Comments on: Carville: Jeb Bush will be GOP nominee

By: Lorie Hawkins - Hartsville, SC

Lorie Hawkins - Hartsville, SC — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:05:54 +0000

I surely hope not, we don't need any more Bushes for any reason.

By: BobX ,Orlando, Banana Republic, FL

BobX ,Orlando, Banana Republic, FL — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:51:54 +0000

A broken insurance system.
A broken property tax system.
A broken education system.
Terri Schiavo

Isn't that enough?
Obviously Carvilles' never been to Florida.

By: Stan Brodsky, Hillsboro, NM

Stan Brodsky, Hillsboro, NM — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:27:02 +0000

The only way Jeb would have a chance of winning, is if he specifically said he disagrees with continuing the war in Iraq, as well as some other policies set by his brother.

By: AJ; Montpelier, VT

AJ; Montpelier, VT — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:12:53 +0000

We Americans would be just dumb enough to do it.

By: Jim Topeka, KS

Jim Topeka, KS — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:36:42 +0000

Run another Bush, go for it. I doubt if he could win if he were proclaimed JC himself at the present time in our nations history. Jeb's the smart one, he will sit this one out.

By: Rocketman Russiaville Indiana

Rocketman Russiaville Indiana — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:10:08 +0000

That is just simply not going to happen. If the complains concerning this administration from various people that I know mean anything no one who's last name is Bush is every going to be President again. I'm supporting Ron Paul the anti-bush candidate.

By: Ryan A., Gardner, Mass.

Ryan A., Gardner, Mass. — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:19:58 +0000

Not a big fan of the past presidents BUSH/CLINTON/BUSH/BUSH OR CLINTON

There's 300 million people in this country, let's get some new blood in the W. H.

Google Ron Paul

By: Druthers

Druthers — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:14:07 +0000

Just reading the list of panelists is enougn to carry us back to another century but another Bush?

No, No, No, we deserve better than that! Even the cosmetic clips promise more than a fate worse than death.

By: r schier norwalk,ct

r schier norwalk,ct — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:30:42 +0000

"George H. W. Bush was one of the most qualified President's in our history. He was a two term Congressman, Ambassador to the UN, Chairman of the RNC, Ambassador to China, Director of the CIA, and two term Vice President. To describe him as incompetent is clearly wrong as well." Posted By Jared, Nashville, TN : October 16, 2007 4:16 pm It isn't the qualifications, it's how the qualifications are utilized. The Bush's rank among the most ornery lot amongst people in power across history. Most people are too fatigued from the collective misery of enduring all the Bush's, to find Carville's joke funny, as he indeed MUST BE JOKING.

By: New York

New York — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:52:45 +0000

Is this supposed to be some kind of joke? It's NOT funny.

By: LongTom, Cincinnati OH

LongTom, Cincinnati OH — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:43:35 +0000

I was predicting Jeb last year, but there's no way now, I suppose. Maybe Carville is just stickin' it to the Republicans. Jeb was polling under 1% before he took himself out of the race. As for Romney's remark that "if his last name wasn't Bush, he'd be the one to beat", well, if his last name wasn't Bush, he'd be lucky to be managing a 7/11 in East Texas.

By: WDRussell, East Liverpool, Ohio

WDRussell, East Liverpool, Ohio — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:18:14 +0000

He would have the full support of the war profiteers.
There a lots of soverign nations we haven't invaded yet.

By: Evan Esteves, Boca Raton, Florida

Evan Esteves, Boca Raton, Florida — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:17:47 +0000

Please Jeb...don't get any bright ideas here...Florida had enough of you...why would the rest of our great country want to suffer as well?

By: ronnie - knoxville

ronnie - knoxville — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:53:00 +0000

that would be hilarious if the two nominees were a Clinton and a Bush again... surreal

By: Aaron Peoria AZ

Aaron Peoria AZ — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:42:57 +0000

What Mr. Carville means is, "Please don't nominate Dr. Paul for president!" Bush fatigue doesn't begin to describe the feeling ...

