Flossi, Family and Politics

There have been instances where family members of political candidates have publicly spoken out against their family members, encouraging voters to oppose them. Here are some notable examples:

 1. Ronald Reagan's Family:

   - Patti Davis, the daughter of President Ronald Reagan, was known for her public opposition to her father's policies during his presidency. While she didn’t explicitly campaign against him, she criticized his administration on issues such as nuclear disarmament, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. She even participated in protests against Reagan’s policies.

   - Ron Reagan Jr., his son, also distanced himself from his father's conservative political stance, particularly later in life. He became an outspoken liberal and even endorsed Democratic candidates like Barack Obama in 2008.

 2. Mary Cheney and Liz Cheney:

   - Mary Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, publicly criticized her sister, Liz Cheney, when Liz ran for Senate in Wyoming in 2013 and opposed same-sex marriage. Mary Cheney, who is openly gay and married to her partner, viewed this as a personal attack, and their disagreement became widely publicized during Liz's campaign.

 3. Kellyanne Conway and George Conway:

   - While not a candidate herself, Kellyanne Conway, a key advisor to President Donald Trump, was publicly criticized by her husband, George Conway, who is a well-known conservative lawyer. George became an outspoken critic of Trump, frequently tweeting against him and even co-founding the Lincoln Project, an organization of Republicans working to defeat Trump in the 2020 election.

 4. Mitt Romney and His Niece:

   - In 2016, Mitt Romney (the 2012 Republican presidential candidate) delivered a harsh critique of Donald Trump during the GOP primary. Although this wasn’t exactly a family member speaking against a candidate, Romney's niece, Ronna McDaniel, who was a Trump supporter, disagreed with Romney's stance. She later became chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and supported Trump's candidacy.

These instances show that political divisions within families, especially high-profile ones, can sometimes lead to public disputes and even open opposition during election campaigns.