gingrich and mitt romney. this year adelson looking for what he says is a more electable candidate. these guys have to go kiss the ring, and it they want adelson to bankroll future campaigns, that's the game they play. adelson sat in front row for chris christie's speech but many believe the table is cole for the governor from new jersey. for his presidential ambitions in light of the bridgegate scandal. adelson was a no-show for wisconsin governor scott walker's speech. kasich made it seem like, you know him and sheldon they go back a long way, they were having a great one-on-one chat. >> sheldon and i were kind of talking about the background. sheldon and i owned a restaurant together. we're no long er flyover sheldo. we want you to come. we want you to invest. sheldon, thanks for inviting me. big winner didn't give a speech.