One of the most popular current news stories is the George Washington Bridge lane closures. Almost all political reporters have an opinion on what should happen to Governor Chris Christie, of New Jersey, if it is found out that he knew about the lane closures. This is why John Cassidy, reporter for The New Yorker, wrote “Chris Christie’s Super Bowl: A Nightmare and a Lifeline” to provide his insight of why Chris Christie may no longer be governor if he is found responsible for the lane closures. Cassidy proves this point by referencing other reporters and by his use of figurative language.
To make his argument more effective, Cassidy provides quotes from other reporters that share the same views as him. Cassidy quotes the Daily News article “You’re Lying Gov”, “If the governor couldn’t refute Wildstein’s accusation, his governorship is over and he should prepare to face a federal criminal probe as a private citizen. Resignation would be a must. Otherwise, impeachment would be a snap.” By providing a quote from a recognizable source like the Daily News Cassidy gains credibility because the reader now understands that Cassidy’s stance on the situation is the same as others. Cassidy effectively creates credibility for his opinions on Chris Christie by referencing other well-known reporters/news sources with the same view.
Cassidy also uses metaphors to show the seriousness of Chris Christie losing his position as New Jersey’s governor. After the former Port Authority official shared evidence that helps prove that Christie knew about the lane closures, Cassidy states, “By Saturday morning, when Christie was preparing to head to Super Bowl Boulevard, formerly known as Times Square, for a public event with Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio, his political death notices were already being prepared.” By calling information that other officials that are responsible for the lane closures shared, “political death notices”, Cassidy is showing the severity of the information. If what the other officials shared about Chris Christie is true, Cassidy believes the governor will be out of a job and will not have a chance to run for president. Therefore, making the new information being provided about Christie’s knowledge, Chris Christie’s political death notices.
During a time in which the governor of the state that hosts the super bowl is usually in the public’s eyes for being a great hostess, Chris Christie is seen as a possible liar who may be very soon out of a job. John Cassidy references other reporters/news sources and uses metaphors in his article to prove that if it is found that Chris Christie is found responsible for the George Washington Bridge Lane Closures, he will lose his position as New Jersey’s governor.
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