Sheldon Adelson
publication date: Thursday, September 27, 2012 (part of Fall 2012)
category: Business
clue: His big donations to Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney represent lines drawn in the sands.
explanation: Adelson made his fortune by buying the Sands and other resorts in Las Vegas. He became widely known in 2012 for his donations to Republican campaigns. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Richard Slominsky, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Denise Sawicki, Mike Rothstein, Erik Bates, Steve Dunn, Tony Peters, and Sarah Kyle

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