The "Bridgegate" scandal has added to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's (R) reputation as a political tough guy, but there's another side to the Garden State governor. Business Insider searched online and found selection of nine photos that show his softer side including vintage pictures of the governor as a child and shots of intimate family gatherings. Check out the pictures below.
An undated photo showing Christie with his parents, brother and sister on the beach:
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Another shot of young Christie with his family that demonstrates his fondness for football began at an early age:
Chris Christie and his brother, Todd, sporting matching red sweaters with their brother-in-law, Russell Clarke in a picture uploaded during the 2010 holiday season:
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Todd and Chris Christie with Russell Clarke at his wedding to their sister, Dawn:
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A Christie family smooching sandwich!
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Todd and Chris Christie with Dawn at her wedding:
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Chris Christie and his siblings at another family function:
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A family portrait:
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Christie with some little leaguers:
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