Politicians
George W. Bush Net Worth
George W. Bush's Net Worth as of 2024
$45 Million
George Walker Bush was born on 6 July 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, of British, Irish, German and Dutch descent. Even though George W. Bush is mostly known as the 43rd President of USA, he has had other occupations too, having worked in oil business and co-owned a baseball team, as well as being the Governor of Texas.
So just how rich is the politician and businessman George W. Bush? Sources estimate that George W.’s net worth is $45 million, accumulated during his business and political careers over a period of more than 35 years. Additionally, his annual pension is $191,300.
George W. Bush Net Worth $45 Million
George W. is the son of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the USA, and Barbara Bush. The family moved to Houston Texas when he was young, and stayed there until he was 12, then finished high school at Phillips Academy in Massachusetts. After he graduated from Yale University with a Bachelors degree in history in 1968, after which Bush joined the Texas Air National Guard. He then finished his MBA at Harvard Business School in 1976. Then he decided to stand for the election to the House of Representatives in 1978, but was unsuccessful. Instead, George W. Bush’s net worth was subsequently increased in the 1980s, as he developed several independent oil companies – the first was Bush Exploration which he merged with Spectrum 7. Another source of George W. Bush net worth was purchasing shares in the Texas Rangers baseball team. He invested around $800,000 in 1989, and walked away with $15 million when he sold them nine years later.
In 1987-88 he assisted and advised his father during a successful campaign for the presidency in 1988. After the election George W. decided to follow his own political career, and in 1994, he was successful and elected as the governor of Texas.
Four years later Bush made history as he was the first Texas governor to be elected for two consecutive terms. During his governorship, he formally announced his candidacy for President of the USA. In this Presidential election in 2000, he won in the race against his opponent, Al Gore. His first term as President was characterised by the terrorist attacks of 9/11 2001, after which Bush retaliated by invading Afghanistan and Iraq ostensibly to strike at the heart of the al-Qaeda terrorist organisation. However, he was also prominent in home affairs, approving tax cuts, the Patriot Act, Medicare prescription drug benefits, the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, the No Child Left Behind Act, and funding for research into AIDS.
After his presidency of four years, Bush was re-elected for a second term in the 2004 election against Massachusetts Senator John Kerry. Unfortunately, this term was beset by economic problems, culminating with the so-called ‘Great Recession’ of 2007-8, including a virtual collapse of the banking system in the USA. Consequently, he is known for gaining substantial approval during his first term, and wide-spread criticism during his second.
Finally, his presidency ended in 2008 and his political life as well. Of course, George W.’s political life brought substantial financial rewards, but nothing like the amounts he might have earned in business.
After his presidency, Bush decided to return to a quiet life, free of work and business in Texas. Nevertheless, George W. Bush net worth has not decreased. In this period of his life, he has participated in speaking engagements, and he is known as a great public speaker. The former president has written a book – a memoir, with the title of Decision Points. His presidential library was also opened to the public in 2013. He also established the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund with former president Bill Clinton. It is a non-profit organization to aid the victims of the Haiti earthquake in 2010. Furthermore, he has started painting as a hobby. His subjects mostly include dogs and still life. He has also painted self-portraits and portraits of world leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Tony Blair.
In his personal life, George W. Bush has been married to Laura Lane Welch since 1977, and they have twin daughters.
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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