Richest Politicians in The World

 Many politicians have reached the top of their parties because of their savvy and they have the financial support to get there. Have you ever wondered how much the top leaders make? While there's a substantial pay and excellent benefits, many of the top leaders come from the family, or other investment sources. Few people are poor enough to be able to get into politics. We've put together the top 20 most powerful politicians around the world. It may surprise you to learn that Nelson Rockefeller came in at the 21st spot, not even making the list.Michael Ashcroft is a well-known politician in Britain. He is also an entrepreneur who built up a security company that has expanded into one of the world's biggest corporations in the security sector. This corporation also included ADT Security up until Tyco International bought it in 1997. It was purchased by Tyco International at $6.7 billion.