Sheldon Adelson, Reich wing sugardaddy
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Bloomberg) Billionaire casino executive Sheldon Adelson, who has donated tens of millions of dollars to promote Republican presidential candidates and oppose President Barack Obama, is also using his wealth to elect Republicans in Florida.
Adelson donated $1 million last month to a super-political action committee that promotes Representative Connie Mack IV, who polls show is favored to win the states Aug. 14 Republican Senate primary and oppose Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson in November.
The contribution was disclosed today in a filing by the super-PAC, Freedom PAC, to the Federal Election Commission today.
Freedom PAC is supporting strong conservative candidates in Florida, and its top priority is electing Connie Mack to the U.S. Senate, the PAC says on its website. .................(more)
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