Politicians
Eric Cantor Net Worth
Eric Ivan Cantor's Net Worth as of 2024
$4.5 Million
Eric Cantor was born on the 6th June 1963, in Richmond, Virginia USA, of Romanian, Russian and Latvian descent, and is a politician – a member of the Republican Party – lawyer, and businessman, best known as representing Virginia’s 7th congressional district (2001-2014) in the US House of Representatives. Cantor also served as the House Minority Whip from 2009 to 2011, and as the House Republican Deputy Chief Whip from 2003 to 2009. His career started in 1982.
Have you ever wondered how rich Eric Cantor is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Cantor’s net worth is as high as $4.5 million, an amount earned through his three successful careers in politics, law and as a real estate developer.
Eric Cantor Net Worth $4.5 Million
Eric Cantor was the second of three children of Eddie Cantor, a real estate firm owner, and Mary Lee, a schoolteacher, and was raised in Conservative Judaism. He went to the Collegiate School in Richmond, and later studied at the George Washington University, while he worked as an intern for House Republican Tom Bliley, and served as his driver during Bliley’s campaign in 1982. Cantor earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1985 and then received a Juris Doctor degree from William & Mary Law School in 1988, while a year later, Eric achieved his Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University in 1989.
In the meantime, Cantor was already working as a real estate developer and lawyer in his father’s company, but from 1992 he became active in politics, as he served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1992 to 2001. He was a member of various committees, such as Corporation Insurance and Banking, Courts of Justice, Science and Technology, General Laws, and Claims. Cantor moved up and became the member of the US House of Representatives from Virginia’s 7th district, following the steps of his mentor Tom Bliley. He stayed in the position from 2001 to 2014, serving as the House Republican Deputy Chief Whip from 2003 to 2009, and House Minority Whip from 2009 to 2011, then House Majority Leader from January 2011 to August 2014, when he was defeated.
Cantor resigned as the House Majority Leader in 2014 after losing primary election to the Tea Party candidate Dave Brat in a major upset, 44.5%–55.5%. Since the 2nd September 2014, Eric has served as vice chairman and managing director of the Moelis & Company, a global independent investment bank, with 17 offices across the world.
Regarding his personal life, Eric Cantor married Diana Marcy Fine, a lawyer and certified public accountant, in 1989 after a blind date, and he has three children with her. They currently live in Wyndham, Virginia.
During his days in the office, Cantor reported that someone shot a bullet through his window in Richmond, but discounted by police. He also reported threatening e-mails and phone calls, after which Norman Leboon and Glendon Swift were arrested and later jailed.
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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