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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Getting rich in politics isn't anything new. Ever heard of Tammany Hall or Richard Daley? The list is long for those in local and national politics that have built their fortunes as a result of being in office. Politics attract those who are seeking fortune and power. Always has, and unfortunately, probably always will.

In recent years [b]I can think of only one president that when elected didn't have a net worth in the 7 digit and above range. Clinton.[/b] And he wasn't poor or middle class but less than a million. [/quote]

Clinton, a perfect example. Not wealthy when he came into office and he left office broke too. :lol: 
But then he turned that around big time in the next several years. 
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Regardless of what Hillary claimed it was pretty much an falsehood they were broke and even though there was some money issues that was quickly taken care of by wealthy friends.[/quote]

I think PP was being sarcastic.  But I think that wikipedia link would be more interesting if it showed net worth upon entering office and net worth some fixed amount of time after leaving, like 5 years or something.

I think there are a lot of people willing to pay former politicians for all kinds of things ranging from speeches to lobbying to buying influence in many arenas.  Ex-Presidents would obviously be at the top of that list.[/quote]

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