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80. Samson-Silverstein link (cont.)

Mon Jan 13, 2014, 03:25 AM

Jan 2014

10-1-10 - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday nominated as chairman of the Port Authority David Samson, a prominent attorney who for years had as a client World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein, the bi-state agency's most high profile tenant and frequent adversary.

The move opens questions of a conflict, given that the agency, which owns the 16-acre site, has engaged in multiple hard-fought lease negotiations in recent years with Mr. Silverstein who is building up to three towers on the property.

A spokesman for Mr. Christie, Michael Drewniak, said in a statement that the Christie administration is "aware of his prior representation, but it's not something that would prohibit or impede his taking the position."

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052748704483004575524730536657048

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Steve Kornacki's theory on the Christie scandal [View all] ProSense Jan 2014 OP

Does anyone have a link to the video of Kornacki's presentation? Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #1

Well, ProSense Jan 2014 #6

I agree that he is a petty asshole, but I still don't understand why he wanted to kill this project Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #9

Rachel's theory ProSense Jan 2014 #11

If I can find a video link to Kornacki's presentation of his theory I will watch it Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #17

Perhaps both Rachel and Kornacki are correct. kristopher Jan 2014 #36

I think the point in your OP is that Christie may be angling for a cut, maybe a lucrative contract JDPriestly Jan 2014 #98

Political points are worthless; money is the mother's milk of politics FarCenter Jan 2014 #99

Follow the money... tosh Jan 2014 #15

That is a good question and if someone could provide an answer I may find this theory more plausible Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #18

+1 I'm similarly confused & would welcome a more clear explanation of the 'theory' ... brett_jv Jan 2014 #37

The contracts related to the Hudson Lights Phase 1 were essentially done before the bridge closure onenote Jan 2014 #38

Have not refreshed my memory of Kornacki's show, tosh Jan 2014 #60

I have found no evidence that the announcement of the financing was delayed for a week onenote Jan 2014 #61

But it was miraculously cleared up just a couple of days after the strong-arm tactics. Atman Jan 2014 #67

If I understand what I just read, the idea was one of two things. (1) Threaten the project, not to tblue37 Jan 2014 #30

The project was already underway. It would have eventually proceeded. Atman Jan 2014 #54

What contracts and how? onenote Jan 2014 #56

The value of the development to potential tenants tosh Jan 2014 #62

The project as approved provides for the addition of two roads onenote Jan 2014 #63

There were two phases to the project. Phase two hadn't yet secured financing. Atman Jan 2014 #66

I never did really buy the "endorsement" thing... marions ghost Jan 2014 #83

The Koch front governorships all do this. The public be damned. Follow the money. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #25

Just riffing here.. but, maybe because Cha Jan 2014 #8

...and, given the lack of one public official in this pic: Cooley Hurd Jan 2014 #12

Oh, yeah.. that ground breaking pic. I saw that Cha Jan 2014 #14

Maybe, but it would show a level of stupidity I just can't fathom Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #13

I hear ya.. I don't know either.. It's just all that talk Cha Jan 2014 #19

I think you are confusing two different projects. onenote Jan 2014 #41

I guess I am confused..thanks. Sounds like it's right next door then..? Cha Jan 2014 #45

I'm confused too but there may be something there chowder66 Jan 2014 #22

Here's some history on the site. onenote Jan 2014 #52

Thanks! eom chowder66 Jan 2014 #72

You might want to reconsider that. Remember the subway tunnel to NYC? kristopher Jan 2014 #40

Figure out why he killed the rail tunnel project... TreasonousBastard Jan 2014 #86

Most likely because it benefited NY real estate developers more than NJ real estate developers FarCenter Jan 2014 #87

Maybe, but I doubt it... TreasonousBastard Jan 2014 #89

The NJ Transportation Trust Fund funds intra-state projects benefiting NJ developers, etc. FarCenter Jan 2014 #90

But it's been broke for years... TreasonousBastard Jan 2014 #91

It funds NJDOT and NJT to the tune of about one and a quarter billion annually FarCenter Jan 2014 #94

Look at how many Republican governors killed high speed rail projects in their home state. There okaawhatever Jan 2014 #65

Kornacki video links below Tx4obama Jan 2014 #71

Yes, 'cause it's all about Christie's feefees.. Cha Jan 2014 #2

Between Rachel Maddow's and Steve Kornacki's theories... Cooley Hurd Jan 2014 #3

If there was a lawyer involved, (Charlie) they knew it was illegal. Baitball Blogger Jan 2014 #7

