Sheldon Adelson

Sheldon Adelson's Family Members Funded Half Of Newt Super PAC's 2011 Haul

Ryan J. Reilly | January 31, 2012, 9:53PM

Three Las Vegas residents and non-blood relatives of casino executive Sheldon Adelson who describe themselves as "self-employed" gave a combined $1 million to a "super PAC" backing Republican Newt Gingrich on the same day in December.

Sheldon Adelson reportedly didn't jump in to offer Winning The Future any help until early 2012, a period not covered by the Federal Election Commission report filed on Tuesday. But Adelson's wife's son-in-law provided $250,000 while Adelson's wife's daughters -- also "self-employed" -- tossed in $500,000 and $250,000 a piece. Their sum total accounts for nearly half of the $2,080,250 the group took in during December.

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Topics: Campaign Donations, Campaign Finance, Newt Gingrich, Sheldon Adelson, Winning Our Future

Rick Tyler

Gingrich Campaign In Debt To Super PAC Head, Paid Newt $47K For Email List

Ryan J. Reilly | January 31, 2012, 6:05PM

Newt Gingrich's campaign, which closed out 2011 with $2.1 million to its name while carrying over a million dollars in debt, still owes $1,666.66 to Rick Tyler -- the former Gingrich aide who now runs a "super PAC" supporting his candidacy.

Figuring out a way to pay off the $1,666.66 debt owed to Tyler for "strategic consulting" might be a bit awkward since the Gingrich campaign isn't allowed to coordinate with Tyler's Winning Our Future "super PAC."

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Topics: Newt Gingrich, Rick Tyler

Duke Cunningham

Duke Tells Newt He'd Have The Felon Vote Locked Down

Ryan J. Reilly | January 27, 2012, 11:15AM

Here's an endorsement Newt Gingrich probably doesn't need: former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-CA), currently serving a 100 month sentence in federal prison after being convicted of bribery in one of the largest congressional corruption cases in recent memory.

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Topics: Duke Cunningham, Newt Gingrich