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Ryan to Christie after Packers beat Cowboys: Need a hug?

By  Chad Merda
   
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was in Green Bay Sunday for the playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers.

And so was Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, although Ryan was sitting in the stands, while Christie was with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in a luxury box.

And once the Packers sealed the 26-21 win, Ryan just couldn’t resist throwing some shade Christie’s way.

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