One of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's most bizarre statements about the unfolding George Washington Bridge lane closures scandal was that "Whether there was a traffic study or not, I don't know." By that time, it was clear to everyone else that there was no traffic study. But for Christie and anyone else who remained in doubt, a statement from Sen. Jay Rockefeller, chair of the Senate transportation committee, is
crystal clear:
The Port Authority’s response provides zero evidence that the purpose of these closures was to conduct a legitimate traffic study.
Let's repeat: "zero evidence that the purpose of these closures was to conduct a legitimate traffic study."
Poor Christie, lied to in so many ways and, in the tenderness of his heart, believing them all (at least the ones that benefited him).