Sep 2016 #11
This Is Unlike Anything I Have Seen.... Laxman Sep 2016 #7
No wonder he and Christie got along so well. n/t rocktivity Sep 2016 #38
Didn't Christie say that he barely knew Wildstein? dmr Oct 2016 #88
So Here's Bridget Kelly's Story.... Laxman Sep 2016 #12
She was thrown under the bridge malaise Sep 2016 #13
this is the guy who is demanding that legal marijuana users in 3 states be thrown in prison. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #14
kick for the evening crowd malaise Sep 2016 #15
I got an aha moment looking at Christie's wretched face when Trump ignored him dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #55
He's not on trial malaise Sep 2016 #56
That may not happen till after the election..... dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #58
It Was A Very Interesting First Day.... Laxman Sep 2016 #16
Rachel will be on this in a minute malaise Sep 2016 #17
The Testimony Starts Today.... Laxman Sep 2016 #18
Day 2 Is Off To A Rousing Start..... Laxman Sep 2016 #19
I can't wait malaise Sep 2016 #22
Well, the fact that this meeting took place, uh, off site HELPS christie, doesn't it? rocktivity Sep 2016 #27
I Think Its Pretty Damning..... Laxman Sep 2016 #28
Sorry to get to the party a day late rocktivity Sep 2016 #20
Fashionably Late..... Laxman Sep 2016 #21
The Cover Stories.... Laxman Sep 2016 #23
This was such cynical criminality malaise Sep 2016 #24
BBC: The fall and fall of Chris Christie nitpicker Sep 2016 #25
Good malaise Sep 2016 #26
Former Port Authority Director Patrick Foye..... Laxman Sep 2016 #29
It's A Shame They Have To Break.... Laxman Sep 2016 #30
It's delish malaise Sep 2016 #32
How The Defense Believes.... Laxman Sep 2016 #31
Must have crushed Wildstein to have Christie say such awful things about him malaise Sep 2016 #33
K&R yortsed snacilbuper Sep 2016 #34
The comments page is too good malaise Sep 2016 #35
Wildstein And Baroni.... Laxman Sep 2016 #36
You know if the plan is to clean up the mess that is politics malaise Sep 2016 #37
The Prosecution's Star Witness..... Laxman Sep 2016 #39
BREAKING: New Jersey Moves To Impeach Chris Christie Over “Bridgegate” rocktivity Sep 2016 #40
Here Is An Interesting Tidbit..... Laxman Sep 2016 #41
Witness Number 7.... Laxman Sep 2016 #42
K&R yortsed snacilbuper Sep 2016 #43
Wildstein, who faces up to 15 years in prison, was asked by a prosecutor rocktivity Sep 2016 #44
I'm so glad he is singing malaise Sep 2016 #46
Thank you for the thread and thank you for making DU a good place to hang out dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #45
Another Day Of Testimony From Wildstein.... Laxman Sep 2016 #47
Thanks malaise Sep 2016 #48
'Bridgegate' witness says Christie campaign manager knew of plot Eugene Sep 2016 #49
A Nice Recap Of Day 6.... Laxman Sep 2016 #50
Open The Bomb Bay Doors..... Laxman Sep 2016 #51
'Bridgegate' witness says Governor Christie backed lane closures Eugene Sep 2016 #52
The Latest: Christie Again Denies Knowing of Traffic Plot Eugene Sep 2016 #53
Well, duh -- authorizing it would have been illegal! rocktivity Sep 2016 #54
LIAR malaise Sep 2016 #57
Bridge Case Witness Thought He Was Still on Christie's Team Eugene Sep 2016 #59
To refresh your memories, here's Christie's 2-hour press conference rocktivity Sep 2016 #60
"I was told the governor was happy I'd stepped up and taken responsibility" rocktivity Oct 2016 #71
Just for delaying an ambulance BSdetect Sep 2016 #61
The Latest: Witness Describes Cover-up in Bridge Case Eugene Sep 2016 #62
Testimony: GOP Staff Wanted Democrats off Bridge Authority rocktivity Sep 2016 #63
Today's Post-Mortem.... Laxman Sep 2016 #64
2 and 3 are the big ones rocktivity Oct 2016 #70
K&R... spanone Sep 2016 #65
Here's A Sentiment I Can Get Behind.... Laxman Sep 2016 #66
Is There Anybody In The Christie Administration... Laxman Sep 2016 #67
Apparently, I'm Not The Only One.... Laxman Oct 2016 #68
Kick malaise Oct 2016 #69
For An Excellent Summary.... Laxman Oct 2016 #72
Thanks Laxman malaise Oct 2016 #73
Witness: Plan Was to 'Insulate' Christie in Bridge Scandal Eugene Oct 2016 #74
You Get To The Point.... Laxman Oct 2016 #75
Christie to freeholder: 'I will f---ing destroy you' Eugene Oct 2016 #76
Witness Says Christie Aide Asked Her to Delete Email About Lane Closings Eugene Oct 2016 #77
The Hunterdon County Mess.... Laxman Oct 2016 #78
If Barlyn's attitude and job peformance sucked that much rocktivity Oct 2016 #79
Christie Knew Nothing.... Laxman Oct 2016 #80
Since it was meant to be team-building exercise, he very likely didn't know about the contest rocktivity Oct 2016 #83
What A Day That Was.... Laxman Oct 2016 #81
Oh My malaise Oct 2016 #84
those aren't "crimes", according to Christie Warren DeMontague Oct 2016 #82
