Politicians
Sonia Gandhi Net Worth
Sonia Gandhi's Net Worth as of 2024
$2 Billion
Born Edvige Antonia Albina Maino on 9 December 1946, in Lusiana, Veneto, Italy, Sonia Gandhi is best known firstly for her marriage to the Prime Minister of Indian Rajiv Gandhi, who was unfortunately assassinated in 1991. Secondly for becoming the leader of the Indian National Congress party in 1998, and de facto the most powerful woman in India.
So just how rich is Sonia Gandhi? Sources estimate that Sonia’s net worth is over $2 billion, which she has managed to accumulate while serving as the President of the Indian National Congress, as well as from her inheritance from her husband.
Sonia Gandhi Net Worth $2 Billion
Sonia Gandhi was raised in a Catholic family in northern Italy, but when she went to study at Cambridge, England, she met Rajiv Gandhi, and they were married in a Hindhu ceremony in 1968. Neither were interested in politics, but when Rajiv’s elder brother Sanjay died in a plane crash in 1980, and his mother Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984, Rajiv became head of the family, and was also expected to take over as head of the Congress party that his grandfather, Nehru, had established. Sonia automatically supported her husband, until his assassination
Initially popular in particular as a member of the Nehru-Gandhi family dynasty, of which she became nominal head after the assassination of her husband, the time then came for Sonia Gandhi to popularize herself as a politician, notwithstanding her foreign birth, although she had become an Indian citizen in 1983. She declined a place in government, and tried not to be involved in politics. However, after serious splits occured in the Congress Party, Gandhi changed her mind and became leader in 1998, a position she still holds. Undoubtedly, this position eventually added considerable income to Sonia Gandhi’s net worth.
Sonia Gandhi became leader of the opposition in 1999, and then notionally Prime Minister in 2004; however, because of controversy over her foreign birth, actually dismissed by the Supreme Court, she recommended that Manmohan Singh be appointed, with herself chairperson of the National Advisory Council,. in which she served for two years. However, she remained leader of the Congress Party.
Of course few politicians do not court controversy at some point, and to add a further problem for Sonia Gandhi there were rumours about her relationship with Ottavio Quattrocchi, an Italian businessman, in terms of favourable treatment for him in Indian Government business dealings – nothing has come of these accusations.
Sonia Gandhi has received several accolades: in 2004 she was labelled as the third most powerful woman in the world, according to Forbes magazine. In 2007 she took 6th position in the same ranking, and in 2010 Gandhi was named as the 9th most powerful woman in the world. In 2007 and 2008, Sonia was listed as one of the hundred most influential people by The Times, and in 2013 as one of the 50 best dressed women by The Guardian.
Sonia Gandhi’s personal life has seldom been private. Even now, her two sons from her marriage to Rajiv are expected to enter politics, decisions, however, which Sonia says firmly are completely up to them – she is clearly a concerned mother, given her long involvement in Indian politics.
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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