(CNN) - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is considering a bid for the United Sates Senate, Republican strategist Alex Castellanos told CNN Tuesday.
Republicans are urging Bush, the president's younger brother, to strongly consider making a bid for the seat currently held by outgoing Republican Sen. Mel Martinez. The first term senator announced Tuesday he would not run for reelection, setting off what's sure to be one of the most hotly-contested Senate battles in 2010.
Bush, who served as Florida governor from 1999 until 2007 and enjoyed high approval ratings, will take the next month to consider getting into the race, Castellanos said on CNN's The Situation Room. Castellanos is a CNN contributor. Bush also told the Politico he is "considering" getting into the race.
Should Bush decide to run, his presence would add immediate star power to a race Democrats are likely to make their top target in 2010. But the former governor, who has largely remained out of the spotlight over the last two years, could be hindered by his close association with the unpopular outgoing president.
"Let me give him some free advice," Paul Begala, a CNN contributor, said. "Change your name. Run as John Ellis not John Ellis Bush. The Bush brand is probably what croaked Mel Martinez."
According to Florida exit polls on Election Day, just 9 percent of Floridians approve of President Bush’s job performance. But Jeb Bush left office in 2007 with approval ratings well over 60 percent, a sign he could be insulated in the state from his brother's unpopularity.
Since exiting the governor's office, Bush has served on the board of Tenet Healthcare Corporation. He also joined the now-defunct investment bank Lehman Brothers in 2007 as an adviser to its private equity business.
Bush endorsed McCain's presidential bid last February, though rarely campaigned on his behalf.
According to published reports, Democrats view Alex Sink, the state's chief financial officer, as the candidate best positioned to run for the seat. Before Martinez's announcement Sink suggested she was uninterested in the run, but it's likely she now may reconsider.
Democrats are also considering Rep Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a high-profile supporter of Sen. Hillary Clinton's bid, though Schultz's congressional spokesman said it is unlikely she will run. Other Democrats mentioned include Reps. Kendrick Meek and Allen Boyd.
On the Republican side, Reps. Vern Buchanan and Connie Mack are said to be interested, as well as several GOP state officials.
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Bushes and Clintons...will it ever end???
God I hope FL stays smart. The Dynasty of Idiocy needs to end with W. Stop electing this family.
Well...surprise, surprise! I am shocked (not).
Oh please god no more Bushes.
Great!!! This guy wants to run for Senat and maybe he would like to run for 2012 as well.
Why not! Papa was a President, Brother was a President, and just maybe he would like to be the President as well. Keep rigging the votes.
Please Lord, no more Bushes in politics.
oh no not another bush!!!!!
Change your name to "Jeb Mud." We talkin' about the guy who said he hadn't foreseen a hurricane ever striking Florida?
Oh No...not another Bush. Shame on America if a third Bush makes it to the White House.
I guess he'll run for President in 2012; well there goes Sara......he he
He had better change his last name if he wants to stand any kind of chance to get elected to anything even dog catcher!
One would think that smart people would have had enough of the Bush family. That being said, we are talking about Florida here, so all bets are off!
Just what we need. Another Bush who is seeking steps for his turn at the White House after Obama straightens out the mess. I sure will never ever vote for another Bush.
Great... that's the last thing we need is another bush in office.
Awesome. Another Bush in Washington.
Maybe he can be Palin's running mate?
Times have changed Jeb. People are smarter. It's not as easy to rig an election in America these days
Anyone who votes for this JEB Bush moron should have their head examined. This man is a big pile of you know what.
We don't need to see the Bush name again anywhere, we've had enough of that family....after seeing his brother trash this country does he think we need another one to take his place..... I don't think so!!!
ENOUGH OF THE BUSHES! NO MORE!
Please, please, give us a break for at least 20 years.
And I thought no more Clintons and no more Bushes, awesome!!!
enough of the Bush's. Let other be given the chance. Let the Republican Party bring new names and young faces with intellectual abilities. Jeb Bush's role in 2000 general election is well known. His brother won. Won? yeah right.
Sad truth is that Jeb was a good governor and far better suited to be President than brother George. That being said, Begala is right. That last name is a big handicap
We need another Bush as badly as we need another Palin.
