First, it was the Bushes and Clintons, then the Obamas and Cheneys. One could say this for Donald Trump: Having vanquished two Democratic and two Republican dynasties, he is a truly bipartisan, equal-opportunity disrupter. Has one man ever singlehandedly vanquished so many political name brands? The obvious answer is no. Whether you believe this to be a good or bad thing, this much is certain: Trump has been a wrecking ball to the political establishment and the family legacies it has produced. In fact, it has come to all but define his unique political career.
In 2016, after serving as a successful governor of Florida, Jeb Bush finally stepped up to do what his family always envisioned and sought the presidency. He was the early favorite to follow in the footsteps of his father and brother and become the third member of the Bush dynasty to reach the…