US model Kate Upton arrives for the screening of "On the Road" presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 23, 2012 in Cannes. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages)VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages
KALAMAZOO (CBS Detroit) Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about Kate Upton — and really, what could be left to the imagination after that bikini? — something new comes to light.
Turns out, Upton’s uncle is an honest-to-G0d civic leader, and a Republican to boot, and her family founded the Whirlpool company more than 100 years ago.
READ MORE: 'In A Daze': Royal Oak Woman Wins $500K Powerball Prize Over Mother's Day WeekendCelebrity gossip website TMZ caught state Rep. Fred Upton, R-6th District, and asked if the bikini model hurts or helps the family brand. Upton stood by his family.
READ MORE: City Of Saginaw To Resume Water Shutoffs, Collection Efforts In July“She’s a nice gal, she’s a great gal,” he said.
MORE NEWS: Suspect Wounded By Police During Shootout In DetroitSo, what do you think: Would you be more or less likely to vote for someone because they’re related to Kate Upton? Let us know in comments below.