Are Dick Cheney and Barack Obama Really Cousins?

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In summary, Cheney and Obama are distant cousins through their shared ancestor, Mareen Duvall, a French Huguenot immigrant. They are both aware of their familial connection and have acknowledged it in various interviews and speeches. As distant cousins, they likely share a very small amount of DNA. Other notable political figures who are also related to both Cheney and Obama through Mareen Duvall include Harry S. Truman, Winston Churchill, and George W. Bush. However, there is no evidence to suggest that their familial connection has influenced their political views, as they have very different ideologies.
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One of the things I discovered was that Dick and Barack Obama are eighth cousins. Is that an amazing thing? If you go back eight generations, we have a common ancestor[continued]
http://thinkprogress.org/2007/10/16/lynne-cheney-dick-and-barack-obama-are-eighth-cousins/

I liked the Bush connection to Dracula [Vlad the Impaler] better.
 
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How can that be? Cheney's not even human.
 
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Astronuc said:
How can that be? Cheney's not even human.

:rofl::rolleyes:
 

1. How are Cheney and Obama related?

Cheney and Obama are distant cousins through their shared ancestor, Mareen Duvall. Duvall was a French Huguenot immigrant who arrived in Maryland in the 1650s.

2. Are Cheney and Obama aware of their familial connection?

Yes, both Cheney and Obama have acknowledged their familial connection. In a 2007 interview, Cheney said he was "surprised and pleased" to learn about the relationship. Obama also mentioned their connection in a speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2013.

3. How much DNA do Cheney and Obama share?

As distant cousins, Cheney and Obama likely share a very small amount of DNA. On average, third cousins share about 0.78% of their DNA, while fourth cousins share even less at around 0.20%.

4. Are there any other notable political figures who are related to Cheney and Obama?

Yes, there are several other political figures who are related to both Cheney and Obama through their shared ancestor, Mareen Duvall. This includes Harry S. Truman, Winston Churchill, and George W. Bush.

5. Is there any evidence that Cheney and Obama's familial connection has influenced their political views?

There is no evidence to suggest that their familial connection has had any impact on their political views. Cheney and Obama have vastly different political ideologies and have often been on opposite ends of the political spectrum.

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