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Evolving On The Issue

by Nick R. Martin
02.06.14 | 9:39 am
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses a gathering Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, in Keansburg, N.J., of residents whose homes in Keansburg, were heavily damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Christie says he understands the frustr... New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses a gathering Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, in Keansburg, N.J., of residents whose homes in Keansburg, were heavily damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Christie says he understands the frustration of Superstorm Sandy victims who still have not gotten their homes or their lives back together 15 months after the storm. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) MORE LESS

Was it mid-September? Oct. 1? Another date altogether? Chris Christie’s answer on when he first learned about the George Washington Bridge lane closings has, well, evolved. Here’s the timeline.

Nick R. Martin Nick Martin is an associate editor at TPM in New York City. He came to the site in 2011 as a reporter for TPMMuckraker. Previously, he worked in Arizona, first as a staff reporter for a local newspaper and later as a freelance journalist. He also ran the news blog Heat City. Contact him at nick@talkingpointsmemo.com
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