just played don't point to an exact date of when the governor knew and a source in the governor's office tonight tells me that chris christie stands behind what he said at the press conference and the source categorically tells me that while the governor has not been specific about the exact date that he learned about the lane closures, he learned about them through press reports and the source further tells me that christie is still categorical that he did not know about them before and he did not direct wildstein to close the lanes, that he knew nothing about the clees showers prior to the event. so is this latest development in this letter damaging to christie or not? joining me now, political analyst steve oddo bad doe and paula gala. steve, let me start with you. you're a very familiar face to me and in this area. to those around the country you are a person who interviews chris christie often. you host town halls. you know the manuel. what do you think about this letter? you've looked at it. you've looked at "the new york times" story.