Politicians
Anthony Weiner Net Worth
Anthony Weiner's Net Worth as of 2024
$750 Thousand
Anthony David Weiner was born on 4 September 1964, in Brooklyn, New York City USA, of Jewish descent. Anthony is a politician, best known as the former Congressman of New York’s 9th congressional district – a position he held from 1999 up to 2011 – and was also previously a member of the New York City Council. All of his endeavors have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Anthony Weiner? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is at $750,000, mostly earned through a career in politics. He also previously stood as a candidate for the mayoral position in New York City, and served seven terms in Congress before resigning. As he continues his career, it is expected that his wealth will increase.
Anthony Weiner Net Worth $750,000
Weiner took the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test which led to him being admitted to Brooklyn Technical High School. After matriculating in 1981, he attended State University of New York at Plattsburgh, as he had the intention of becoming a television weatherman. He played hockey and eventually found interest in politics, becoming part of the school’s student government. In 1985, he graduated with a degree in political science and then joined the staff of United States Representative Chuck Schumer, working for Schumer’s DC office for three years before moving back to Brooklyn. During this time, Chuck convinced Weiner to try his hand at local politics.
In 1991, the New York City Council expanded from 35 to 51 seats, and Weiner attempted to gain a seat despite a relatively low chance of winning. However, he won a close primary by less than 200 votes and eventually won the November election, becoming the city’s youngest councilman. Over the next seven years, he would focus on quality of life concerns, and worked on other projects including the revival of Sheepshead Bay. He also sought to increase funding for public housing, and increase the number of police officers.
In 1998, he ran for Congress in a seat which had been held by Chuck Schumer who was now running for the US Senate; he won the primary election and eventually the seat. He would work on a lot of domestic issues, including supporting health care reforms that would provide Medicare to all Americans. He also sponsored the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009 ,and went against the opposition of the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. He objected a $20 billion deal that was negotiated between the Bush administration and Saudi Arabia, and voted on force against Iraq in 2002. He later criticized the $60 billion arms deal to Saudi Arabia done by the Obama Administration. Anthony went on to earn a lot of criticism because of the demands on his staff to work long hours; he also reportedly yelled at them often. He went against these claims but admitted that he did push his aides hard. Regardless, his net worth rose steadily.
In 2011, Weiner’s Twitter account sent a link of an explicit photograph of himself to another woman following him on the social media website. He denied linking the image, but later held a press conference admitting that he had exchanged explicit messages with several women over the last three years. In 2011, he resigned from Congress following another sexting scandal, and in 2013 another scandal was revealed during his mayoral campaign. In 2016, after it was reported that he had contacted another woman, his wife Huma Abedin announced their separation.
Aside from politics, he created the Woolf-Weiner Associates consulting firm and it helped improve his income. He received a lot of criticisms for his consulting work, but in 2015 was hired by MWW Group, however, his tenure ended after just two months.
For his personal life, in 2010, he married personal aide Huma Abedin and they have a son – they separated in 2016. It is known that Weiner is a fan of both the New York Islanders and the New York Mets.
Politicians
Paul Begala Net Worth
Born Paul Edward Begala on the 12th May 1961, in New Jersey USA and is a politician, a member of the Democratic Party, best known to the world as an adviser to former President Bill Clinton, and he also served as a chief strategist during the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign. He has recorded numerous television appearances, in such political shows as “Crossfire” (2004-2014), “Real Time with Bill Maher” (2008-2017), and “Erin Burnett OutFront” (2012-2017), among many others.
Have you ever wondered how rich Paul Begala is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Begala’s net worth is as high as $3 million, an amount earned through his successful career in politics, which has been active since the late ‘80s
Paul Begala Net Worth $3 Million
Paul is of mixed ancestry; his mother, Margaret is Irish American, while his father, David is a Hungarian American. Although born in New Jersey, Paul grew up in Missouri Texas, since his father was stationed there as oil-field equipment salesman. He went to Dulles High School, located in Sugar Land, Texas, and after matriculation enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and then Juris Doctor degree.
Following the end of his studies, Paul commenced a political career, and worked for Robert Casey during his gubernatorial career in Pennsylvania in 1986, then the following year had success with Wallace G. Wilkinson in Kentucky, and in 1988 re-election campaign of incumbent New Jersey US Senator Frank Lautenberg.
