This is what today’s Bridgegate charges mean for Chris Christie

On Friday, federal prosecutors announced three former officials linked to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) will face criminal charges as a result of the so-called “Bridgegate” scandal. However, the major question is obviously what this means for Christie, a potential 2016 presidential candidate. While the scandal has clearly tarnished the governor’s reputation, as of now, it appears that, legally, Christie is out of the woods. At a press conference after the charges were revealed, US Attorney Paul Fishman repeatedly declined to say Christie has been “cleared” in the investigation. At the same time, he also said the current evidence indicates there will not be charges against the governor or anyone else. “Based …