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David Gergen: I think they are very great for him, Anderson, if this letter proves to be accurate. Contrary to what we heard earlier…

On the recordJanuary 30, 2014
I think they are very great for him, Anderson, if this letter proves to be accurate. Contrary to what we heard earlier, I read the letter as directly contradicting what the governor said in two press conferences namely, he said he didn't know anything about the lane closings until the whole episode was over. This letter says he knew it. There was evidence tying him to knowledge while the lane closures were there.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the implications of a letter that contradicts Governor Christie's previous statements regarding his knowledge of lane closures.

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