Chris Christie Runs Down Debate Clock in Iowa

At campaign stops, the New Jersey governor, who will soon know if he'll make it into Thursday's primetime debate, concentrates on retail politics.

DES MOINES, IA - JULY 25: Republican presidential candidate, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie takes a photo with people gathered at Western Gateway Park for the Italian American Heritage Festival on July 25, 2015 in Des Moines, Iowa. A recent poll had Christie trailing most of his Republican rivals in Iowa. Christie is hoping to gain support in the state with several campaign stops scheduled over this weekend. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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By Terrence Dopp

August 1, 2015 at 10:46 PM UTC

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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spent the last weekend before his potential moment in the August 6 Republican presidential debate plodding the ground in Iowa and insisting he's ready for the stage.

That whole thing about candidates in the leading spots potentially getting more time? Christie said he's not worried.