A parade of politicians has failed to deliver change in Atlantic City. Now, with the recession and out-of-state gambling competition pushing the resort to the brink, Gov. Chris Christie is wresting control of the gaming and entertainment district from poor municipal management. Bryant Simon, a Temple historian and author of the book Boardwalk of Dreams, said gaming revenue skips city neighborhoods. "The past has shown the trickle down has leaped over the city to the suburbs," he said. "It’s all good, but it’s not rebuilding Atlantic City."