I’m sure their paychecks amount to walking around money. Their real money comes from lobbyist payola.
Which is why I insist that ALL POLITICAL DONATIONS MUST BE ANONYMOUS. You can't sell influence if you don't know who is buying. Americans should be allowed to donate any amount they choose to any candidate or party they wish; that's FREEDOM. But purchasing an outcome in return makes it BRIBERY, A CRIMINAL ACT. Treat it accordingly.