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BREAKING: The Ground Beneath Chris Christie’s Feet Just Collapsed

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To be as fair as possible, this still remains an allegation but to have the willingness of Wildstein to return the favor and throw Christie under the bus to save his own skin, it does look like Christie's days are numbered. How many other termites might follow Wildstein out of the woodwork?

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