Like most politicians, Santorum has found a way to cash in on so-called public service. Lining your pockets seems to be the American way when you're in politics and he's no exception. Of course, Bill Clinton has been doing the same thing for years. When he claims he's from limited means, he's white-washing his story. Bloomberg:
Since his 2006 re-election defeat, the former Pennsylvania lawmaker has gone from being one of the poorer members of the U.S. Senate to earning $1.3 million between January 2010 and August 2011. In 2007, he spent $2 million to buy a 5,000-square foot home in Great Falls, Virginia, according to property records. Santorum’s financial rise was powered by consulting contracts with fuel producer Consol Energy Inc. (CNX), faith advocacy group Clapham Group and American Continental Group, a Washington consultancy, as well as media engagements. “If he’s claiming he’s not an insider, this is the thing that insiders do -- after public office they cash in,” said Kent Cooper, a campaign finance expert and former Federal Elections Commission assistant staff director.One of these days we're going to end the revolving door between Washington political elite - including staff - and business. It's an abuse of the system but when so many do it from both parties, chances of reform are limited.
