JFK by today’s standards for the Democrats, was better.
His dad developed his fortune from running liquor in from Canada during prohibition.
He spread money around to help his son get elected.
I don’t think I’m transferring credit when it was for another person than JFK, but his dad arranged for a person to enter the ballot in his first run for public office. The name of the person was identical to the actual politician on the ballot. This split the vote for the valid guy with the fake, and provided John his first victory.
Then when it came time for the presidential election years later, dad contacted Daily in Chicago, and I believe one other large city in the South, that delivered on election day. Nixon knew of the irregularities, but declined to contest the election due to the havoc it would cause in the general populace.
I’m sure your folks were good people. No problem there bud. Take care.