2006-07-08 15:53:50 · 14 answers · asked by LavaMan 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
they have more money for advertising and political campaings, plus they can promise more to big cat companies thus influencing the people
2006-07-08 15:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by futurehero5200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kerry, through marriage, had more money than Bush.
According to Slate magazine, George W. Bush has a net worth of around $9 million to $26 million, and John Kerry has a net worth of about $165 million to $626 million, which includes his wife's assets. The Center for Public Integrity has collected details of both candidates' income and assets. Bush's biggest asset is his Texas ranch, while Kerry's top income source is his wife's portion of the Heinz company.
But including Teresa Heinz Kerry's personal fortune isn't wholly accurate. As Heinz Kerry has publicly noted, a prenuptial agreement keeps her money separate. Also, federal election laws limit how much of his wife's funds Kerry can use.
In 2002 financial disclosures, Kerry stated that assets in his own name were worth $409,000 to $1.8 million, and he had an additional $300,000 to $600,000 in assets owned jointly with his wife.
So without his wife's money, Kerry is less wealthy than Bush. But no matter how you count it, both are rich even without a presidential
2006-07-08 16:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because advertising buys votes. I saw the actual numbers somewhere. I think its like $15 million to become a senator, $30 million for governor, etc. The adds work unfortunately, just sound bytes, no real messages of any kind. The bashing the opponant adds work best of all unfortunately.
2006-07-08 15:57:28 · answer #3 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There would be no politics if there were no rich man. Rich men just needed a cover up for thier unemployment and poof along comes political offices.
2006-07-08 15:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by Justbeingme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kerry is married to Heinz, thats a lot of money so your theory doesnt hold up..sorry.
2006-07-08 15:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by julia4evert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Golden Rule; He who has the gold makes the rules.
2006-07-08 15:56:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the McCain-Feingold Act ...only millionairs can run, not the farmer, or lineman, or hardware owner...!
2006-07-08 16:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it costs money to file in an election, then it costs money to advertise, then it costs money to be recognized and attend social events...then, you have to consider all the bribing and extortion and buying votes...all that adds up to money...the one with the most money usually wins, unfortunately...
2006-07-08 15:57:48 · answer #8 · answered by uranus2mars 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money talks
2006-07-08 15:57:47 · answer #9 · answered by haybeaver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer is in the question~key word rich~money talks
2006-07-08 15:58:16 · answer #10 · answered by enyoftheworld 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