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Relative Merits: Politicians' Relatives in Media

Al Gore's daughter Kristin writes for 'Futurama,' while George W. Bush's cousin Billy hosts a radio show

For those who'll miss First Rocker Roger Clinton, fear not: Both current presidential contenders have kin in showbiz. Billy Bush, 28, a cousin of George W., hosts a zany radio show on D.C.'s Z-104. ''Elect George W. Bush,'' deadpans Billy. ''He's going to appoint me as the head of the FCC.'' Meanwhile, the Veep's daughter Kristin Gore, 23, writes for Fox's Futurama — and sometimes for her dad. When he appeared on Leno, she scripted the line about what the family does for fun: sit around and make jokes about Leno. So will Kristin be the official White House jester? ''He hasn't asked for a job interview yet,'' she says. And in her view, he may not need help: ''It's important to have a funny president, and he fits the bill.'' Funny weird, or funny ha-ha?

Originally posted Sep 01, 2000 Published in issue #557 Sep 01, 2000 Order article reprints

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