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Andrew Jerrold "Jerry" Perenchio Los Angeles

Résumé:

MCA talent agent; former chairman and CEO of Univision, the largest Spanish-language company in the United States.

National co-finance director for McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign. He’s a big GOP donor who has poured in more than $4 million to the pro-GOP Progress for America organization, in addition to more than $18 million to Republican candidates since 2006.

Wealth:

Estimated at $3 billion.

Power/Influence:

A low-flying billionaire with a great degree of respect and influence. Though, many GOP operatives are wary of Perenchio’s ties to anti-English First groups, his pro-business conservatism, as well as his generous giving to the Ronald Reagan Ranch, papers over any animosity and gives him much influence in the party.

Role in Campaign ’08:

Huge financer of the McCain ’08 campaign; trusted adviser to the Arizona senator.

Who Knew: He lives in the mansion used to film The Beverly Hillbillies.

 

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