Chris Christie

Christopher James "Chris" Christie (born September 6, 1962) is the 55th Governor of New Jersey and a leading member of the Republican Party.
== Tossup Questions ==
# In March 2013, a court overturned an effort supported by this governor to legalize sports betting in his state. This man was involved in a verbal spat with Connie Mariano, who questioned his ability to serve in higher political positions. A mayor viewed as this man's 2013 opponent announced that he would seek Frank (*) Lautenberg's Senate seat instead. Mark Zuckerberg hosted his first political fundraiser for this man, who has taken flak for criticizing House Republicans and working alongside Andrew Cuomo and President Obama in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. For 10 points, name this Governor of New Jersey.
# Question: Ninety-one year old Florence Genova died during this event, although her daughter insists the death was not caused by this event. A participant in it remarked that he and a subordinate "didn't travel in the same circles in high school," saying he "was the class president and athlete." A message about this event notes "it will be a tough November for" a "little Serbian," while David Wildstein dismissed feeling sorry for kids because "they are the children of (*) Buono voters." This scandal resulted in the firing of Deputy Chief of Staff Bridget Anne Kelly, and many believe it was perpetrated in retribution against Democratic Mayor Mark Sokolich's lack of support for the governor in the 2013 election. For 10 points, name this recent political scandal in which Governor Chris Christie apparently attempted to create traffic jams at a certain location.
ANSWER: Bridgegate [or the Fort Lee lane closure scandal; or the George Washington Bridge lane closure; accept anything about Christie closing lanes or closing a bridge lane, prompt on Christie creating traffic jams and related answers]