With 126 days to midterm elections is right around the corner in November and with that said incumbents are feeling the brunt of the American people’s frustration. Historically after we elect a president of one party, if it had not already happen, then his political party will lose power in the next election. That’s looking like the verdict for the next election cycle as we quickly approach the general election.

We have closely watched the battles that are rising between the very infrastructures of the two major parties and with the new reigning candidates as some have already won their respective primaries. With thirty seven gubernatorial races at stake and thirty six senate seats and all 435 house seats up for grabs, the state of our union whether we change dramatically or not is at a crossroads. We hear about the alleged affairs, exaggerated resumes and endorsements from rising stars in both parties, but the most inconceivable fact that baffles so many these is year is the fact that there are six sons of former governors now seeking their father’s former post. Thus being said, 2010 has become the year of the “Dynasty”.

The fact that the political dynasties are in full swing in a year where the last name you have could very well be a scarlet letter against you is quite odd within itself. For example, we can look at Nevada and witness Rory Reid as he fights to get rid of and disassociate himself from his father, the Senate Majority Leader, Harry. Though Harry Reid never served as governor, he has served as a pillar in Nevada politics since before anyone probably could remember. Rory Reid is a strong candidate and good public servant but has the wrong last name and because of it, he is coming out worse than his father in poll numbers.

In New York, we see the only son of a former governor doing better than any other in the field of six. Governor Mario Cuomo’s oldest son, Attorney General Andrew is well on his way to taking his father’s former job. Cuomo is surging in the polls every day and whether you like him or not, he is one of the most effective candidates in the nation.

This re-examines the age old question of should families reenter office after another member has left? If you think about it, our country, states and counties have been ran by the same people or family for centuries. I personally don’t see a legitimate problem with it as long as they are there own person instead of the name. Coming from political dynasties sometimes puts the offspring in difficult situations especially when they attempt to define themselves. These dynasties have been quite successful in the game changing process of being worthy leaders in their respective seats as well. President Kennedy had not only his brothers serving in public life but they actually made differences in the policy and legislative aspect of our country’s policies. There is still proof that the royal family of America is still reigning in popularity to this day.

Regardless of you how look at it, families are interested in politics and these members to come and serve us regardless of their last name or ties to another mega family should be simply intolerant.