Democracy in America | Chris Christie and Bridgegate

In a jam

Federal prosecutors indict officials close to the governor

By R.W. | NEW YORK

SITTING in traffic is the worst. It’s frustrating and infuriating. But even the worst jams are fairly forgettable. At some point the congestion clears, riders reach their destination and the story is over. After all, who cares about a traffic jam?

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