Showing posts with label Sheldon Adelson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sheldon Adelson. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

10 Worst People on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List | Alternet

10 Worst People on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List | Alternet
"The Forbes list of billionaires is brimming over with oligarchs, monopolists, thugs, miscreants, and hustlers. Not to mention right-wingers, narcissists, and parasitic predators."

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Sheldon Adelson’s Casino Company Stirs Fresh Questions With Admission It ‘Likely’ Broke Federal Law

Sheldon Adelson’s Casino Company Stirs Fresh Questions With Admission It ‘Likely’ Broke Federal Law
"Adelson, one of the world's richest men, came to public prominence during the 2012 campaign, when he and his wife Miriam donated at least $98 million to various candidates and groups. Included was $30 million for the Restore Our Future super PAC that supported Mitt Romney and $20 million to Winning Our Future, a super PAC that backed Newt Gingrich. Late in the campaign, Adelson asserted that federal investigators had targeted his company because of his political activity."

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

How One Mega-Donor Could Save $2.3 Billion Under Romney’s Tax Plan

How One Mega-Donor Could Save $2.3 Billion Under Romney’s Tax Plan: The $100 million that billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson pledged to donate to Mitt Romney will turn out to be a good investment if the Republican nominee wins the presidential election in November, a new report from the Center for American Progress Action Fund found. Thanks to Romney’s tax proposals, which call for massive tax [...]/p

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Chump Change: The Rich, Especially Adselon, Are Different From Us | Common Dreams

Chump Change: The Rich, Especially Adselon, Are Different From Us | Common Dreams
"With yet another study finding that the rich lie, cheat and steal more than the rest of us, and the GOP greedily embracing Citizens United in their platform - more of those people's money! - a little perspective on the fortunes of Sheldon Adelson. The $25-billion casino mogul has already given Republicans at least $5 million to retain control of the House, and has now reportedly pledged $500,000 to one candidate."