Will Bridgegate impact Christie’s presidential hopes?
As Bridgegate indictments loom over the Christie administration, speculation continues on what the impact will be on the governor's presidential aspirations.
David Wildstein (L) and Gov. Chris Christie
It may all hinge on what a key figure in the scandal is telling federal prosecutors.
The cooperation of former Port Authority official David Wildstein, one of Christie's top appointees, is big news. Wildstein's attorney has claimed he has proof the governor knew about the September 2013 lane closures on the George Washington Bridge as they were happening.
Christie maintains he had nothing to do with the plot.
“If there are indictments of people who were appointed by the governor, who worked for the governor that will rub off on Christie as a presidential candidate even if he is not named,” said Ben Dworkin, professor of political science at Rider University.
The Bridgegate scandal has dogged Christie for a year-and-a-half, but Wednesday he shrugged off any suggestion that the U.S. Attorney’s investigation would damage him politically.
Kevin McArdle contributed to this report.
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