The Caroline thing was pretty funny. And by funny, I mean a sad commentary on the state of American politics.
The assumption seems to be that if someone in your family was/is an effective politician (or reasonable facsimile thereof) then obviously you yourself can do just as well.
However, in defense of the Caroline-as-Senator idea, I'll say that she'd probably be a better choice, or at least no WORSE a choice, than Fran Drescher.
Seriously? Fran Fucking Drescher? Pardon my French, but whaaaa??
Similar to problem of nepotism is the problem of parlaying fame into political fortune. Jesse Ventura, The Governator, Heath Shuler...people are famous for a reason that has nothing whatsoever to do with governance or legislation, then BOOM. Like John Madden eating a turducken, they use that notoriety to quickly and easily consume a political office.
So as long as we're making ourselves aware of the problem of families in politics, can we spare a thought or two on why our love of a TV star should translate to that person having a campaign advantage?
Thanks.
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