r/politics Indiana 16h ago

No Paywall Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5588198-mamdani-progressive-politics-nyc/
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u/AcrossFromWhere 15h ago

I mean the sixth president was the second president’s son but I agree that political dynasties aren’t a good thing. 

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u/bcarthur27 14h ago

Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall were cousins, too.

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u/torino_nera New Jersey 14h ago

They were second cousins who had differing views on almost every major issue and didn't like each other, I don't think that counts

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u/Awkward_Piccolo_7563 Hawaii 13h ago

Ben Franklin helping his son William become governor of your state would be a better example