Can Newt Gingrich Win Florida?

The former House Speaker from East Cobb appears to be a serious contender in Florida. But Mitt Romney has the upper hand in organization and fund-raising.

Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 1:51 am ET|Updated Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 2:01 am ET

A win in South Carolina has built momentum in Florida for Newt Gingrich who appears poised to be a contender for the GOP nomination.

Florida is an expensive market. Mitt Romney has been the only candidate advertising there for weeks.

Gingrich isn't as well-positioned as Romney, but his campaign announced on Monday that it raised more than $1 million following the South Carolina win.

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