And she got the money off the taxpayers. $60 million in stimulus funds.
At least Romney earned his money.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57529029/sen-mccaskills-spouse-received-$40-million-in-government-subsidies/
http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=28500490
Romney would also be far down the list of wealthiest leaders. Somewhere south of the Prime Minister of New Zealand and just a few steps above where President Obama sits now on the list.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_heads_of_state_and_government_by_net_worth
Image via Flickr / Austen Hufford
In the U.S. presidential election, Republican candidate Mitt Romney’s extreme wealth has been scrutinized and attacked by political opponents. Is it really that unique? After all, many world leaders enjoy extreme wealth. But according to a list recently put together by The Guardian, Romney is slated to become the world’s richest head of government if he wins this election.
Right now the title goes to Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei. The Sultan can thank oil for his large fortune, which is estimated at $20 billion. King Bhumibol of Thailand’s net worth is greater, according to a 2011 Forbes list of richest royals, but he’s not a political leader.
Mitt Romney’s wealth far surpasses both of them, however. His campaign says his net worth is between $190 and $250 million, thanks to his business career and private equity firm Bain Capital.
As for his opponent? Forbes reports Obama’s worth just $6 million, measly in comparison.
[via The Guardian]
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