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Top US Political Dynasties

Kennedys, Rockefellers, and Harrisons sit at the top, while newer Bushes rank 6th

By Mat Probasco, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 13, 2009 10:32 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Constitution states "no title of nobility shall be granted by the United States," but political dynasties are "as American as apple pie," writes Stephen Hess, who ranks America's top political families in the Washington Post. With one president, three senators,... Read full story »

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