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In reply to the discussion: chuck schumer is hitting the road on a book tour to make money for himself. meanwhile, Bernie [View all]sheshe2
(96,895 posts)58. You have a link for that figure?
Here is mine:
As of 2025, Chuck Schumers net worth is estimated to be $900,000 to $1.2 million. While this amount is not extraordinarily high compared to other prominent politicians, Schumer has earned a comfortable living through his career in public service. The bulk of Schumer's wealth comes from his salary as a senator, book deals, and other investments.
Schumer's salary as a senator is $174,000 per year, which is a standard salary for members of Congress. As the Senate Majority Leader, Schumer may receive a slightly higher salary, although this has not been officially disclosed. His salary, coupled with investments and savings, contributes to his net worth, but it is important to note that public servants like Schumer typically accumulate their wealth more slowly compared to those in the private sector.
In addition to his salary, Schumers wealth has been bolstered by income from book deals. He has written multiple books throughout his career, which have contributed to his financial success. Schumer has also invested in real estate, and he is believed to have some investments in stocks and bonds, though details about these assets are generally kept private.
Despite the relatively modest nature of his wealth compared to some of his political counterparts, Schumer's financial standing reflects his public service career and his long tenure in the Senate. Unlike some other politicians, Schumer has not engaged in the kind of business ventures that might lead to huge financial success outside of his government role
Schumer's salary as a senator is $174,000 per year, which is a standard salary for members of Congress. As the Senate Majority Leader, Schumer may receive a slightly higher salary, although this has not been officially disclosed. His salary, coupled with investments and savings, contributes to his net worth, but it is important to note that public servants like Schumer typically accumulate their wealth more slowly compared to those in the private sector.
In addition to his salary, Schumers wealth has been bolstered by income from book deals. He has written multiple books throughout his career, which have contributed to his financial success. Schumer has also invested in real estate, and he is believed to have some investments in stocks and bonds, though details about these assets are generally kept private.
Despite the relatively modest nature of his wealth compared to some of his political counterparts, Schumer's financial standing reflects his public service career and his long tenure in the Senate. Unlike some other politicians, Schumer has not engaged in the kind of business ventures that might lead to huge financial success outside of his government role
https://www.finance-monthly.com/2025/03/chuck-schumers-net-worth-in-2025-a-journey-from-lawyer-to-senate-leader/
And here is Bernies:
Bernie Sanders Says It's 'Very Easy' To Lose Touch With Ordinary People's Struggles, Defends Owning 3 Houses And A $2 Million Net Worth
Do I own three residences? Yeah, I do, Sanders said. He explained that he lives in Burlington, Vermont, in a middle-class neighborhood, nice house, and owns another home in Washington, D.C., like most senators do. He also has a summer camp on Lake Champlain. Thats it, Sanders stated, noting that his homes are far from luxurious. Theyre middle-class houses.
When asked how he managed to afford these properties, Sanders pointed to his success as an author. I wrote two bestselling books, he said, including one about capitalism that became a New York Times bestseller. He also earns $175,000 a year as a senator.
Sanders emphasized that while hes now comfortable financially, his working-class background remains a key part of who he is. Growing up in a working-class family has been maybe the most singularly significant aspect of my politics, he said. He grew up in a rent-controlled apartment in Brooklyn and remembers not having money.
When asked how he managed to afford these properties, Sanders pointed to his success as an author. I wrote two bestselling books, he said, including one about capitalism that became a New York Times bestseller. He also earns $175,000 a year as a senator.
Sanders emphasized that while hes now comfortable financially, his working-class background remains a key part of who he is. Growing up in a working-class family has been maybe the most singularly significant aspect of my politics, he said. He grew up in a rent-controlled apartment in Brooklyn and remembers not having money.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bernie-sanders-says-very-easy-161523858.html
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chuck schumer is hitting the road on a book tour to make money for himself. meanwhile, Bernie [View all]
msongs
Mar 2025
OP
That's why the working class of this country recognize Bernie's brand of progressivism as the way out of this mess.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2025
#2
Dems need to adopt many of Bernie's talking points instead of marginalizing him.
usonian
Mar 2025
#3
Bernie went on a book tour to sell his book "Our Revolution" in the fall of 2016 before the election.
betsuni
Mar 2025
#4
LOL, yeah really! I don't think this is a route that Sanders/his fans want to go down.
W_HAMILTON
Mar 2025
#23
Because he raises money to elect democrats and Wall Street is where the money is.
bottomofthehill
Mar 2025
#13
I really like sheldon whitehouse, he is a former prosecutor who has really had to tame his ideas to fit in the senate
questionseverything
Mar 2025
#54
people cling to power long after they could have allowed others to rise to the positions
msongs
Mar 2025
#10
All this anger over Schumer's book made a lot more sense once I found out the title: Antisemitism in America: A Warning
tritsofme
Mar 2025
#16
I could not believe the tone deaf-ity of going on a book tour while the country burns....
Alice B.
Mar 2025
#17
Talking to people, listening to their concerns so they know how to vote
questionseverything
Mar 2025
#48
sure it is but IMO he has more important things to do at this particular moment in time. or he
msongs
Mar 2025
#42