Behind the scenes at the RNC: Christie's mic check

TheBlaze's Mike Opelka snapped these images this morning of New Jersey Governor and keynote speaker Chris Christie getting a feel for the podium at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Christie made his entrance into the convention hall this morning as the band Three Doors Down finished their sound checks.  The band will play the world debut of their new song "One Light" just before Christie's keynote address tonight. Here's a sneak peek:

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