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In Fla., donations to Gingrich erase Romney’s edge

Gingrich backers give another $5m

With at least $15 million already pouring into advertising for the last week of the campaign, next Tuesday’s Florida primary looms as a potential death match in the Republican presidential nominating contest. A $5 million contribution from the wife of casino baron Sheldon Adelson to a super PAC supporting Newt Gingrich has all but erased the huge media advantage enjoyed by rival Mitt Romney. With so many chips now on the table, far more than the 50 convention delegates is now at stake in the Sunshine State.

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How many jobs (even though temporary) have been created by the development and manufacture of these ads? Are any Mass. firms seeing as uptick from it?

The Adelsons want to spend weekends at the White House: lots of museums and shops and cherry blossom time is always nice. Mrs. Obama might even miss it.

Does this mean that Getrich is the Israeli candidate for president?

Was it not the goal of Obama to raise one billion dollars. Will you write a article detailing the donations to Obama by hollywood , unions, and wall street. Please be fair and balanced!