Politicians
Daniel Ortega Net Worth
Daniel Ortega's Net Worth as of 2024
$50 Million
Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra was born on 11 November 1945, in La Libertad, Nicaragua, and is a politician, best known for being the President of Nicaragua since 2007. He was previously leader of Nicaragua from 1979 to 1990 and was also the Co-ordinator of the Junta of National Reconstruction. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Daniel Ortega? As of early-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $50 million, mostly earned through a career in politics. He’s well known for implementing leftist reforms around his country, and has been a notable figure in Nicaraguan politics for a long time, which has no doubt helped ensure the position of his wealth.
Daniel Ortega Net Worth $50 million
At a young age, Daniel was already taking part in political activities, and led to him joining the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN). He was imprisoned for bank robbery, but was eventually released and exiled to Cuba, though he returned to Nicaragua in secret.
In 1979, he became a member of Junta of National Reconstruction, and after two years became the coordinator, effectively leader of the country, and started implementing social reform programs that saw the redistribution of land. The government also went on to launch a literacy campaign, which earned recognition from UNESCO. The FSLN also focused on health programs, including the construction of public hospitals and vaccination campaigns. In 1984, Ortega won the presidency after a general election, and took office the following year. It was one of the few times that a free election was held in the country after more than half a century. While working as the president, his net worth started to increase significantly.
In 1990 Daniel lost his re-election bid against Violeta Barrios de Chamorro., and ran again in 1996 and 2001, but lost on both occasions.
His policies changed over time to reflect his Roman Catholic beliefs and his favor of democratic socialism. Eventually, he created a controversial pact between FSLN and the Constitutional Liberal Party, and in 2006 Ortega became president once again after winning just 38% percent of the vote, but 38 seats in the congressional elections and the FSLN became the largest representation in the parliament.
After Daniel was inaugurated for his second presidency, he went on to visit Iran. He also worked on other reforms such as labor rights, scholarships, transport subsidies, and other policies that hoped to reduce poverty in the country. In 2009 he changed the constitution to allow himself to run for president again, and he was re-elected in 2011. Three years later, the term limits for presidency were abolished, allowing candidates to run for an unlimited number of five year terms.
In 2016, it was reported that Ortega’s family owns three free-to-air television channels which have helped increase his net worth.
For his personal life, it is known that Daniel married Rosario Murillio in 1979; they remarried in 2005 to have it recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. They have three children together and she has three other children from a previous marriage – he adopted one of the stepdaughters through a court case. In 1998, Daniel was accused by his stepdaughter of sexual abuse though it was eventually settled out of court. He denied all allegations though the daughter has not withdrawn them.
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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