By: Bob Arrigmus

Bob Arrigmus — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:06:56 +0000

"Bush Fatigue"?????

We had that in 2000.

By: Cant Stopit

Cant Stopit — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:06:44 +0000

Everyone know Jeb's hands are dirty from Jack Abramoff affair. He can't stop it from coming out with committee investigations.

By: Santosh Ganguly

Santosh Ganguly — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:57:47 +0000

What many people don't understand is that President Bush's vision and policies are not that hated. What's resented is that perceivable he hasn't been able to push for and successfully implement his vision enough (mainly b/c he's lost political capital...). There's a 50+1% in this country who want someone with the President's vision and policies who can actually articulate and successfully implement those policies. Jeb Bush would be the perfect candidate. His only Achilles heel is that a few extremists in his party are going to resisit his friendly immigration policies towards Cuban refugees as well illegal immigrants for whom he'll also favor a guest-worker program. But again, if it's against Hillary, I think the conservative base will let that go and rally behind him.

By: steve EVfuture

steve EVfuture — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:41:03 +0000

Here's a reason why it is absurd to watch CNN (or any television media):

"In addition to Carville and Watts, the panel included CNN analysts and contributors Paul Begala, Donna Brazile, Gloria Borger, Bill Bennett, and Amy Holmes."

Confederacy of Dunces

By: Zach, St. Louis, MO

Zach, St. Louis, MO — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:13:52 +0000

Sometimes it is hard to tell what forces influence Carville's crystal ball, but in this instance, he could be absolutely correct. Guliani and Romney can't seem to retreat fast enough from heretofore thoughtful positions on social issues. Thompson's numbers are in freefall after a couple weeks. McCain is tiresome and irrelevant. Brownback? Huckabee? Ha ha. Jeb's a Phi Beta Kappa guy. Really, he is.

The born agains will be thrilled to have one of their own in the race. They will work feverishly to turn out the vote, which could be the difference in a close election. Think about that. At least another four years of fundamentalist driven policies. I am not Hillary's biggest fan – she can be abrasive and has difficulty compromising on many issues. I'd crawl on broken glass to vote for her against Jeb, though.

By: thomas, new york, ny

thomas, new york, ny — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:09:19 +0000

It appears that CNN has deleted my previous posting. Here again:

Carville has disclosed that he supports hillary, but he is not on her payroll.

BTW, he also said Al Gore would be a candidate to the 2008 election too. So much for his prediction accuracy.

By: 2012 444 milwaukee, wi

2012 444 milwaukee, wi — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:08:38 +0000

It would be for only one reason; clean up his family name.

By: Moe, NY

Moe, NY — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:58:48 +0000

Jeb Bush would not have a snowballs chance in hell of becoming President of the United States...get real! After almost 8 years of the corruption and lies of the Bush administration does the GOP think Americans are going to continue this madness? Typical republican arrogance. Obviously, the republicans still don't get it...American citizens have had enough. Just the thought of another Bush in the White House is revolting!

By: Mike, NY

Mike, NY — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:54:15 +0000

Bwahahahaha, sure.

By: Farrell, Houston, Tx

Farrell, Houston, Tx — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:44:16 +0000

If Jeb wants to run, I suggest he run on the jogging path. Americans will not forget the name "Bush", WMD's,Iraq and the many brave young military men and women who have been killed, suffering from TBI and many other injuries as a result of Bush's war. Let Americans vote NO to Jeb for all the deceased soldiers and their love ones. They have suffered enough without another Bush in the White House as a constant reminder.

By: Henry Miller, Baltimore

Henry Miller, Baltimore — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:25:08 +0000

"Someone the party can rally around," yes, but not the people. Washington is not about the people anymore, it's about 2 gangs and they both want to get paid! Besides, isn't Carville a democrat? It's like he's saying, if we can't have Hillary then another Bush would be just as good. Rupert Murdoch appears to think so....

