In the wake of state Senator Mike Doherty's (R-23) scorching criticisms of Governor Chris Christie following the guilty plea and nine-count indictments of three former members of Christie’s inner circle in connection with the closing of access lanes at the George Washington Bridge in 2013, Bergen County Republican Organization (BCRO) Chairman Bob Yudin denigrated Doherty and defended Christie.
Pointing to the line "I am the master of my fate" from a copy of his favorite poem, "Invictus," close to his Secaucus law office desk, state Assemblyman Joseph Lagana (D-38) told PolitickerNJ why he believes that he's fated to stay in office.