Bridge controversy : New Jersey Governor . Chris Christie is seen as a leading Republican contender in 2016 . He 's now involved in a scandal over the closure of road construction in Fort Lee . ` ` blamed for some traffic problems '' after town 's mayor would n't back Christie , an aide wrote . New Jersey governor promises ` ` soul searching '' after firing the mayor .
New Jersey Governor . Chris Christie is seen as a leading Republican contender in 2016 . He 's now involved in a scandal over the closure of road construction in Fort Lee . ` ` blamed for some traffic problems '' after town 's mayor would n't back Christie , an aide wrote . New Jersey governor promises ` ` soul searching '' after firing the mayor .