Israel: Can an Adelson president be his own man? Will an Adelson president deny Palestinians their right to exist? Will an Adelson president force a war with Iran?

Haaretz

One of Adelson’s passions — and a reason for his desire to play such a big role in American politics — is undoubtedly Israel. And his positions are unambiguously right-wing and hawkish to the extreme. When it comes to the Palestinians, there is no one to be trusted.

Just how far can Adelson influence Gingrich's campaign?
The right-wing multi-billionaire and his wife have donated $10 million toward the Republican's efforts to secure the party nomination; but can one man’s predilections and attitudes — his worldview — have an effect on an entire election?
By The Forward

It is safe to say that without multi-billionaire Sheldon Adelson’s help the chances of Newt Gingrich becoming the Republican nominee for president would be zero — and consequently the race itself, going into Florida at the moment, would not be the competitive, drag-out fight it has become.

Adelson, the hotel and casino magnate, has kept Gingrich alive, first through an infusion of $5 million into a super PAC, which allowed the former speaker to defend himself against attacks by Mitt Romney and led to Gingrich’s thumping victory in South Carolina.

And now we know that Adelson’s wife, Miriam, has committed another $5 million to the cause of Newt.

One of Adelson’s passions — and a reason for his desire to play such a big role in American politics — is undoubtedly Israel. And his positions are unambiguously right-wing and hawkish to the extreme. When it comes to the Palestinians, there is no one to be trusted.

What does it mean to have someone with these views have such an outsized influence on a candidate and the race he is in?