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