Politicians
Dianne Feinstein Net Worth
Dianne Feinstein's Net Worth as of 2024
$70 Million
Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein was born as Dianne Emiel Goldman on the 22nd June 1933 in San Francisco, California, USA of German and Polish descent. She is a politician, who is probably best recognized for being the senior United States Senator for California, as a member of the Democratic Party. Previously, she was the 38th Mayor of San Francisco (1978-1988). Her political career has been active since the late 1960s.
Have you ever wondered how rich Dianne Feinstein is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Dianne counts her net worth at the impressive amount of $70 million, which has been accumulated through her successful involvement in politics.
Dianne Feinstein Net Worth $70 Million
Dianne Feinstein was raised with two younger sisters by her father, Leon Goldman, who was a surgeon and professor at the University of California, San Francisco, and her mother, Betty Goldman, who worked as a model. She went to a Jewish religious school, but later she entered the prestigious private Catholic high school the Convent of the Sacred Heart. Upon matriculation, she enrolled at Stanford University, and joined the Young Democrats. She graduated with a BA degree in History in 1955, and right after college, Dianne began to work for the Coro Foundation. Parallel with that, prior to becoming a politician, Dianne was a member of the California Women’s Parole Board.
Her first jobs were with the San Francisco city government during the 1960s and ‘70s, and she served on the San Francisco Board of Directors, from 1969 until 1978. During those nine years, Dianne ran for mayor of San Francisco twice, on both occasions being defeated by Joseph Alioto and George Moscone respectively. She became president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1978, and after the assassination of George Moscone and Harvey Milk, she automatically became mayor of the city, the first female to serve in that position, for ten years which added a considerable amount to her net worth.
During her tenure, she improved the infrastructure of the city a great deal, focusing mainly on the city’s cable car system, and was the head of the 1984 Democratic National Convention. After two terms she entered the 1990 elections for the Governor of California, however, she lost the election to Pete Wilson. Nevertheless, Dianne didn’t give up on her political career, as she won a special election to fill the Senate seat vacated a year earlier by Pete Wilson. Ever since she has held her position in the senate, which has only increased further her net worth.
While in the senate, Dianne has held several positions, including Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee from 2007 until 2009, Chairman of the Senate Narcotics Caucus from 2009 until 2015, and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, also from 2009 until 2015, which have also contributed to her net worth.
Thanks to her accomplishments, Dianne received the Woodrow Wilson Award for public service in 2001, and in the following year she won the American Medical Association’s Nathan Davis Award for “the Betterment of the Public Health”.
Speaking about her personal life, Dianne Feinstein has been married to investment banker Richard C. Blum since 1980. Previously, she was married to Jack Berman (1956-1959), with whom she has a daughter, and was married to neurosurgeon Bertram Feinstein from 1962 to 1978.
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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