In America, it has been known for relatives of past political leaders to join their family political business. This goes back to the time of John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams' presidencies, the Kennedy, Bush and Clinton families. This election day, we are being introduced to the son of a former Florida governor, grandson of a president and nephew of another White House occupant, George P. Bush. Also we are introduced to the grandson of former president Jimmy Carter, Jason Carter, running a tight race for governor against GOP incumbent Gov. Nathan Deal. Michelle Nunn(daughter of former U.S. senator Sam Nunn), Gwen Graham, (daughter of Bob Graham, a popular former governor and U.S. senator who ran for president in 2004), and Ted Kennedy Jr. (son of a U.S. senator and nephew of an American president). are also some names that will be noticed this election day.
I thought this was sort of relevant to U.S history because one of the main reasons America broke apart from Britain was to escape the dynasties Britain had. The "dynasties" today are not completely like those before the 1700s but they are similar. History tends to repeat itself so I mean you never know how things may end up.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/11/01/bush-kennedy-political-dynasties-election-day/18085693/
Wonderful post and a great connection to APUSH. :)
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