Let's also remember that Congressmen take a salary of $174K/yr but most are worth many millions. How does that work?

I think the majority of people who run for Congress already have a lot of money. Or their spouse does.

Those who run without already having money are usually military heroes.

That's just what I've personally noticed.

Let's also remember that Congressmen take a salary of $174K/yr but most are worth many millions. How does that work?

I think the majority of people who run from Congress already have a lot of money. Or their spouse does.

Those who run without already having money are usually military heroes.

That's just what I've personally noticed.