According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, the Democratic Party was so pleased that the Vice President was in town that they sent out an email to make sure he was was greeted properly. Dick Cheney was in Las Vegas on September 27, 2007 to raise money for the State Republican party. The luncheon was hosted by Dr. Miriam and Mr. Sheldon Adelson at their house at Summerlin’s Tournament Hills which overlooked the TPC golf course. The tickets ran from $250 for the reception to $2,500 for a picture with the Vice President. As we drove to the Adelson residence, we were greeted by a dozen protestors. It was still early. We were told that we had to be at the house an hour early, 10:30 AM, to go through security. Once we were padded down and checked with a metal detector, we were shown through the house to the backyard where the large patio and family room were set up for the reception. The house was beautiful with high ceilings and marble floors throughout the house. The backyard was set up with bars, a buffet and plenty of chairs and tables. We ate appetizers and talked until an hour later the Vice President entered the room and was introduced by Sue Lowden, the chairman of the state Republican Party. The Vice President spoke for about 30 minutes, covering the administration’s response to 9/11, the economy, the Supreme Court appointments and the Bush tax cuts. About 60 people attended the gathering. Sheldon and Miriam mingled with the guests, along with president of the Venetian, Bill Weidner and his wife, Lynn Weidner. It was a diverse group of businessmen, entertainers and politicians.
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