Gov. Christie's Failed Press Conference | National Catholic Reporter

Gov. Christie's Failed Press Conference | National Catholic Reporter by MSW.  MGB: I suspect he fired her without questioning her because that conversation itself would have become an instance of scrutiny.  His official reason is that he did not know why she did it and he preserves deniability by not talking to her.  With no conversation taking place, the FBI cannot question him about it and then indict him for lying to a federal investigator (a dubious crime that should be thrown in on an actual crime rather than a being a catch-all to nail public figures without pursuing real evidence).  Let the Feds interview the recently departed Deputy Chief of Staff (and God help her, as they may try her for lying instead).