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New Jersey governor Chris Christie endured just enough agony today to ensure that he may get out of "Bridgegate" in the long run. Let's look back at his exciting day of constant apologizing.

• Christie apologized to the people of Fort Lee, New Jersey and the members of the legislature, saying he is "embarrassed and humiliated by the conduct of some of the people on my team." He announced that he fired deputy chief of staff Bridget Kelly - who penned the infamous directive, "Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee" - because "she lied" to him. He also pressured his former campaign manager, Bill Stepien, to drop his nomination to head the New Jersey GOP and cut off his contract with the Christie-led Republican Governors Association.

• Christie flatly denied any role in planning or ordering the lane closures. ""I had no knowledge or involvement in this issue, in its planning or its execution," he said, "and I am stunned by the abject stupidity that was shown here." Nevertheless, "I am responsible for what happened," he added.

• The governor pledged to cooperate fully with a legislative investigation and is conducting his own inquiry of his senior staff. Additionally, the U.S. attorney's office of New Jersey will launch its own inquiry into the matter.

• Christie visited Fort Lee to personally apologize to Mayor Mark Sokolich. At first, Sokolich thought that a meeting would be too "disruptive," but eventually agreed to meet with Christie. The two spent about 45 minutes today in what Christie called a "productive" conversation.

That's all for today. And remember, next time you're stuck in traffic, always ask, "which politician's fault is this?"