New Jersey Gov. Christie Ends GOP Presidential Race

MANCHESTER, N.H. - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has suspended his campaign for the 2016 race for the White House after finishing sixth in the New Hampshire primary.

Christie had banked his presidential prospects on a strong finish in the early-voting state, but finished behind most of his Republican rivals in Tuesday's election.

It was the final blow for a candidate who spent more than 70 days campaigning in New Hampshire.

Christie had trouble from the get-go raising money and building support in a crowded Republican field dominated by another brash East Coaster: businessman Donald Trump.

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