Politicians
Charlie Crist Net Worth
Charlie Crist's Net Worth as of 2024
$2 Million
Born Charles Joseph Crist Jr. on the 24th July 1956 in Altoona, Pennsylvania USA, Charlie is a politician, best known to the world as a member of the Democratic Party, and currently the Representative for Florida’s 13th congressional district. He was a Republican from 1974 until 2010. His career started in the early ‘80s.
Have you ever wondered how rich Charlie Crist is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Crist’s net worth is as high as $2 million, an amount earned through his successful career as a politician, in addition to which he has also worked as a lawyer, which improved his wealth too.
Charlie Crist Net Worth $2 Million
Charlie is the only son of four children born to Charles Joseph Crist, Sr. who worked as a physician, and his wife Nancy. Charlie is of mixed ancestry; his father is of Greek Cypriot and Lebanese ancestry, while his mother has Scots-Irish, Swiss and Welsh blood.
While he was still a child, Crist’s family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, where he attended St. Petersburg High School. After matriculation, he enrolled at Wake Forest University, but after two years transferred to Florida State University, from which he received his undergraduate degree. While at Florida State University, he served as Vice President of the student body, and was a part of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. After Florida State University, Charlie enrolled at Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, from which he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1981.
Following his graduation, Charlie focused on passing the bar exam, however, he needed three attempts to finally pass it. His first job was as general counsel to Minor League Baseball, with headquarters in St. Petersburg. However, Charlie became fond of politics, and joined the Republican Party, and from 1986 started building his name as a politician. He first ran for a state Senate seat in Pnellas County, however, he lost in a runnoff. Two years later he was one of the integral parts in running the successful campaign of Connie Mack III for the United States Senate.
Then in 1992 he assumed a spot in the Florda Senate for the 20th District, and served in that position until 1998, defeating Henel Gordon Davis of Trampa in the first elections, and then Dana Lynn Maley for the second term. Both were members of the Democratic Party.
However, in 1998 he lost the election to Bob Graham, but in 2000 found a new place in politics, as Education Commissioner of Florida, and held the position for the next three years, which increased his net worth somewhat.
In 2003 he was appointed as Florida Attorney General, and served until 2007 before being elected Governor in 2006, which position he held until 2010, deciding not to run again for Governor, but instead tried once again to gain a place in the US Senate. During his tenure as Governor of Florida, he was focused on improving education and the environment, and put all efforts on making Florida clear from criminals by instituting capital punishment.
In 2010 he started a campaign for the US Senate, however, once again he was unsuccessful. Two years later, he joined the Democratic Party and supported Barack’s Obama presidential campaign. He stated that he was dissatisfied with Republican politics affecting woman, immigrants, seniors and students.
In 2016 he ran for Florida’s 13th congressional district, and defeated David Jolly with 52% of the votes. He was sworn in on the 3rd January 2017, and became the first Democrat with this seat since 1955.
Regarding his personal life, Charlie has been married to Carole Rome since 2008. Previously, he was married to Amanda Morrow, but that marriage lasted only a year, from 1979 until 1980.
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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