Christie Chasing Career Makeover While Financial Mess Unresolved
- With a year left as governor, scant progress on N.J. pensions
- Shot at book-deal glory until Democratic lawmakers said no way
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On the eve of his annual policy-setting speech Tuesday, Governor Chris Christie has largely given up trying to solve New Jersey’s mounting financial troubles. His focus now is on inspirational talks about addiction recovery.
In recent weeks, a videographer and audio technician have gathered footage as he visits rehabilitation centers and speaks about his late mother, a nicotine addict, and a law-school buddy hooked on prescription painkillers before his death. The issue won the Republican millions of social-media hits during his failed presidential campaign.