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Second presidential terms loaded with setbacks

Second presidential terms are never easy - even for George Washington. More often, they're fraught with peril, frequently marred by scandal, failure, hubris, and burnout, and souring relations with Congress. President Barack Obama acknowledges the dangers of overreach but vows to steer cautiously. The odds are against him.

 

The Net Worths of the U.S. Presidents: Washington to Obama

The Net Worths of the U.S. Presidents: Washington to Obama

Having examined the finances of all 43 presidents (yes, 43; remember, Cleveland was president twice) we calculated the peak net worth figures for each in 2010 dollars.

 

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