I call it “political nepotism”. Having a certain surname somehow ‘qualifies’ or ‘entitles’ someone to lead or be elected.
Nepotism in politics has only worsened government, not helped it. The Kennedy’s, the Bush’s, the Landreu’s, the Romney’s, etc. have done this. We should choose candidates with the best IDEAS, CONVICTIONS and CHARACTER, not because of one’s last name. Many candidates who would be great leaders have been overlooked because of someone elses surname. Its just plain foolish.
If I were a candidate now, I would be hitting Mitt and Jeb hard over this. “It is not about YOU, it is about AMERICA!”
well yes, but to be sure, the Nepotism is worse on the left than on the right. As for Mitt, I don’t think his candidacy was part of that at all. His father’s career was almost not relevant. For any Bush, it’s totally different.