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WASHINGTON When Jeb Bush decides whether to run for president, there will be no family meeting à la Mitt Romney, no gathering at Walkers Point in Kennebunkport to go over the pros and cons. I dont think itll be like a big internal straw poll, said his son, Jeb Bush Jr.
But if there were, the results of the poll are pretty much in. As Mr. Bush nears a decision to become the third member of his storied family to seek the presidency, the extended Bush clan and its attendant network, albeit with one prominent exception, are largely rallying behind the prospect and pulling the old machine out of the closet.
No question, Jeb Jr. said in an interview, people are getting fired up about it donors and people who have been around the political process for a while, people hes known in Tallahassee when he was governor. The family, were geared up either way. Most important, he added, his mother, Columba, the prospective candidates politics-averse wife, has given her assent.
Within the family, the top cheerleaders have been George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, both of whom know something about running for president, and both of whom have an interest in perpetuating, if not redeeming, the family legacy. Barbara Bush, the former first lady and Jeb Bushs mother, is unconvinced, according to people close to the family, but has been persuaded to stop saying it so publicly. George P. Bush, his other son, who is running for Texas land commissioner, has been supportive of what he calls a likely run.
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truebluegreen
(9,033 posts)His popularity is up because Americans have short memories. Wait until we remind them.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)I don't think his little showing for Scott in the last couple of weeks has been done out of the goodness of his heart. He is going to get a lot of support opposing Nelson from the republican party. Working in the senate would allow him to do many of the things he is currently doing. That wouldn't be the case if he ran for President. I really think the republican party is dreaming of a Florida with a republican governor and two republican senators. Right now, Jeb would really be the only shot they would have to remove Nelson. Both men are very well liked in Florida.
Paladin
(28,262 posts)But then, we always knew they were Odd Numbers, didn't we?
GreatCaesarsGhost
(8,584 posts)longship
(40,416 posts)Who else to decide our nation's future.
Of course, he could include the fairy-moose, Sarah, in his plans. What could be better than another Bush in the White House than a Palin as VEEP.
Solly Mack
(90,769 posts)Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)-Take your children out of the military
-Take your money out of the stock market