Politics CheatSheet - Did Chris Christie Turn a Blind Eye?

Today: In Gates Book, Details of Israel's Hard Bargaining Over Saudi Arms , The Deficit Excuse Is Fading Fast , The Republican Party Needs an RLC

January 10, 2014 NOT STUPID 1. Did Christie Turn a Blind Eye? The New Jersey governor says he only discovered the truth about "Bridgegate" on Wednesday. He's not stupid, so it must have been willful ignorance. Read it at The Daily Beast REVEALED 2. Israel's Hard Bargain With Gates How did Israel land an extra squadron of Joint Strike Fighters? It was the cost of doing business with Saudi Arabia, according to the former secretary of defense's new book. Read it at The Daily Beast DO THE MATH 3. Hey, The Deficit Is Shrinking Budget hawks want compensating budget cuts to extend long-term unemployment benefits. But one look at the Treasury's latest balance sheets undermines the House GOP's argument. Read it at The Daily Beast THE WAY BACK 4. The GOP Needs an RLC The Democrats came out their '80s slump via the Democratic Leadership Council. Al From, its founder, says Republicans can learn to win the way Bill Clinton did. Read it at The Daily Beast BRIDGE BASICS 5. Up to Speed on Bridgegate Wait, what's happening in New Jersey? Here's an explainer on the scandal that's threatening the political ambitions of Gov. Chris Christie. Read it at The Daily Beast GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast.

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