Christie Aide Kelly Sent Second ‘Traffic Problems’ Text

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In the days before the manufactured ties-ups at the George Washington Bridge, a former deputy chief of staff to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie sent a second text message about causing “traffic problems” elsewhere, according to newly released documents.

Bridget Anne Kelly wrote Aug. 19 to another Christie ally, David Wildstein, saying: “We cannot cause traffic problems in front of his house, can we?” One state legislator described the dialogue as reflecting a “juvenile, cavalier attitude.”