Politicians
What’s Senator Richard Burr’s Net Worth? Bio/Wiki, Age, Political Party
Richard Burr 's Net Worth as of 2024
$3 million
Richard Mauze Burr was born on 30 November 1955, in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, and is the senior Senator from North Carolina, serving in that position since 2005. He was previously a part of the House of Representatives, representing North Carolina’s 5th congressional district. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Richard Burr? As of early-2018, sources estimate a net worth that is over $3 million, mostly earned through a successful career in politics. He also worked as part of a business prior to starting his political career. As he continues his endeavors, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.
Richard Burr Net Worth $3 million
Richard matriculated from Richard J. Reynolds High School, and afterwards attended Wake Forest University, completing his degree in Communications in 1978. During his student days, he played for the football teams of both his schools. He then worked for the Carlswell Distributing Company for the next 17 years, becoming a sales manager and focusing on the distribution of lawn equipment. His net worth increased over the years; he had no thoughts of becoming a politician until the 1990s, when rising taxes finally became a concern.
In 1992, Burr ran against Stephen L. Neal for the US House of Representatives but he lost, but two years later campaigned again after Neal chose not to seek re-election, and was elected to Congress during a landslide year for Republicans, advocating lower health costs, economic development, as well as strong school systems. He authored the FDA Modernization act of 1997, and helped create the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, also sponsoring amendments for the improvement of defenses against bioterrorism after the 9/11 attacks. He would also co-sponsor an amendment to the Energy Policy Act of 2003. He was re-elected throughout his entire run until 2004, when he decided to seek a position in the Senate.
Richard won the Senate election in 2004 against Democratic nominee Erskine Bowles for the Senate seat position vacated by Democrat John Edwards.
During his tenure, he served as a Chief Deputy Whip during the 111th congress, and also sought the position of the minority whip but eventually dropped out of the race. He became the chairman of the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence which led investigation into the Russian interference during the 2016 US elections. Other assignments he had include being a part of the Committee on Finance, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. He is also a part of the Special Committee on Aging. He has been re-elected to his Senate position three times, but has said that he will not seek re-election to a fourth term in 2022.
For his personal life, it is known that Burr married real estate agent Brooke Fauth in 1984 and they have two children together. He owns a 1973 Volkswagen Thing which is well-known on Capitol Hill. He is also known to avoid reporters, even climbing out of his office window with his dry cleaning to try and avoid them. Burr is also a member of the United Methodist Church.
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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