Idaho Reps Among Richest, Poorest
The Washington Post is running a photo gallery of the 25 members of Congress with the lowest net worth in 2010 and Idaho GOP Rep. Raul Labrador is No. 25 on the low list. Labrador's net worth is between a negative $130,993 and a maximum of $66,997, averaging out at minus $31,998 according to the Center For Responsive Politics, which tracks personal financial disclosure statements filed by members of Congress and offers a free, searchable database. Idaho GOP Sen. Jim Risch is at the other end of the spectrum, ranking as the 16th wealthiest member of Congress, with his average at $54 million. The Post also has a photo gallery on the rich bunch/Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman. More here.
Question: Would you rather have your congressional representatives be rich (like Jim Risch) or relatively poor (like Raul Labrador)?