In exiting the presidential race on Sunday, Joe Biden appears to have brought to a close an era of political dynasties.

This November will mark the first US presidential election without a Bush, Biden or Clinton on the ticket, either as a presidential or vice-presidential candidate, in 48 years. The last time these names weren’t in play was 1976, when Jimmy Carter won the election.

We salute the President for returning the Oval Office back to the American everyman. Oh wait, there’s another Kennedy involved…