Detroit Gambling Promoters Trying to Buy Influence with NY Senator Schumer?

Sen. Charles Schumer

Although U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) was against efforts by the Shinnecock Indian Nation to receive Federal Recognition, Michael J. Malik, Sr., the controversial Detroit gambling promoter behind the Shinnecock's successful efforts, and an individual whose affiliates (Gateway Casino Resorts, etc.) apparently have exclusive rights to develop, manage and operate any future Shinnecock Long Island casino(s), is among the top seven donors to Schumer's secret IMPACT PAC. (Source: FindTheData.org)

Further Malik, and members of Detroit's Ilitch Family (his gambling partners) have contributed a total of $24,200 to Schumer's political committees since April 2010. (Source: opensecrets.org)

In addition between June 2008 and September 2010, Malik contributed another $45,400 to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), the group responsible for getting Democrats re-elected to the U.S. Senate. In total, Malik and members of the Ilitch family have contributed  $210,600.00 to the DSCC since December 2005.(Source: transparencydata.com)

Schumer was re-elected to the Senate in November 2010.

See also:

• Scandal Continues to Plague Political and Lobbying Activities of Detroiters Bankrolling Shinnecock Casino Plans
• NY Governor Cuomo Latest To Reject Campaign Contributions from Ilitch Gambling Partner Michael Malik
• Questions Surrounding $15K Gov. Cuomo Accepted From Detroit Casino Syndicator
• NY Senators Return Michael Malik's Campaign Contributions
• Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY) Caught Taking More Money from Notorious Law-Breaking Detroit Casino Syndicator
• Congressman Bishop Under Fire For Accepting Michael Malik's Contribution
• Ilitch affiliate retains former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato's lobbying firm to push New York Casino plans for Shinnecock