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Chris Christie Spokesperson Bails for Scott Brown

By Joe Coscarelli

Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) speaks at the CPAC Conference, on March 6, 2014 in National Harbor, Maryland. The American Conservative Union (CPAC) held its 41st annual Conservative Political conference at the Gaylord International Hotel.

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Colin Reed, who’s had his hands full with Bridgegate and has been subpoenaed in the matter, will instead be former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown’s campaign manager as he tries again in New Hampshire. “I’ve known Scott for more than four years,” said Reed. “An opportunity to work with him again is something I couldn’t pass up.” Can you blame him?

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