By: Traci, West Palm Beach, FL

Traci, West Palm Beach, FL — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:23:59 +0000

NO WAY!!!! He ruined Florida's school system and countless other things. Wasn't he responsible for the FCAT? I will be forced to move to another country if we have another Bush in office.

By: Shawn in Zillah, WA

Shawn in Zillah, WA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:05:52 +0000

If Jeb is the nominee, there will definately be a Democrat in the White House! Yee – Haw!

By: Paul, New Orleans, LA

Paul, New Orleans, LA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:01:08 +0000

True conservative, yeah right!!! The only true conservative is RON PAUL. Power back to the states, no income taxes, and no meddling in other countries.

By: lowerpericles

lowerpericles — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:54:11 +0000

"If that cretin is elected President, I'm moving to Antarctica."

By: sean metamora,IL

sean metamora,IL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:46:52 +0000

republicans would gain alot of ground if they stopped billing themselves as the redneck party....I would vote republican if i ever saw an actual conservative.
not a big government big spending but golly i love jesus and nascar conservative.....watch out for terrorists don't look at our record republicans are killing the party.
We don't need another bush to increase government spending and increase the size of government, that's what democrats are for.

By: GREG, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL.

GREG, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:38:13 +0000

Are you serious???? Who would be stupid enough to want another member of the Bush family of criminals? Remember Jeb's involvement in the Savings & Loan scandal? How about great grandpa's support of the NAZIS through his bank during WWII. And Pres.Bush 1 & 2 trying to disolve the USA into a North American Union. This family is a digrace!

By: Veronica Bloom, Jacksonville, FL

Veronica Bloom, Jacksonville, FL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:36:02 +0000

If Jeb runs in 2016, then Chelsea would have to run... and oh my god! The perfect oligarchy!!!

By: Max Yoko, Laguna Niguel CA

Max Yoko, Laguna Niguel CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:26:03 +0000

ohmygod!!! We need another Bush like we need another Iraq war.

By: a.thomas, new york, ny

a.thomas, new york, ny — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:24:08 +0000

James Carville has disclosed that he supports hillary, but he is not on her payroll.

Another reason that Hillary has not hired him possibly because Carville married a republican consultant. Carville is married to Republican political consultant Mary Matalin, who had worked for President George H.W. Bush on his 1992 election campaign. Carville and Matalin were married in New Orleans on Yom Kippur, 1993.

Carville also has recently mentioned that he believes that Al Gore, whom he helped put in the White House as Vice President in 2008. This tells how unreliable his prediction is about Jeb Bush.

By: Sue Rankin, Lynnwood, WA

Sue Rankin, Lynnwood, WA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:23:26 +0000

We do not need another Bush in the White house.....our country is already a mess because of this Family. High gas prices, food, rent, and God knows what else. I remember when people could live in America and not stress about money but since the Bush's have been in office things are worse. We are in a needless war and oil prices have jumped. When we went to war we opened a pandoras box...instead of the Administration worrying about Mexicans they should wonder on how many terrorist cells already live in this country. Thats what scares me. Jeb Bush in office....I hope not otherwise we will whind up in a revolution here..and for all those people who like the Bush's you need to get your heads out of the sand and think of America not the money you can make.

By: North Carolina

North Carolina — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:15:19 +0000

I am assuming that this article was posted strictly for comical reasons. LOL! You've got to be kidding right? GO HILLARY IN 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Chris Hassel

Chris Hassel — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:03:41 +0000

We are, for the first time in our history, standing on the precipice of becoming a default-monarchy, with dual royal houses: Bush and Clinton. What a sad, sad state of affairs that the Democratic party seems ready to coronate Hillary Clinton and at least certain pundits think the Republicans will do the same with Jeb Bush. (Even the Adams presidents were decades apart insofar as their White House terms were concerned; the Roosevelts were also decades apart, represented different parties, and were not father and son.) This of course suggests that we as a nation have run out of ideas, creativity of thought, and innovation of spirit...so we fall back on the old formulas, which we insist on viewing through a golden mist. Let me tell you–neither family is all that "golden." This situation is pathetic, absolutely pathetic.