Kick- Judge issues criminal summons for Christie over Bridgegate malaise Oct 2016 #85
x-posted from GD: Judge recommends N.J. Gov. Chris Christie be charged in bridge-closing scandal Eugene Oct 2016 #86
A spokesman for Christie said the governor plans to appeal rocktivity Oct 2016 #87
k$R yortsed snacilbuper Oct 2016 #89
k&R yortsed snacilbuper Oct 2016 #91
Take A Few Minutes..... Laxman Oct 2016 #90
Very very good malaise Oct 2016 #92
k&R yortsed snacilbuper Oct 2016 #93
U.S. Attorney portrays Baroni as 'attack dog' for Christie malaise Oct 2016 #94
"Many questions seeking “yes” or “no” answers elicited lengthy explanations from Baroni..." rocktivity Oct 2016 #95
I did laugh at that malaise Oct 2016 #96
Baroni's testimony: One hot mess rocktivity Oct 2016 #101
Good post malaise Oct 2016 #102
Christie's approval rating hits an all-time low rocktivity Oct 2016 #97
ROFL malaise Oct 2016 #98
Kelly says she told Christie of plot the day before she sent 'traffic problems' email malaise Oct 2016 #99
k$R yortsed snacilbuper Oct 2016 #100
A Little Something... Laxman Oct 2016 #103
Don't cry for her, New Jersey -- the truth is, she should have copped a plea, too rocktivity Oct 2016 #106
A Fateful Meeting In A NJ Diner.... Laxman Oct 2016 #104
Great stuff - I'm lovin' it malaise Oct 2016 #105
Bridget Kelly Will Apparently Be.... Laxman Oct 2016 #107
"The governor said...he told Gov. Cuomo to tell Pat Foye to back off." rocktivity Oct 2016 #108
Of course there was a coverup malaise Oct 2016 #110
Today should be very interesting malaise Oct 2016 #109
Christie micromanages like this, rocktivity Oct 2016 #111
Another Day..... Laxman Oct 2016 #112
We're Coming Into The Home Stretch.... Laxman Oct 2016 #113
Well at least she put the blame squarely on Christie malaise Oct 2016 #114
Thank You.... Laxman Oct 2016 #115
You might need Volume 2 malaise Oct 2016 #116
An Important Ruling.... Laxman Oct 2016 #117
The prosecution doesn't have to prove motive as a rule (if you'll pardon the expression) rocktivity Oct 2016 #118
Chris Christie's Giant Shadow..... Laxman Oct 2016 #119
"Gov. Christie’s SHADOW Over Bridgegate"? rocktivity Oct 2016 #121
Has Chris Christie Taken Down The Republican Party.... Laxman Oct 2016 #120
A closeup of the prosecution's closing argument rocktivity Oct 2016 #122
Baroni attorney takes aim at 'habitual liar' Wildstein in closing argument rocktivity Oct 2016 #123
Christie Hit By Hurricane Buzzkill rocktivity Oct 2016 #124
And speaking of buzzkills... rocktivity Oct 2016 #125
He'd lose the advantage of not being corrupt? malaise Nov 2016 #131
This needs its own thread malaise Nov 2016 #130
KICK!!!!!! spanone Oct 2016 #126
Wasn't there a movie titled "Get Out Your Handkerchiefs"? rocktivity Oct 2016 #127
Why Did It Take So Long.... Laxman Nov 2016 #128
K & R for exposure malaise Nov 2016 #129
Prosecution Rebuttal Arguments -- Predictions, anyone? rocktivity Nov 2016 #132
I Don't Know.... Laxman Nov 2016 #133
NO ONE should be getting off from the wire fraud charges rocktivity Nov 2016 #134
They Won't Be Orphans... Laxman Nov 2016 #135
You mean he STILL has his job at Christie's country club? rocktivity Nov 2016 #137
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DING DING DING! Rocktivity, you're our grand prize winner! rocktivity Nov 2016 #138
Defense Seeks Mistrial rocktivity Nov 2016 #139
They Didn't Get It.... Laxman Nov 2016 #140
A Bogus Study, A Dear Friend, Campaign Contributions..... Laxman Nov 2016 #141
Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly GUILTY on ALL counts rocktivity Nov 2016 #142
I Didn't Honestly Think... Laxman Nov 2016 #143
Laxman and Rocktivity malaise Nov 2016 #144
Warning...This May Cause Nausea Or.... Laxman Nov 2016 #145
"No BELIEVABLE evidence?" Believable by WHO? rocktivity Nov 2016 #147
A Far More Interesting Read Today... Laxman Nov 2016 #146
A Very Interesting Account.... Laxman Nov 2016 #148
"It was very hard sending somebody to jail?" rocktivity Nov 2016 #149
Some taxing post-Bridge(t)-Gate matters rocktivity Nov 2016 #150
Judge denies request for special prosecutor in Christie case rocktivity Dec 2016 #151
Laxman Has Asked Me To Inform You... rocktivity Dec 2016 #152
This Blows Bridge(t)-Gate Out Of The Water... rocktivity Dec 2016 #153
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Just Say No To Christie, NJ Dems! rocktivity Dec 2016 #154
Christie's "Glinda" Moment rocktivity Dec 2016 #155
In Case You Need Further Proof That "Duplicating Duh Donald" Doesn't Work rocktivity Jan 2017 #157
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This is too freaking delish to miss Get thee to the greatest page malaise Jul 2017 #161
Get Thee to the Christie Crime Digest Volume V: The Epilogue rocktivity Jul 2017 #163
Ha malaise Jul 2017 #164
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