Politicians
Rick Perry Net Worth
Rick Perry's Net Worth as of 2024
$3 Million
James Richard Perry was born on the 4th March 1950, in Paint Creek, Texas USA; however, he also has English descent, as his family ties trace back to the Thirteen Colonies. He is best known to the world as ta politician, in particular earning his fame and part of his net worth as the longest serving Governor of Texas, from 2000 to 2015. His career as a politician has been active since 1984.
Have you ever wondered how rich Rick Perry is? According to sources, it is estimated that Rick Perry`s total net worth is $3 million, an amount earned through his successful career as a politician, however, adding to his net worth, he has also published two books, entitled “On My Honor: Why the American Values of the Boy Scouts are Worth Fighting For”(2008) and “Fed Up! Our Fight to Save America from Washington”(2010).
Rick Perry Net Worth $3 Million
To talk about his early life, Perry grew up in Haskell County, Texas. His father was a politician of the Democratic Party, serving as a commissioner of Haskell County. Perry`s first interest in politics appeared when he was just 12 years old, while attending the commemoration for the late USA Representative Sam Rayburn.
Regarding his education, Rick obtained his high school diploma from the Paint Creek High School, following which he enrolled at Texas A&M University, and graduated in 1972 with a Bachelors degree in animal science.
Before his career as a politician began, he had several jobs, including as a book salesman. However, rom college he entered the USA military, eventually becoming a US Air Force captain before leaving the military in 1977.
His political career began in 1984, when he was elected to be a member of the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat. In the next few years, his engagement in politics grew, as well his net worth. However, in 1989 he announced that he would be fighting on the Republican Party side as of the beginning of the 1990.
In 1990, he embarked on a campaign to become the Commissioner of Agriculture for Texas; eventually emerging victorious in the runoff against Richard McIver. He served as a commissioner until 1998, when he chose not to stand again, but instead devoted himself to becoming the Lieutenant Governor of Texas. He gained the governorship on the 21st December 2000, succeeding George W. Bush who became the President of the USA.
Over the following years, Perry dominated the elections for the Texas Governor, winning mandates on three different occasions, in 2002, 2006, and 2010. This made him the longest serving Governor of Texas and it has increased his overall net worth. During his tenure, he had also run for president as a Republican candidate in 2012, however, his results were inferior to the other Republican candidates, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich.
In 2013 he announced that he would leave the position of Governor when his 2010 mandate ends, and in 2015, he was succeeded by Dan Patrick. His latest venture in his career as a politician includes candidacy for the presidential election of the 2016.
To talk about his personal life, Perry has been married to Anita Thigpen since 1982, having known each other since childhood, and been together since high school. They have two children together.
Rick has also been recognized as a member of the National Society “Sons of the American Revolution”, and has received their Gold Good Citizenship Medal.
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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