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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.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    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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    Role Reversal in Florida and Big Money in the Primary Campaign
    1. 0:00Economy Shows Improvement, but Is It Enough?
    2. 7:31Who Is Sheldon Adelson and Is He behind Gingrich's Rise?You’re reading this
    3. 41:23The Coming Bandwidth Crunch
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Steve Kornacki

      Salon.com

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      Scott Powers

      Orlando Sentinel

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      Jon Ralston

      editor of the Nevada Independent

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Role Reversal in Florida and Big Money in the Primary Campaign
    1. 0:00Economy Shows Improvement, but Is It Enough?
    2. 7:31Who Is Sheldon Adelson and Is He behind Gingrich's Rise?You’re reading this
    3. 41:23The Coming Bandwidth Crunch
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