Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Courts Jeb in Sin City

[DonViejo]

At this week’s Republican Jewish Coalition conference, all eyes will be on Vegas mega-donor—and his very deep pockets.

Thursday’s conference at The Venetian in Vegas is technically called the “Republican Jewish Coalition Spring Leadership Meeting,” but the GOP presidential hopefuls on the guest list know it’s really Sheldon Adelson’s party.

The Las Vegas Sands Inc. chairman and GOP mega-donor is a member of the group’s board of directors.

The four-day affair begins with a VIP dinner at Adelson’s private hangar at McCarran Airport with featured speaker former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who is weighing a possible White House run. Bush will undoubtedly benefit from plenty of face time with Adelson, who dumped nearly $100 million into the Republicans’ unsuccessful 2012 presidential campaign.

Although there are always rumors the XX-year-old Adelson’s health is deteriorating, he remains a key figure in helping to finance the GOP’s next attempt at winning the nation’s highest office. While some RJC members and Republican donors will undoubtedly take advantage of the conference’s scheduled poker and golf tournaments, and even a top-shelf Scotch tasting, the real players will be courting the pugnacious gambling titan, whose successful casino interests in Macau and Singapore have helped drive his personal wealth to $37.9 billion as reported by Bloomberg.

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[flamingdem]

1. Ugh. Do we need to relive the Bush years?

Not that Rand Paul's candidacy would be any less vile.

[Kablooie]

2. Only if Liz Cheney agrees to be Vice President.

[oldandhappy]

3. Oh pleae, not another Bush, please

please please please please please
I'll be good, I promise, oh please

[Sunlei]

4. bush has to grab early for the cash before the old man passes.

Bush gang are pros at grabbing the easy money.

[Ex Lurker]

5. Top item on his agenda is an internet gambling ban

Any Republican who gets his backing has to pledge support for it.