Another $5 Million Check From Sheldon Adelson to Pro-Newt Gingrich Pact
Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson was reportedly sending yet another $5 million check to a pro-Newt Gingrich pact following the former House Speaker’s big South Carolina primary win.
From the New York Times:
A wealthy supporter of Newt Gingrich will donate $5 million to a “super PAC” supporting his candidacy, providing a significant infusion of cash to the group as it seeks to defend Mr. Gingrich in Florida ahead of next week’s Republican primary, a person with knowledge of the contribution said on Monday.
The supporter, Dr. Miriam Adelson, is the wife of Sheldon Adelson, a longtime Gingrich friend and conservative ally who contributed $5 million to the super PAC, Winning Our Future, earlier this month. The couple has now given a total of at least $10 million to Winning Our Future.
Adelson is reportedly a big supporter of Gingrich. The casino mogul was said to have been behind a nearly 30 minute docu-ad criticizing GOP candidate Mitt Romney’s time at Bain Capital and citing massive job losses.
- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com
