Sorry, Tom Brokaw: Christie's bridge flap demands real scrutiny
SalonWhen it comes to coverage of the Chris Christie bridge scandal, legendary NBC anchor Tom Brokaw’s had enough. And unlike mayoral wannabe Anthony Weiner and Sen. Larry Craig who were effectively shamed out of their positions after relatively tame but embarrassing sex-capades, Christie’s scandal actually put lives at stake. Yes, the scheme has often been described somewhat blithely as a mere “traffic jam.” But let’s be clear: Any time the Christie administration’s multi-lane closure on the George Washington Bridge is cavalierly called a “traffic” incident or “inconvenience,” his spin operation is landing a massive win. The George Washington Bridge was the subject of a foiled terrorist plot in the 1990s – and, as the world’s busiest bridge, remains a large enough target that it’s under constant patrol by the NYPD.
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