Politicians
Al Gore Net Worth
Al Gore's Net Worth as of 2024
$300 Million
Albert Arnold Gore Jr. was born on 31 March 1948, in Washington DC, USA, and is an advocate, author, politician, actor, as well as an environmentalist, but to the public, Al Gore is perhaps best known as a former Vice President of the United States.
So just how rich is Al Gore, as of early 2018? According to sources, Al Gore’s net worth is estimated to be over $300 million, most of which he has accumulated from his political career, on-screen appearances, as well as through his written works, during a career which began in the late 1960s.
Al Gore Net Worth $300 Million
Al Gore was born to Pauline (LaFon) Gore, almost the first woman to graduate from Vanderbilt University Law School, and Al Gore Sr., a Representative and then Senator. Al Jr. studied at St. Albans School, and as a teenager, expressed an interest in various sports, including football and basketball. Upon leaving high school, Gore enrolled at Harvard University, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in government, and then participated in the military draft, undergoing basic training at Fort Dix, then briefly served as a journalist until he was shipped to Vietnam as part of the 20th Engineer Brigade. When he was discharged from the military in 1971, Gore continued his studies at the Vanderbilt University Divinity School, and around the same time, he started working for the daily newspaper “The Tennessean”. In 1974, he quit his job at the newspaper and enrolled in the Vanderbilt University Law School . When he was 28 years old, Al Gore started his political career in the United States Congress, when in 1977 he won a seat in the House of Representatives, and has been involved in politics ever since.
Gore Jr. served in the House of Representatives from 1977 to ’85, and then moved to the Senate representing Tennessee from 1985 till 1993. Meantime, he campaigned unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination in the presidential race in 1988. He was then selected as the Vice-Presidential running mate to Bill Clinton in 1992, and subsequently assumed his position in office in 1993, and served as the Vice-President under Clinton until 2001, in collectively the youngest partnership in US history.
Aside from politics, Al Gore became known for the books which he has published, including “The Spirit of Family”, “Earth in the Balance” and “The Assault on Reason”. His most recent work is a book entitled “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change”, which was published in 2013. One of Gore’s books, namely “An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It”, won him a Grammy Award in the category of “Best Spoken Word Album”. In addition to the latter award, Al Gore received a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, a also a Prince of Asturias Award, Primetime Emmy Award, and a Webby Award among many others.
Gore also became notable for his articles, including “We Can’t Wish Away the Climate Change”, which was published in the “New York Times” newspaper, and “The Climate Change Action Plan”, which he co-wrote with William J. (Bill) Clinton.
In his personal life, Al Gore married Tipper Aitcheson in 1970, and they have four children, but separated in 2010. Apparently Gore has since been dating Elizabeth Keadle, of California. He is currently the chairman of the Alliance for Climate Protection, in which policy he has a strong interest. He has also been a visiting professor at Middle Tennessee State University, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Fisk University, and the University of California, Los Angeles.
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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