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In reply to the discussion: HRC is NOT a member of a dynasty (Jeb Bush is, of course) [View all]ND-Dem
(4,571 posts)the democratic process" or not, when the reason Hillary is in the race is her husband's political career.
not that she isn't accomplished, but without bill she wouldn't be where she is (likely we could say the same of bill in relation to her as well, but for different reasons)
American political dynasties historically have been built on power passed from fathers to sons, brothers to brothers, even husbands to wives: the Adamses, the Kennedys, the Bushes, the Clintons.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/heiress-apparents-daughters-take-their-turn-for-the-political-dynasty/2013/07/26/1c880604-f47d-11e2-9434-60440856fadf_story.html
the essence of a dynasty is that POWER is passed on, not earned on its own merit; though merit may have some bearing.