Indian tribes, awash in casino money, have also become influential contributors.
"His acceptance of casino money is a symptom of a broader problem."
After nearly a decade and a half of unfulfilled promises, it is the most visible project to be completed in the city with casino money.
Mr. Schwarzenegger is running a new television commercial and a new radio spot criticizing the flood of Indian casino money into the election.
Others have expressed dismay that casino money is helping defray the $219 million cost.
Bruno (Brian Conley) is having a problem with his casino losing money.
That people mover acted as a reminder of what it took to bring casino money to Atlantic City's streets.
"I think we'll see casino money coming from all across the country," he said.
The case points up not just the power of casino money but the huge racial divide in Atlantic City.
The assumption many people make when they hear these huge numbers is that the new Indians are just cashing in on casino money.