The most powerful politicians in the world dont get that level of renumeration. While he has done some great work, EI still have a distance to go imo and can't see how anyone is worth 1.32million in one year. Thats my own opinion though
You pay a good market value you have a chance, not a gaurantee of a good quality candidate. Politicians and remuneration isn't remotely linked to ability in any way shape or form.