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Because he didn’t make the main stage, Christie might not be able to have a breakout moment in the fourth GOP debate. That doesn't mean he's finished.

The third Republican presidential debate Wednesday night was not really dominated by Donald Trump and Ben Carson. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did have his moments in the limited amount of time he actually spoke. Technically, Hillary Clinton wasn’t involved in the form, but you wouldn’t know that if you focused on Christie because he sure focused on Clinton.

The first two GOP presidential debates did not help or hurt Gov. Chris Christie’s campaign. He remained in 10th place in the crowded Republican field according to Real Clear Politics, which averaged the five most recent national polls.