5 Richest Members of Congress
Four out of the five richest members are Democrats
Posted September 26, 2008
- Rep. Jane Harman (D, Calif.): $215.11 million
- Sen. Herb Kohl (D, Wis.): $215.85 million
- Sen. John Kerry (D, Mass.): $213.8 million
- Rep. Darrell Issa (R, Calif.): $158.58 million
- Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, W.Va.): $79.4 million
(According to the September 10 issue of Roll Call and compiled from the most recent data available)
Source: Roll Call
Reader Comments
Re: Math question
"Why is Harman listed number 1 and Kohl number 2 when Kohl's net worth is greater?"
Because they're both worth a putative $215MM, and "H" comes before "K" in the alphabet. That's all there is to it.
Math question
Why is Harman listed number 1 and Kohl number 2 when Kohl's net worth is greater?
Rich democrats
4 out of 5 are democrats??? Thought democrats were all of the common folk! I guess if you marry the right person or if daddy or grandpa worked hard you can enjoy a life of privilidge and wealth. The Kennedy clan the Bush clan, etc. etc., all rich families who need to stop thinking they can forever run America.
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