We've all seen how the GOPe cuts deals with Democrats. McConnell, Boehner...etc.
I believe that the GOPe cut a deal with the Dems. The Dems put most of their money and effort in VA. The GOPe put most of their money and effort in NJ.
The Dems take VA, the GOPe take NJ and the patriots in both states get shut out.
In a race the Democrats weren't even going to oppose.....They put up a sacrificial lamb that had no chance of winning. They want Christie to be the 2016 nominee, because they know they can crush him like a bug, just like McCain and Romney.