Kennedy 's wife Ethel supported the idea , but his brother Ted had been opposed to the candidacy .
Disagreement amongst Kennedy 's friends , political advisors , and family members further complicated his decision to launch a primary challenge against the incumbent Johnson .
Kennedy 's wife Ethel supported the idea , but Kennedy 's brother Ted had been opposed to the candidacy .
Disagreement amongst Kennedy 's friends , political advisors , and family members further complicated his decision to launch a primary challenge against the incumbent Johnson .