covered, all the people of the state of new jersey will benefit for it. we're not going to be pennywise and pound foolish around here. >> what are the costs to governor christie. and his support within his own party? joining me now, senior political reporter for politico. why did christie make this decision? >> they're pushing back hard on this political criticism saying they were standing on the firmest legal ground, basically, they consisted the legislative services at the new jersey legislature, and they told them that this would be the best way you weren't going to be sued. if you appoint someone for the rest of lautenberg's term, the democrats are going to sue you, that's what they're saying, there does appear to be a nakedly political cast to this decision as you were talking about. >> what's interesting to me about this. i know there are statutory requirements if i announce an election on this day, we have to have a requirement on this day.