Political colleagues and foes describe Chris Christie as a fighter . Frank Lautenberg was a strong advocate for tougher gun laws . The New Jersey Republicans was the last Boston Marathon veteran in the ADP . Gov . Chris Christie permitted under law to appoint temporary replacement .
Political colleagues and foes describe Frank Lautenberg as a fighter . Lautenberg was a strong advocate for tougher gun laws . The New Jersey Democrat was the last World War II veteran in the Senate . Gov . Chris Christie permitted under law to appoint temporary replacement .