New Jersey Governor's Helicopter Ride Latest In Often-Criticized Tradition

Huffington Post, Patch.com. by Matt Sledge | Jun. 2, 2011 (News Report)

Chris Christie was in a rush to get from his son's baseball game in Montvale, N.J. to Princeton -- but his decision on Tuesday to skip the hour-and-a-half car ride in exchange for a state police helicopter may have national political implications.

Christie apparently did not use the helicopter for state business; instead, he wanted to get back to the governor's mansion for a meeting with Iowa donors hoping he'll run for president. Full Story »

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Topics: Republicans, Money and Politics, Corruption, New Jersey
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