Cuomo Went Along with Christie’s Port Authority Money Grab Cuomo Went Along with Christie’s Port Authority Money Grab
The New Jersey governor may have acted illegally in diverting $1.8 billion from the Port Authority to pet projects in the state.
Apr 2, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Christie Makes His 2016 Pitch to Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson Christie Makes His 2016 Pitch to Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson
Christie joins Bush, Walker and Kasich at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s Las Vegas bash.
Mar 30, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Christie Didn’t Do It, Says Christie’s Lawyer Christie Didn’t Do It, Says Christie’s Lawyer
The other investigations proceed, but Randy Mastro releases a 300-page report saying Christie is not guilty.
Mar 27, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Case Closed Case Closed
Inquiry Is Said to Clear Christie, but That’s His Lawyers’ Verdict. —New York Times headline His lawyers did a thorough job. The governor has been absolved. They’d interviewed all Christie aides, Except, of course, the ones involved.
Mar 26, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Christie’s Lawyers Say ‘Not Guilty’ After $1 Million Inquiry Christie’s Lawyers Say ‘Not Guilty’ After $1 Million Inquiry
But there are plenty of reasons to be skeptical.
Mar 24, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts
While trumpeting “pension reform,” the New Jersey governor placed retiree assets in the hands of hedge fund managers bankrolling his political career.
Christie Runs Into a Buzz Saw at Town Hall Meeting Christie Runs Into a Buzz Saw at Town Hall Meeting
But he drops a hint about running for president.
Mar 18, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Can Chris Christie Get His ‘Mojo’ Back? Can Chris Christie Get His ‘Mojo’ Back?
It looks like New Jersey is losing patience with its troubled governor.
Mar 17, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts Misdirected Mail: White House Budget Proposes Damaging Postal Service Cuts
“Our Postal Service is in need of true reform, not ill-advised, counterproductive attempts to slash service.”
Mar 13, 2014 / John Nichols
In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side? In Spying Scandal, Did Obama Just Take the CIA’s Side?
Obama gave what appeared to be a bland statement on the controversy—but implicitly, he took a side.
Mar 12, 2014 / George Zornick