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Role Reversal in Florida and Big Money in the Primary Campaign
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Role Reversal in Florida and Big Money in the Primary Campaign

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Romney's powerful showing in last night's debate could be crucial for the Republican presidential nomination. But a final burst of TV commercials from the Gingrich SuperPAC could make a difference. We hear about the Las Vegas billionaire who came up with $10 million and whether he's influenced the campaign. Also, the economy shows improvement, but is it enough? On Reporter's Notebook, the iPhone 4S and other challenges to limited bandwidth.

Banner image: Screen grab from CBS News, January 25, 2012

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Who Is Sheldon Adelson and Is He behind Gingrich's Rise? ()

After Newt Gingrich's big win in South Carolina, polls showed him neck and neck with Mitt Romney in Florida. Commentators agree that Romney was the aggressor in last night's debate and Gingrich almost passive compared to past performances. If Romney can win Florida, establishment Republicans will be very relieved. But Gingrich supporters will air a blitz of TV-commercials before Tuesday's primary. It's financed by Las Vegas casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, who's contributed $10 million to Gingrich's Super PAC. Has last night's debate role-reversal made a difference? Who is Sheldon Adelson, and is he making Republicans more hawkish in defense of Israel?

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