In 1992, he teamed up with James Carville, who was also his business partner, in managing the Clinton-Gore presidential campaign that year – during Clinton’s presidency, Paul worked as his advisor and was responsible for policy, politics and communication.
Thanks to his rise in power, Paul started using his influence and could often be seen on television during the ‘90s and early 2000s. In 1992 he hosted the show “Equal Time”, then featured in the documentary “The War Room”, and in 1994 made his first appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”. As Clinton’s political career improved, he was more focused on running his campaigns, but since the 2000s, Paul’s focus changed and he would use his knowledge to work as a political analyst for several television networks, including MSNBC, CNN and others. Some of his most notable appearances include the show “Crossfire” (2004-2014) on CNN, then “At This Hour” (2016-2017) also on CNN, “The Colbert Report” (2006-2010) on Comedy Central, and “The Lead with Jake Tapper” (2016-2017), among many other differing appearances, which also increased his wealth.
Paul is also a recognized author, so far publishing three books on his own, “Is Our Children Learning?: The Case Against George W. Bush” (2000), “It’s Still the Economy, Stupid: George W. Bush, The GOP’s CEO” (2002), and “Third Term: Why George W. Bush (Hearts) John McCain” (2008), the sales of which have contributed to his wealth. Furthermore, he has co-authored two books with James Carville “Buck Up, Suck Up… and Come Back When You Foul Up: 12 Winning Secrets from the War Room” (2002), and “Take It Back: Our Party, Our Country, Our Future” (2006), further increasing his wealth.
Regarding his personal life, Paul has been married to Diane Friday since 1989; the couple has four sons, and the Begala family resides in Virginia.
Paul is a devout Roman Catholic.
Politicians
Vern Buchanan Net Worth
Born Vernon Gale Buchanan on the 8th May 1951 in Detroit, Michigan USA, he is a businessman and politician, a member of the Republican Party, best known to the world for serving as a representative of Florida’s 16th congressional district since 2007.
Have you ever wondered how rich Vern Buchanan is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Buchanan’s net worth is as high as $44 million, an amount earned through his successful careers.
Vern Buchanan Net Worth $44 Million
Vern is of part-Finnish ancestry since his maternal grandparents immigrated from the country to the USA. He grew up in Detroit with his five siblings. After high school matriculation, Vern enlisted into the Michigan Air National Guard where he spent the next six years. However, he was also focused on his education, attending Cleary University, from which he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He didn’t stop there as he obtained a Masters’ degree in business administration from the University of Detroit.
Before he had any political aspirations, Vern used his knowledge in business to launch a career as a businessman. Back in 1976 he teamed up with an owner of a Michigan printing company and promised him that he would help develop his business. The two started the American Speedy Printing, and in no time the company opened over 730 stores in 44 states. Unfortunately, Vern’s business acumen wasn’t all legal, and as a result the firm went bankrupt, while he himself had to pay $1.5 million to Michigan Corporation Act.
Regardless, he continued his career as he bought a Honda and Acura dealership in Ocala, Florida, developed his career as a car salesman and expanded his kingdom to two more car dealerships. He was quite successful as a car salesman until 2005, when he decided to change his focus to politics and as a result, sold the majority in his car dealerships.
Aside from having success with car dealerships, Vern also has two reinsurance companies in his ownership, Jamat Reinsurance Co., and Buchanan Reinsurance Co., and used these companies to provide extended warranty policies to his car buyers.
His political aspirations began to appear in 2006 when he ran in the 13th congressional district in Florida to replace incumbent Republican Katherine Harris. Vern was the winner of Republican primaries, defeating his Republican opponents Nancy Detert, and Tramm Hudson. And in the general elections, Vern was put up against Christine Jennings, just winning with 50.08% of the votes.
Vern was sworn in as Representative for Florida’s 13th Congressional District on 3 January 2007 and since then has been re-elected three more times quite easily, although his position changed as he became the Representative for Florida’s 16th district, as there has been a change in numbering Florida’s districts.
Regarding his personal life, Vern has been married to Sandra since 1976, with whom he has two children.
Vern is also quite active in the community; he has supported numerous nonprofit organizations, including Boys and Girls Club, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the American Heart Walk, the Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes and many more.
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