Christie Is Certain Bridge Scandal Won't Weigh On 2016 Decision

[DonViejo]

CATHERINE THOMPSON – MARCH 27, 2014, 8:19 AM EDT

Whether New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) ultimately chooses to run for president or not, the scandal surrounding his aides' involvement in lane closures on the George Washington Bridge will not be a factor in his decision.

"There's certainly nothing that's happened in the last number of months, since we talked about this the last time that would make me think any differently about my ability to pursue that job," Christie said Wednesday on his monthly radio program in reference to the scandal, as quoted by CNN.

The governor declined to say whether or not he was leaning towards launching a 2016 bid, however. "I'm not going to make any conclusions until I absolutely have to," he said, as quoted by CNN.

Christie's national poll numbers and home state approval ratings have plummeted since he denied that he ordered or approved the lane closures on the bridge last summer. An internal review commissioned by Christie's administration is expected to clear him of any wrongdoing.

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[onehandle]

1. Dead Presidential Campaign Walking. nt

[The Magistrate]

2. He Gone To Heaven, Sir

Dead before the ship even sank....

[Scuba]

3. Me too, 'cause the Sandy money scandal will have him behind bars by then.

[FSogol]

4. Christie would be wrong...

again.

[spanone]

5. he's not only toast, he's also stupid.

[Laxman]

6. I Believe That Mr. Christie....

engaged in a bit of witness tampering/intimidation during that interview. When asked how a report that didn't include interviews with Kelly, Stepien and Wildstein could be valid he brushed off the criticism and said that they had exercised their 5th amendment rights and as long as they continued to do so (hint hint) nobody will ever know what took place.