How the House Bets: Presidential Campaign Contributions by Casino Executives
If You Show Me The Money, I'll Show You The Winner
Posted by Chuckmonster
Las Vegas Sands Corp:
Las Vegas Sands Corporation Chairman Sheldon Adelson is a noted Republican who donates a lot of money to various ultra conservative causes. Both he and his wife, and all of the top executives I could find a listing for are all solidly in the red column, supporting Rudy Giuliani.
| Sheldon Adelson (Chairman) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rudy Giuliani (R) | $2,300 | |
| Miriam Adelson (Wife of Sheldon) | ||
| Rudy Giuliani (R) | $2,300 | |
| William Weidner (President) | ||
| Rudy Giuliani (R) | $4,600 | |
| Robert Rozek (CFO) | ||
| Rudy Giuliani (R) | $500 | |
MGMMirage:
MGMMirage majority stockholder Kirk Kerkorian has spread his money across both parties, but CEO Terry Lanni is a solid McCain supporter (kicking in max donations through his wife and two sons). A large percentage of Terry's executive staff show solid support for McCain as well, with free thinking Jim Murren (Lanni's probable successor) being the major exception.
| Kirk Kerkorian (Majority Stockholder) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joe Biden (D) | $4,600 | |
| John McCain (R) | $6,900 | |
| Bill Richardson (D) | $1,000 | |
| J. Terrence Lanni (Chairman, CEO) | ||
| John McCain (R) | $6,900 | |
| Deborah Lanni (wife of Terry) | ||
| John McCain (R) | $6,900 | |
| Sean Lanni (son of Terry and Deborah) | ||
| John McCain (R) | $6,900 | |
| Patrick Lanni (son of Terry and Deborah) | ||
| John McCain (R) | $6,900 | |
| Jim Murren (President, COO) | ||
| John Edwards (D) | $2,300 | |
| Bill Richardson (D) | $4,600 | |
| Hilary Clinton (D) | $2,300 | |
| John McCain (R) | $2,300 | |
| Bob Moon (President MGM Macau) | ||
| John McCain (R) | $4,600 | |
| Felix Rappaport (President, LuXor) | ||
| Bill Richardson (D) | $2,300 | |
| Bobby Baldwin (CDCO, President & CEO, CityCenter) | ||
| John McCain (R) | $2,300 | |
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Comments & Discussion
Very interesting Chuck. I am suprised about how much the Gaming Industry hates Obama..... is he Anti Gaming or is it something else they dont like????
it's only barely related to gambling/betting, but fun anyway, Slate has been tracking the political futures/prediction market: http://specials.slate.com/futures/2008/
as they say, why vote when you can bet? :)
Very interesting read Chuck. Just to add to the list, the Maloof brothers seem to be solidly behind Hilary, with each of the brothers contributing $2,300 to her campaign.
The reason why Barack Obama and John Edwards don't have donations from casino bosses is not because of lack of support, its that they don't accept donations from Corporate Political Action committees or corporate executives.
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