A new report from

revealed New Jersey governor and

Chris Christie spent a lot of cash on food and beverage while attending

and

games at MetLife Stadium. Just how much? Over $82,000, to be exact, between the 2010 and 2011 season. In a public records release, the site found Christie received $95,000 per year paid quarterly for "an allowance of funds not otherwise appropriated and used for official receptions on behalf of the state, the operation of an official residence, for other expenses." Here's what the report said about his expensive visits to the home of the Jets and Giants:

Press secretary Kevin Roberts told the site "the official nature and business purpose of the event remains the case regardless of whether the event is at the State House, Drumthwacket or a sporting venue." Because the spending could cause a problem for Christie if he's got bigger political ambitions, Watchdog.org reported the New Jersey Republican State Committee reimbursed the state treasury in 2012 and the governor stopped using his office's expense account at sporting events.

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