Originally Posted by Trollheart

How does that work then with the Kennedys? Okay, JFK's presidency had some problems (whose doesn't?) but he ran on the basis of his father's power and connections, and yet is recognised as one of the best and most loved presidents in history. Much of that could be misplaced sympathy of course, but it does seem like he did, or tried to do, a lot of good in his time as the occupant of the house that is not black....