The Early Word: Replaced - NYTimes.com William M. Daley will be replaced by Jacob J. Lew, the budget director and a seasoned Washington insider, jolting the top ranks of President Obama's administration in an election year. A $5 million check from Sheldon Adelson underscores how last year's landmark Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance has made it possible for a wealthy individual to influence an election. Republican rivals sought to slow Mitt Romney's march to the nomination, branding him as a job-killing corporate villain. Romney Waves Away Opponents" Intensifying Attacks The attacks on Mitt Romney over his role at Bain Capital, a corporate buyout firm, came as his lead in New Hampshire appeared to be slipping. Mitt Romney's cultivation of politically influential figures is bearing fruit as he seeks a quick end to the Republican nomination fight. January 10 The Early Word: Replaced On Lens: Times Photographer Jim Wilson in New Hampshire Jim Estrin asks Jim Wilson about his experience so far in Iowa and New Hampshire, where he has spent much of his time covering Romney. January 09 Santorum Supporter Gets a Taste of the Big Leagues For Rod Olsen, New Hampshire was the Wrigley Field of politics, the iconic place where political junkies have to go at least once in their lives. Newt Gingrich's campaign security team pulled the plug on an event after determining the office entrances were unsafe. Rick Santorum refuses to mention Mitt Romney by name, raising speculation about his motives.