Billionaire Newt Gingrich supporter and funder Sheldon Adelson, who has already given millions to the Newt campaign, says he might give “$10 million or $100 million” more, according to a profile in Forbes. Adelson went on to say that he is “against very wealthy people attempting to or influencing elections” in principle, but as long as the system allows it, he has nothing to hide:
“I’m against very wealthy people attempting to or influencing elections,” he shrugs. “But as long as it’s doable I’m going to do it. Because I know that guys like Soros have been doing it for years, if not decades. And they stay below the radar by creating a network of corporations to funnel their money. I have my own philosophy and I’m not ashamed of it. I gave the money because there is no other legal way to do it. I don’t want to go through ten different corporations to hide my name. I’m proud of what I do and I’m not looking to escape recognition.”
