WATCH: Two Presidential Contenders Fight Ahead of 2016

Aug. 2, 2013— -- Election Day 2016 is about 1,200 days away. But the campaign is alreadyunderway.

Republican candidates are already jockeying to lead the fractured party:look no further than the feud between Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and NewJersey Gov. Chris Christie.

Here's a recap of the war of words between the 2016 presidentialcontenders and what it means for them ... and you.