By: Seam, Philly, Pa

Seam, Philly, Pa — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:01:02 +0000

At the current rate this country is headed, Jibber Jeb will be President right after Shillary. Maybe Chelsea will make a run against the Bush- wacker daughters.

By: Rodney Dallas TX

Rodney Dallas TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:58:42 +0000

America would NEVER have another Bush in office. Two is enough. After Hillary, two will be enough of the Clintons.

By: Derek, Denton, TX

Derek, Denton, TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:53:43 +0000

Wow. That would totally blow.
People have already said it here but I will reiterate it:
The world already things the U.S. is filled with idiots voting for idiots. Can we at *least* try to break that stereotype?

By: Milo Janus, Dunellen, NJ

Milo Janus, Dunellen, NJ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:50:51 +0000

If Fred Thompson was from Florida, he probably still wouldn't know anything about drilling off the coast or Teri Shaivo.

By: Michael AZ

Michael AZ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:47:41 +0000

If Jeb Bush is elected, I am moving to a country with smarter dictators.

By: joe leonardi

joe leonardi — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:46:13 +0000

Jeb would be the guy, but G.W. has killed the Bush family's political future. This country would never elect a Bush again. Qualified and competent as Jeb is he will never undo the damage his older brother has done to his party or his country.
Now if he had beaten Childes the first time out for governor, what a different legacy the Bush family would have had.

By: Phil-Morro Bay, CA

Phil-Morro Bay, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:41:36 +0000

I've been saying this for months. For Bush to have someone to follow him that might be able to salvage somekind of worthwhile legacy, Cheney would resign and Bush would annoint his brother Jeb to take his place. Been surprised before? Get ready!

By: Ray - Florida

Ray - Florida — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:36:47 +0000

If another Bush runs, and buy's his way into offer the US, and the rest of the world is f&*&ed!!!
Plan and Simple...

By: Julie L. So. Lake Tahoe, NV

Julie L. So. Lake Tahoe, NV — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:33:33 +0000

I'm sure Carville made the comment to stir the pot. The idea of another Bush now is absurd...he'd love to see it and know it would reinforce the foregone conclusion...a Dem will win the presidency...because the Repubs have made such a monumental mess out of most everything, exhibited such derision for the law and left a nation and the world feeling our "leadership" is dim, dangerous and ready to shot from the hip. Bush is now just a nail in the coffin.

By: Paul Richardson Dallas, TX

Paul Richardson Dallas, TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:29:08 +0000

A friend of mine who works in network news in New York says that this tidbit is making the rounds right now: On a recent private jet flight, a rather tipsy Rupert Murdoch said this about his adopted homeland: "You know what U.S.A. stands for to me? Uneducated silly arseholes. I make billions every year pedaling rah-rah bollocks to the American public and I'm bloody happy to do it. If and when the pendulum swings the other way, I'll make billions more catering to them with a different kind of populist claptrap. Compared to doing business in China where they're very discerning, the States was like taking candy from a baby."

By: BH, Quad Cities

BH, Quad Cities — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:28:51 +0000

If the Bush Crime Family saw the '08 election as winable or stealable, Jeb would be marketed as some sort of savior.

He won't run against the Dem Tsunami coming in '08, even if it means interrupting our budding lil Hereditary Monarchy.

Instead, they'd be more likely to leave the next President set up for failure by 'burning all the fields and villages' behind them – leaving unmanageable disasters in Iraq and the economy. Then run Jeb in 2012.

By: Ralph Moorestown NJ

Ralph Moorestown NJ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:27:12 +0000

One problem -- his brother has made the family name "poison" in 75% of USA homes due to his Iraq record!