. . "But the fact that Christie is the current frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 ??? and is ahead of Hillary Clinton in the polls ??? makes him a target for a partisan media.Given that blatant partisanship, the need for a Republican candidate in 2016 who can make his case to the public, in spite of the media, is especially acute ??? even though it is much too early to try t" . .