Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson and his wife Miriam Adelson gave more money to political candidates than any other Americans in 2018.
Sheldon and Miriam Adelson gave more money to political candidates than any other Americans in 2018. They donated over $123 million to Republicans, according to The Center for Responsive Politics. Political figures Micheal Bloomberg and Tom Steyer are also top donors to Democrats, according to The Center for Responsive Politics. Surprisingly, Charles Koch did not make the list. To be included, his donations would have needed to top $6.5 million.
Sheldon and Miriam Adelson gave more money to political candidates than any other Americans in 2018. They donated over $123 million to Republicans, according to The Center for Responsive Politics. Political figures Micheal Bloomberg and Tom Steyer are also top donors to Democrats, according to The Center for Responsive Politics. Surprisingly, Charles Koch did not make the list. To be included, his donations would have needed to top $6.5 million.
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