Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20120124:22:16:00
Welcome back to "hardball." newt gingrich's campaign is on a surge nationally. look at the latest tracking poll out today. he now leads mitt romney by 4 points. a remarkable number given that just last week, mitt romney was leading by 23 points. gingrich's fortunes as a presidential candidate owe a lot to one man. shel sdon adelson and the 8th wealthiest man in the world. the multibillionaire cut a $5 million check to newt gingrich's super pac earlier this month when the former speaker's campaign looked to be in trouble after a poor showing in iowa. we found out that his wife will kick in $5 m...