Thursday, June 16, 2005

Ohio Senators...worth every penny?

found the first bit on Daily Kos (posted Tuesday):
"In the heels of their 50-state governor approval/disapproval poll, SurveyUSA has polled similar ratings for all 100 Senators.

The 10 least popular Senators:
90. Nelson (D-FL)
91. Sununu (R-NH)
92. Dayton (D-MN)
93. Santorum (R-PA)
94. DeWine (R-OH)
95. Inhofe (R-OK)
96. Coburn (R-OK)
97. Martinez (R-FL)
98. Burr (R-NC)
99. Lautenberg (D-NJ)
100. Cornyn (R-TX)
I can't believe one of my own Senators is in the bottom 10. (Voinovich is tied for 77th.) Okay, maybe I can. But I'm shocked that he ranks below Santorum!

Let's just put those numbers next to a report from another interesting article on Ohio's Senators I came across yesterday, about how many millions they're worth. From the Cincinnati Enquirer:
... Congressional members must file financial-disclosure statements each year. These reports offer a broad look at lawmakers' finances.

... [Ohio Sen. George] Voinovich reported assets totaling $800,000 to $2.5 million, including retirement funds and a property in Cape Haze, Fla., that generated $5,000 to $15,000 in rental income.

Voinovich's assets pale beside fellow Ohio Republican Sen. Mike DeWine, who has shares in dozens of companies via a trust fund, holding company and partnership. DeWine reported assets of $7 million to $35 million.

DeWine Enterprises Inc. generated between $115,200 and $1,051,000 in dividends, capital gains and interest, DeWine's statement said.
How do you report an asset range or earnings of between $100,000 and a cool million -- let alone $7 - $35 million? There's a big difference! Boy, the life of a public servant (i.e. U.S. Senator) must be rough!

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