I agree -- and I posted something similar on another thread starroute Jan 2014 #24

There's also the story in LBN about Rove pushing Christie as a candidate starroute Jan 2014 #31

I think Rove is absolutely right. pangaia Jan 2014 #50

The mayor kept repeating this initiative in his interviews. boston bean Jan 2014 #4

It all comes down to patronage contracts, doesn't it? Baitball Blogger Jan 2014 #5

Winner! tosh Jan 2014 #16

Same for the $4 million marketing contract for Sandy Repair...the $2 million quote was not chosen libdem4life Jan 2014 #101

An investigation should be held to find out who got that money, because Baitball Blogger Jan 2014 #102

In this case it was a blatant decision to hire the firm, at nearly double the other firm's quote, libdem4life Jan 2014 #103

Thanks ProSense! livetohike Jan 2014 #10

Thanks. ProSense Jan 2014 #27

fantastic summary ProSense, as always. grantcart Jan 2014 #20

Thanks. n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #32

So glad you posted this! I think BOTH Maddow and Kornacki are in the right ballpark. Ninga Jan 2014 #21

Watching Up right now ColumbusLib Jan 2014 #23

LOL! Giuliani: ProSense Jan 2014 #26

Sure, kinda like Nixon Major Nikon Jan 2014 #35

Ghouliani would know a little something about cover-ups and backing the "official story". Fuck him! ChisolmTrailDem Jan 2014 #55

Good details here. another_liberal Jan 2014 #28

Possible. The 2016 Fervor (and his staff's hunger for cabinet positions was a large influence). TheBlackAdder Jan 2014 #29

Interesting and plausible. n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #33

FYI, Kornacki stated on Chris Hayes' show that he worked for Wildstein early in his career. (nt) proverbialwisdom Jan 2014 #34

Yeah, he said that on Rachel's show Cha Jan 2014 #39

Wildstein ran Politickernj ProSense Jan 2014 #47

Valuable context. Thanks! (nt) proverbialwisdom Jan 2014 #57

He's made no secret of this, and disclosed it quite a while ago. Atman Jan 2014 #68

No judgement implied but it remains noteworthy, IMO. proverbialwisdom Jan 2014 #74

3 clips dated today, Jan 12, up at Kornacki's web page NJCher Jan 2014 #42

Thanks. n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #48

Thank you everyone. oldandhappy Jan 2014 #43

Hey! New Jersey ain't Vermont after all. sulphurdunn Jan 2014 #44

Christie is an organized crime thug. Arugula Latte Jan 2014 #46

HMMM - this was buried in Maureen Dowd's mocking column yesterday - LiberalElite Jan 2014 #49

Excellent OP ProSense malaise Jan 2014 #51

Thanks. Hey: ProSense Jan 2014 #58

Bwwwwwwwwwwwwah! malaise Jan 2014 #59

He's losing this ProSense Jan 2014 #70

Without Steve and Rachel this scandal might have gone away... polichick Jan 2014 #53

Josh Marshall: Following the Money on Bridgegate ProSense Jan 2014 #64

Additional article from HuffingtonPost with video, below Tx4obama Jan 2014 #69

Another popular conspiracy theory. Thanks for posting. nm rhett o rick Jan 2014 #73

Well done. H2O Man Jan 2014 #75

Thanks. n/t ProSense Jan 2014 #77

Good post. k&r for exposure. n/t Laelth Jan 2014 #76

Kornacki's Theory Just Might Have Some Merit... Laxman Jan 2014 #78

Kushner-Wildstein-Christie-Silverstein-Samson-Port Authority Linked HR_Pufnstuf Jan 2014 #79

Samson-Silverstein link (cont.) HR_Pufnstuf Jan 2014 #80

Thank you for the links, HR_Pufnstuf.. Cha Jan 2014 #81

Jared Kushner is married to Ivanka Trump FarCenter Jan 2014 #84

Ah yup! annabanana Jan 2014 #82

Recommend jsr Jan 2014 #85

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #88

Whatever the motive, ProSense Jan 2014 #92

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #93

Given what we know, ProSense Jan 2014 #96

NJ Dem: Development Theory Is 'Absolutely' Plausible In Bridge Scandal ProSense Jan 2014 #95

Sokolich mentioned this construction project when talking motive on Rachel's show last week..... bettyellen Jan 2014 #100

NJ Lawmakers Urge Caution On Alternate Bridge Scandal Theories ProSense Jan 2014 #97