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A potential Republican contender for the White House is trying to limit the damage of a scandal. Chris Christie is the governor of New Jersey. One of his aides is accused of orchestrating a traffic jam to pursue a political vendetta.
U.S. media are reporting that, last September, Christie's deputy chief of staff tied up traffic on a bridge connecting New Jersey and New York. The aide allegedly ordered lane closures because the mayor of a nearby community refused to support Christie's bid for reelection.

(Chris Christie / New Jersey Governor)
"I come out here today to apologize to the people of New Jersey. I apologize to the people of Fort Lee and I apologize to the members of the state legislature."

Christie said he had no knowledge or involvement in the issue. He said the conduct was unacceptable and he has fired the aide.
Christie is one of the most powerful figures in the Republican Party, but political analysts are wondering if the scandal could tarnish his prospects for the White House.