That's what happened to the proud Kennedy clan when Robert F. Kennedy decided to run for president as a third-party candidate this year.
Having established his right-wing credentials by being a top vaccine denier, RFK Jr emerged from the swamp of conspiracy theorists and QAnon as a chief disseminator of misinformation about the deadly COVID virus.
Photo: President Biden greets Kennedy clan on St. Patrick's Day at the White House. Kerry Kennedy, the seventh of Robert and Ethal Kennedy's eleven children and president of the family foundation, played a lead role in organizing the family photo to support President Biden.
Kerry Kennedy has also taken the lead on helping President Biden's candidacy by organizing family member's political work.
Stephan Kennedy Smith posted the Rose Garden photo afterwards, warning that his cousin could hand the election to Trump and "put our democratic process at risk."
The Democratic National Committee announced this week that Mary Beth Cahill, a former chief of staff to Sen. Ted Kennedy will serve as senior advisor in the party's efforts to counter third party candidates.
The Kennedy family is doing everything they can to preserve their legacy, even going after one of their own in favor of democracy.
As a kid I idolized John F. Kennedy. He was a military hero and president of the United States. When he was assassinated, I was crushed.
To think a member of his own family is now threatening to help a wannabee dictator by being a political spoiler, is beyond the pale.
As it Stands, Biden is going to need all the help he can to stay in the White House. Hopefully the Kennedy clan's efforts will make a positive difference.
