Bill’s father, Richard J. Daley, was the longest-serving Chicago mayor ever, serving from 1955 to 1976. That record was beaten by Bill’s brother, Richard M. Daley, who ran the city from 1989 to 2011.
Nepotism articles on Democracy Chronicles
Favoritism granted in politics to relatives regardless of merit. Nepotism is found in the fields of politics, entertainment, business and religion. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Iran President’s Son-in-law Resigns After Nepotism Claims
Iran President Rouhani’s son-in-law resigned just two days after his appointment as head of Iran’s geological survey sparked accusations of nepotism.
The Causes of Zimbabwe’s Economic Crisis Are Politically Rooted
The economic crisis has its origin in pre-existing pathologies inside the political system over the last three decades so that a true recovery will require much more than wise economic management.
Turkmenistan’s latest fake election used to spotlight president’s son
Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov won presidential vote last year with a scandalous vote of more than 97 percent
Raul Castro’s daughter could be Cuba’s next president
Mariela Castro Espin, the daughter of Raul Castro, has been nominated as a deputy for Parliament
Book Exposes World of the Sons of the North Korean Elite
That said, Ms. Kim’s book is one of the most insightful reads a NK buff can use to explore from an armchair. Published in 2014, it could have been written yesterday, nothing has changed.
How African Nepotism Compares to European Norms
How did it happen that the such a good proportion of leaders of Europe have no biological children?
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma Backs Ex-Wife to Lead Party
Zuma has publicly endorsed his ex-wife for the leadership of the African National Congress
Liberals in 2017 – SMILE!
The hard right’s flank has opened. This is not empowering for them, it spells disaster as the bulk of decent Americans and all liberals turn on the Republican Party with full force.
Yes, Robert Mugabe’s Wife Wants to Be Zimbabwe’s President
Robert Mugabe’s wife Grace wants to be next to rule Zimbabwe after her husband’s 30 year reign