Chris Christie continues to play Hamlet
The recent death of Senator Frank Lautenberg created an opening in the upper chamber and an opportunity for Republicans. Democrats hold a 52 to 48 majority.
Governor Christie could have simply appointed a Republican, who would have eighteen months to build a record before standing for election in November of 2014 for a full six year term. With 2014 expected to be a Republican year, Christie could have given the GOP eight years of Republican votes.
Instead Christie chose to do what he has done since 2009. He confounded everybody. To understand his Senate decision requires understanding his history.
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