Lauren Ashburn/Howard Kurtz: Adelson’s Bucks; Pot Helps Dems; ‘Golly Gee’ Mitt
In our smartest political takes, Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz examine Sheldon Adelson giving $10 million to a pro-Romney Super PAC, bringing his total this cycle to an eye-popping $35 million; whether marijuana initiatives in several states will help turn out Democratic voters; and Mitt Romney’s penchant for saying gee, gosh and golly!
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