Massachusetts Gov . Chris Christie 's State of the State address garnered national attention . He tackled head - on a controversy that involved political manipulation by aides . John King : ` ` He did exactly what he needed to do by getting to it first '' Ryan Lizza : Christie used language associated with past scandal that has been mocked .
N.J. Gov . Chris Christie 's State of the State address garnered national attention . Christie tackled head-on a controversy that suggests political payback by aides . John King : `` He did exactly what he needed to do by getting to it first '' Ryan Lizza : Christie used phrase associated with past scandal that has been mocked .