Aide who helped shape Christie’s image not returning to N.J.

Maria Comella. MMM file photo

TRENTON — A top aide who played an integral role in shaping Chris Christie’s image as a blunt, straight-talking politician — which helped propel him to the national political stage and a presidential campaign– has cut official ties with the governor. Maria Comella, Christie’s former deputy chief of staff for communications and the longest serving member… Read the rest of this entry »

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Christie’s Communications Chief Leaves Trenton For Presidential PAC

Maria Comella. MMM file photo

Maria Comella, Governor Chris Christie’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications is leaving the government payroll to join the Leadership Matters For American Political Action Committee, the PAC that Christie set up to support his presidential ambitions.

Straight talking Christie told reporters in Ames, Iowa that Comella’s departure from his office should not be seen as a sign that he has decided to run for president, according to a NJ.com report.

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