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Governor Chris Christie suspended his presidential campaign on February 10 after receiving only single-digit support in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary.

The New Jersey governor was considered a desirable candidate in 2012, but decided to stay out of the race. Four years later, he launched a presidential bid amid a mixed economic record in the Garden State. While Christie has not been found to have any involvement in the George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal, "Bridgegate" remained a problem for Christie as several senior staffers have been implicated.

Christie was also criticized by conservative Republicans for his close relationship with President Obama in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, which caused massive damage to his home state. Pictures of Christie embracing the president were seen as evidence that the governor was too moderate.

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Struggling in the polls throughout his presidential race, Christie attempted to turn the attention away from Bridgegate to policy. In an attempt to maintain his hard-charging reputation, he unveiled controversial proposals including cuts to Social Security and proposed tracking immigrants with visas "like FedEx packages."

Always telling it how it is, Christie was considered the most blunt candidate until Donald Trump joined the race. The governor's inability to top Trump and granular support among conservatives and moderates led him to suspend his campaign in February.

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Career History

Governor of New Jersey

2010-Present

U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

2002-2008

Registered State Lobbyist

1999-2001

Morris County (NJ) Legislator

1994-1998

Attorney

1987-2002

Did You Know?

Christie invited New Jersey rock legend Bruce Springsteen to perform at his 2010 inauguration but The Boss declined and has publicly disagreed with the governor's policies over the years. Christie now plays the music of another Jersey rocker at his campaign events -- Jon Bon Jovi.

Personal and Family

Date of birth

September 6, 1962

Place of birth

Newark, New Jersey

Spouse

Mary Pat Christie

Children

Andrew, Patrick, Sarah, Bridget

Education

University of Delaware, B.A., 1984; Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1987

Religion

Roman Catholic

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