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we're starting with a political bombshell from chris christie christie. he announced at a quick news conference today about replacing frank lautenberg who died yesterday. instead he surprised the political world and both parties by not appointing a replacement at all. our national political correspondent jim acosta has the latest information for us. jim, how did governor christie explain his decision? >> governor christie set a special election to fill a open senate seat was all about the people. but democrats and republicans argue, it's really all about him. >> good afternoon. >> ch...

0 twitter @jaketapper. that's it for me and the lead. i will leave you in the capable hands of one mr. wolf blitzer who is right next door in the situation room. >> thanks, jake. democrats and republicans awaiting word on the decision from chris christie. for the first time, we hear the voice of the boston bombing suspect. how a 10-year-old stopped a home invasion robbery and sent the suspects fleeing. we're starting with a political bombshell from chris christie christie. he announced at a quick news conference today about replacing frank lautenberg who died yesterday. instead he surp...