That phrase is startling, isn't it? Beats the sinking feeling induced by imagining "President McCain."

It won't be the Democratic Party that continues the dynasty dynamic. The GOP will, with the son of career military offering to continue the imperial ambitions of the last dynasty. Being fair to another family, the spouse is not exactly dynasty, but it's even more in the family, with not even a generational change to hit the refresh button.

So here we are, preparing to elect the melting pot embodied in one man. Take a deep breath, it's going to get even more interesting.