Mark Halperin's Political Tip Sheet for February 4, 2012

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<!-- From: The Page by Mark Halperin - TIME.com --><!-- Subject: Mark Halperin's Political Tip Sheet for February 4, 2012 -->Silver State Status<br/>http://time.chtah.com/a/tBPLVmGBASRffB8ex6jCUgxosiF/time50 expected to win Nevada caucuses Saturday.

Gingrich and Paul battle for second place.

All of the candidates are managing expectations.<br/><br/>Occupy D.C. Raided<br/>http://time.chtah.com/a/tBPLVmGBASRffB8ex6jCUgxosiF/time51. Park Police swoop in on McPherson Square encampment early Saturday morning, arresting three protesters and erecting barricades.<br/><br/>Nevada Votes<br/>http://time.chtah.com/a/tBPLVmGBASRffB8ex6jCUgxosiF/time52 State GOPers caucus Saturday.

Caucus-goers head to 125 local sites to choose delegates, voice party platforms, pitch for candidates and cast votes.<br/><br/>Saturday Candidate Schedule<br/>http://time.chtah.com/a/tBPLVmGBASRffB8ex6jCUgxosiF/time53: Colorado Springs, CO; Las Vegas, NV
Santorum: Montrose, CO; Loveland, CO; Greeley, CO
Paul: Rochester, MN; Chanhassen, MN; Arden Hills, MN

<br/><br/>Newt Tounge Twister Ties Mitt<br/>http://time.chtah.com/a/tBPLVmGBASRffB8ex6jCUgxosiF/time54 a Las Vegas church Friday evening, Gingrich does rhetorical gymnastics to hit Romney for his "poor" comments and squishy spin-control.

Newt: "At least one of my opponents doesn't seem to think he should be concerned about the poor, except...<br/><br/>Newt World Holds Donor Meeting<br/>http://time.chtah.com/a/tBPLVmGBASRffB8ex6jCUgxosiF/time55 team hosts Friday briefing for potential campaign contributors at the Venetian Hotel.

Newt-backing Super PAC financier Sheldon Adelson and the candidate both attend.<br/><br/>Relentless<br/>http://time.chtah.com/a/tBPLVmGBASRffB8ex6jCUgxosiF/time56 business card left on car window outside Newt Vegas event Friday dovetails with Boston message.<br/><br/>Another Number for Chicago to Love<br/>http://time.chtah.com/a/tBPLVmGBASRffB8ex6jCUgxosiF/time57 Hampshire poll shows Bam besting Mitt badly — up more than over Paul!

Obama 50
Romney 40

Conducted Jan. 25 — Feb. 2, 2012. Margin of error 4.3 points.<br/><br/>
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