You may remember him from Clinton/Algore's press conference with the Dem's just after Slick was impeached.
Doggett was in back trying to get his face on camera.
Yes, this self-made man is #31 on the list of Congress's richest members:
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) - $4.5 million.Doggett's fortune continues its steady climb, from $4 million in 1994 to $4.5 million in 1995, and now more than $4.6 million, according to his 1996 disclosure forms. In his pre-Congress years, Doggett built a lucrative law practice in Austin on big product liability cases.
Sounds like this guy's a real peach. I don't suppose it would be possible to beat him -- unless you found another rich scumbag with nothing to do but run for Congress.
One thing that gives guys like this the fits -- tort reform law. Specifically, legislation limiting the amount that can be collected by lawyers in class action suits.
If he was only allowed to collect $100,000 above and beyond his legitimate expenses, he'd be out of business.