Legacy Watch

By Kathleen Adams, Melissa August, AnnMarie Bonardi, Randy Hartwell, Ellin Martens, Lisa McLaughlin, Joseph Pierro, Sora Song and Joel Stein

THAT'S MY BOY

Political dynasties are nothing new, but these days elected offices seem to be replacing pocket watches as the heirloom of choice. Lifting a page from Dubya's book, some Dems have expressed a desire for their dad's old job.

BOB CLEMENT, member of Congress

Father: Frank Clement, TN Gov. (1953-59; 1963-67)

Dad Known For: Stem-winding oratory, religious fervor, knowing what the voters wanted

Lesson for Junior: Don't stray far from middle of the road

ANDREW CUOMO, former HUD secretary

Father: Mario Cuomo, NY Gov. (1983-95)

Dad Known For: Spellbinding oratory, liberal orthodoxy, Hamlet-esque indecision

Lesson for Junior: Try to speak at a party convention; be bold, be eloquent, be decisive

MARK PRYOR, state attorney general

Father: David Pryor, AR Senator (1979-97)

Dad Known For: Sensible oratory, defending Clinton

Lesson for Junior: None needed--he's a fifth-generation Arkansas politician. If they spell his name right on the ballot, he's golden