Big boy blew it.
Christie just lost his brand.
The correct response to this "scandal" is as follows, verbatim: "Politics is a violent game. Only bullies get things done. I'm a bully, therefore I get things done. You got a problem with what I did to this disloyal mayor? Watch out. You're next."
Regardless of ideology, ordinary Americans are DESPERATELY HUNGRY for politicians grounded in reality. Until this point, Christie appeared to be grounded in reality. Now he's just another mincing squealing fairyboy.