Christie was first elected to the office in 2010, then re-elected to continue the position through 2018.
His dedication to New Jersey after Superstorm Sandy earned him high approval.
What was supposed to be a simple family weekend at the beach turned into an entire controversy.

soaks up sun on beach he closed."
They pulled Chris Christie in his beach chair from the photo, and dropped it into various scenarios.
The gift that keeps on giving."

When they saw the criticism happen, they blamed themselves.
They came to me and said, ‘It’s our fault.'"
Christie assured them it wasn’t, and took full responsibility for the decision.