AP Source: Las Vegas Casino Mogul’s Wife Gives $5 Million To Super PAC Backing Gingrich

[Purveyor]

By Associated Press,

NEW YORK — The wife of a casino mogul who contributed $5 million to an independent group supporting Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is matching that contribution, a person with knowledge of the contribution said Monday.

Miriam Adelson, the wife of Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson, was giving $5 million to Winning Our Future, a super PAC supporting the former House speaker’s presidential bid. The Adelson associate was not free to discuss the matter publicly and disclosed the contribution on condition of anonymity.

The Adelsons are close to Gingrich and have supported his political endeavors for many years. They have both made the maximum contribution to his campaign.

Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts to support or oppose a candidate as long as they do not coordinate directly with a campaign. Super PACs came about after a Supreme Court ruling in 2010 significantly eased campaign finance restrictions.

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[Thrill]

1. He's going to need more. Mittens will spend 50 mill of his own money

before dropping out.

And even then you will have to drag him out kicking and screaming

[RandySF]

3. I would love to see Mittens vaporize his own fortune.

[DCBob]

2. Funny how the most corrupt in this country back Republicans.

That ought to be a clue to voters.