[Jim from C-Town]

Wow, all of his jobs where in the government. Do tell.

I just looked on Wikipedia. I didn't notice that he did something before he started staffing with DC Senators.

Regardless, There is only two ways to get that wealthy while in congress: Graft or insider trading. Probably a little of both.

[tanknetter]

There’s a third way: marriage.

Does anyone really think John Kerry married the Widow Heinz for love?

Elaine Chou may have had humble beginnings, but as a former Labor Secretary she’s certainly well positioned enough to have legitimately (speaking fees, corporate board positions, etc) built that kind of a nest egg within a few years of leaving office.