This is not a perfect analogy. Ted Kennedy’s two brothers were, after all, assassinated.

But it is fair to say that both families place a premium on public service, and it’s possible that part of the reason Jeb wants to win is to restore the family name. As such, Jeb might feel like he needs to run more than he wants to run.

This would explain why he hasn’t run before, and why now – at the age of 62 – he might feel like he has to reluctantly give it a try – even if he secretly hopes to sabotage it…

“I think Jeb is a reluctant warrior,” real estate mogul and potential Republican primary candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday. “I actually don’t think he wants to run. I watch him. I’m very good at reading people. I made a lot of money because I can read people. And when I watch Jeb Bush, he doesn’t want to run. … He’s not a happy guy. He’s not enjoying it, and you gotta go into this thing with enthusiasm.”