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Sheldon Adelson

  1. trump administration
    Trump Has Made Enriching Sheldon Adelson a Top Goal of U.S.-Japan RelationsIn a diplomatic meeting with Shinzo Abe, Trump encouraged the prime minister to let his major campaign donor build a casino in Japan.
  2. Sheldon Adelson’s Fantasizing About Building Casinos in North KoreaThe billionaire casino mogul and Republican megadonor seems to be eyeing expansion in the world’s most isolated country.
  3. Bloomberg to Spend $80 Million to Help Democrats in the MidtermsProperly concentrated, Bloomberg’s big bucks could make a big difference in suburban swing districts in November.
  4. GOP Moneybags Foster Friess to Run for Governor of WyomingAfter contributing generously to candidates like Rick Santorum, Friess is ready to strut his own stuff.
  5. U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem Is Happening Almost ImmediatelyWhen a real embassy facility is built in Jerusalem, it could be paid for in part by donations from conservative donors — including Sheldon Adelson.
  6. Bibi’s a Step Closer to the SlammerThe Israeli police have recommended he face charges on two counts of corruption. But the process could take a long while.
  7. Trump Wants to Make an Iraq War Architect One of His Top DiplomatsBut Establishment Republicans think the party needs to move on from the Bush years. (Which makes sense, considering the fact that nothing matters.)
  8. GOP Convention to Sheldon Adelson: Hey, Brother, Can You Spare $6 Million? Cash-strapped organizers, stricken by corporate defections, reach for the ultimate deep pocket.
  9. GOP Megadonor Sheldon Adelson Pledges As Much As $100 Million to Support TrumpTrump had called his GOP primary opponents “puppets” for relying on donors like Adelson.
  10. Sheldon Adelson Backs Trump, While Clinton Goes Fishing for Bush DonorsThe casino magnate looks to be the Donald’s first confirmed GOP megadonor. But Team Clinton is hoping it can peel off a few others.
  13. Raiders to Meet With Adelson About Vegas StadiumThe team’s search for a new stadium continues.
  14. Donald Trump Wooed Key GOP Donors Sheldon Adelson, Paul Singer, and the KochsWhen they all spurned him, he bad-mouthed his rivals for seeking their support.
  15. Sheldon Adelson Is Unhappy With Chris Christie AgainThe governor isn’t making a favorable impression on the Israel-obsessed megadonor.
  16. Frank Rich: GOP Won’t Surrender in Obamacare WarIt’s the only issue Republicans have in the midterms.
  17. Christie Sorry for Saying ‘Occupied Territories’To Republican casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, in particular.
  18. Sheldon Adelson Wants to Nuke Iran Just to Make a PointOh. 
  19. Jury Orders Sheldon Adelson to Pay $70M for Macau FootholdThis isn’t the first time Hong Kong consultant Richard Suen has won against the billionaire in court. 
  20. Sheldon Adelson Suing WSJ Reporter for Calling Him ‘Foul Mouthed’Please let there be a trial documenting his swearing.
  21. Despite Terrible Track Record, Sheldon Adelson Will Still Dispense Campaign Cash“There’s always a new hand coming up,” says Adelson.
  22. Sheldon Adelson and the Super-Rich Drying Their Romney Tears With $100 BillsHow the right’s biggest donors are reacting.
  25. Ed Koch Got a Special Visit From Sheldon AdelsonWas flattery enough to move the lukewarm Obama supporter to Romney’s side? 
  26. Sheldon Adelson Is Buying the World’s Most Expensive Potato LatkeIt’s worth about $70 million.
  27. Daughter of Billionaire Republican Donor Grabbed, Threw Journalist’s Camera“How much money you going to spend on this election?”
  28. Frank Rich on the National Circus: Ryan’s Bungled RolloutThis guy is no game-changer.
  29. Sheldon Adelson’s Vegas Casinos Targeted in Money-Laundering ProbeAdelson himself is not being investigated, but it doesn’t make him look great.
  30. DCCC Apologizes to AdelsonApology accepted.
  31. The Press Will Now Be Allowed at Mitt Romney’s Jerusalem Fund-raiserOr one lucky pool reporter. 
  32. Sheldon Adelson Arms Young Guns With $5 MillionGuns activated.
  33. Sheldon Adelson Is Throwing the Republicans Another $35 MillionThat’s $71 million and counting.
  34. Sheldon Adelson Ready to Throw More Money Behind Republican CandidatesHe only has to figure out where to send it.
  37. Wealthy Gingrich Backer Sheldon Adelson Says Newt Is ‘At the End of His Line’Newt Gingrich isn’t getting his allowance this month.
  38. Billionaire Gave More Money to Gingrich Super PACRumored as much as $10 million.
  39. NYT: ‘Rumors Swirl’ About Gingrich WithdrawalGingrich spokesperson: NYT “unfit for print.”
  40. Everyone Agrees, Romney’s Going to Dominate in Nevada Tonight [Updated]And early caucus results seem to be bearing that out.
  41. Five Reasons Why Newt Gingrich Should Keep Running, ForeverWe mean, have you SEEN this race?
  42. Gingrich Supporter Sheldon Adelson Denies Involvement in Anti-Romney DocumentaryAdelson is not anti-capitalist. He’s pro-Newt.