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In reply to the discussion: In my old age I am realizing politics is a bore. [View all]quartz007
(1,216 posts)22. It's a mixed bag at best
Mark Warner (D-VA) was the wealthiest senator in 2012, with an estimated net worth of $257,481,658.
Top 10 Senators in 2012
Senator Average Net Worth
Mark Warner $257,481,658
Richard Blumenthal $103,803,192
Jay Rockefeller $101,290,514
Dianne Feinstein $68,446,578
James Risch $53,517,527
Bob Corker $49,114,509
John Hoeven $37,115,538
Ron Johnson $24,442,007
Kay Hagan $24,069,791
Mitch McConnell $22,841,026
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what do you mean nothing gets done ? our country would be a mess if NOTHING got done as we see in
JI7
Apr 2018
#23
tax cuts for the wealthy is getting something done . the middle and lower income people that voted
JI7
Apr 2018
#26
In my old age, I've realized that politics is all that stands between my grandkids and annihilation
Insightus
Apr 2018
#7
And rather than stop listening to the bs you decided to share with us because...
Xipe Totec
Apr 2018
#10
When politics is life-threatening, as it is these days, I never find it boring. n/t
pnwmom
Apr 2018
#11
I think a lot of what's wrong with this country is because people are emotional and not analytical
bettyellen
Apr 2018
#15
Politics is Supposed to be Boring . but who is in office still matters and makes a HUGE Difference
JI7
Apr 2018
#21
I'll differ, politics is not boring depending on the party you are supporting!
akbacchus_BC
Apr 2018
#36