His, Hers and Theirs: Bill and Hillary’s Finances

Great opinion column in the WSJ on the lack of disclosure by the Clintons over the course of their major political battles. Contrary to the rantings by both Clintons, and others the left, that America is broken, Bill and Hillary are living proof that America works–even for a poor boy from Hope Arkansas. If such an unlikely couple can make it big in this land of opportunity, can’t anyone? Why aren’t they encouraging others to follow in their footsteps? Two words: Money and power.

F rom the article:

Is America a great country or what? Only seven years ago the Clintons were swimming in legal bills. They’ve since cashed in on their celebrity to pay off a $2 million mortgage on their Washington D.C. home, and are now able to lend $5 million to Mrs. Clinton’s campaign. The Senator has had her own success, earning more than $5 million for her “Living History” memoir. But the real income source has been the former President, who has been giving $450,000 speeches, and in general parlaying his political fame into personal riches.