Presidents often reward campaign contributors. The coin of the realm comes in different denominations, from invitations to inauguration balls and state dinners all the way up to minor appointments. But most candidates have had the decency not to have pre-election auctions.
Mitt Romney has shown an unprecedented level of corruption before even officially becoming the nominee. Sheldon Adelson accompanied him to Israel. Being investigated for violation of the federal corrupt practices act, should have prevented Adelson from getting an aisle seat on Romney 1. Far more troubling is Adelson's opposition to the official American position of a two state solution. Most experts believe that is the only option for peace in the Middle East. Mitt's, odd and bellicose, comments in Israel are perhaps the first installment of Adelson's reward for contributing tens of millions to the campaign. American policy should not be for sale, not even, on the installment plan.
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