Eight Republicans Who Are Better Off Than They Were In 2008
Down-ballot Fears
No two words strike more fear in a Republican candidate in a swing district than "Ryan Budget." When Mitt Romney picked Paul Ryan, he may have picked someone who is more experienced on the public stage than Sarah Palin. But he also picked a candidate may voters will vote against for his plans to slash Medicare, Medicaid and education.
Eight Republicans Who Are Better Off Than They Were In 2008
Mitch McConnell
In 2008, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's Net Worth was $2,002,038 to $31,955,998.
In 2010, it skyrocketed to $9,839,049 to $44,587,000.
Eight Republicans Who Are Better Off Than They Were In 2008
Michele Bachmann
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In 2008, Bachmann's net worth was between $-453,985 and $1,289,998.
In 2010, it shot up to $912,018 to $2,654,998
Eight Republicans Who Are Better Off Than They Were In 2008
Marco Rubio
In 2009, Rubio's net worth was $-210,989 to $135,999
In 2010, it rose to - $-75,987 to $834,998.
Eight Republicans Who Are Better Off Than They Were In 2008
John Boehner
In 2008, Speaker of the House John Boehner's net worth was $1,700,021 to $6,626,000.
In 2010, it rose to $2,099,107 to $6,085,000.
Eight Republicans Who Are Better Off Than They Were In 2008
Eric Cantor
In 2008, Cantor's net worth was $1,853,155 to $6,707,999.
In 2010, it rose to $2,893,110 to $8,048,999.
Eight Republicans Who Are Better Off Than They Were In 2008
Darrell Issa
Issa was already the richest member of the House in 2008, when his net worth was between $164,650,039 and $337,400,002.
By 2010, his net worth increased to a mind boggling $195,400,035 to $700,850,000.
Eight Republicans Who Are Better Off Than They Were In 2008
Mitt Romney?
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We don't know whether Romney is better off than he was four years ago, given that he's only released a single year of his tax returns. Given his estimated 15 percent tax rate, and the "not much" that he earns in speaking fees, however, it's safe to assume that Romney is doing just fine in the Obama economy.
