Sen. Lindsey Graham Gets Cash Boost from Billionaire After Introducing Bill Written By His Lobbyist

| Adam Smith

Sen. Lindsey Graham announced in January that he’ll soon reintroduce legislation to ban internet gambling, a bill originally written by a lobbyist for billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson.

On Wednesday, Politico reported Graham’s reward: Adelson will co-chair a fundraiser for the Senator in March in Washington, D.C. As we’ve previously reported, Adelson hosted Graham in Las Vegas for a fundraiser in 2013 and he and his wife have donated thousands of dollars to his campaigns.

At the March event, “co-chairs” are being asked to donate $2,700, about nine weeks of full-time pay for a minimum wage worker in South Carolina

As he continues to consider a presidential run in 2016, Sen. Graham may want to also introduce legislation like the “Hedge Funds Are Awesome Act” or “Big Oil Is Big Fun Act” to pick up even more checks from wealthy donors.

Adam Smith Adam Smith is Every Voice's communications director.