Ole lord!!!!!!!!!! This is just what we need! Although he was pretty good as Florida's gov., his brother might have made it impossible................. I take that back. Jeb is in the south so he has a great shot at winning actually. And being from Savannah Georgia, I should know!
Ugh. Haven't the Bushes learned yet? WE'RE SICK OF THEM. Just go away, please.
He was their Governor, and I think he has a chance at winning the Senate seat. Seems like the people of Florida love the Bushes.
No, thanks.
Another Bush ? Pity ! Enough ! Spare us !
That's the last thing this country needs – another Bush in the federal government. Please, can't this family give it a rest? They aren't the Kennedys and they aren't a political dynasty. Theocracy for all, right Jeb?
It's not surprising he would consider running for Senate. He was one of the top five most popular governors based on favorability ratings for six straight years. He's a smart guy and obviously did a great job in Florida.
With that said, it's just too bad that his brother was one of the worst Presidents we have had. It will be tough for him to win to say the least with that last name.
Great, just what the country needs. Although this Bush is smarter than the other one.
We need a break from the Bushes...tell Jeb to think about this decision for another 10-20 yrs before making up his mind....
I wouldn't count on his popularity of governor to carry over. By the time 2010 rolls around America and Florida in particular will still be dealing with the disasterous reign of his brother and he will be a negative cloud that will continue to hang over the Bush name for generations to come.He would do much more of a public service by continuing to lay low and keep that profile hidden as well. I think this great nation has had its fill of Bushes.
Why not? His brother W., ruined his chances of ever being president.
He will never make it. W sealed the deal for the family.
Wave bye bye Jeb and get back to Maine.
He comes from bad stock.
Not surprised about this one. Jeb was always the smarter one and more accomplished. How GW became President before him, I am dumb founded. Jeb will probably win and be quite successful. I actually like the guy. Let me stress that I am an Independent NOT a Repub.
However, I find it ironic that it's OK to have Bush go at it, but another Clinton is out of the question. Repubs are so transparent! NOT!
Kiss butt Hillary!
ENOUGH ALREADY
No, no, no, no, no....a thousand times NO! I think Jeb and George should stay out of politics in the future, perhaps careers as Used Car Salesmen would be a better choice for them! (Sorry...do not mean to insult Used Car Salesmen/women). America will still be cleaning up the mess left by Bush and his administration in 2010, why would the American people want to elect another Bush ever again? Enough already!
So Jeb, are you going to take money from the BinLaden Corporation to fund your campaign like your brother and father?
Here we go again....
If he does run and wins just watch they will try eventually for a run for the White House.. I think two Bush presidents are enough hasn't the last one done enough damage...
Jeb Bush is not his brother, and the people of Florida know that. George's approval ratings were as low a year ago as they are now, and Jeb STILL had approval ratings in the 60's even then. It will be a very hard task for the Democrats to link him to his brother, who had nothing to do with all of the good Jeb did for his state.
I meant to say Kick butt Hillary.
I loves me some Hillary.
All politicians are the same. Nothing but a bunch of backstabbing windbags. George Washington warned of the problems of political parties.
We need to get some statesmen in office for a change.
This is just what America needs! More Bushies in power!
Oh no! Just what we need is another Bush in Washington. I am a Floridian and I would never vote for him. At least he is the smarter brothers.
As much as you hate the Bush name, he's the best of them and had the approval ratings as governor to prove it.
He might win if he can convince Palin, Cheney, Rummy, and Gonzales to campaign for him.
This is interesting. All the best. Let us keep the radicals away. It is important for us to stand for our principals and keep in experienced Barack in check. This is very important for our future.
No more Bushes' please...enough is enough. We broke as it is and we do not need anymore help from this family.
I wonder if Palin would pack up her folks and move to Florida so she can run. Crazier things have happened. She is not getting enough attention in Alaska.
I knew it!!! I knew that's why Mel Martinez was stepping down.
Another Bush would be fantastic!!!! I enjoy WARS followed by recessions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Judge a man by their character, not by their name. I think Jeb Bush gets the message out there, and we'll do a better job in the Senate. I think we should run, and he will going to win.
I AM NOT PESSIMISTIC BUT THIS IS VERY BAD FOR HIM
WHY DON'T THEREPUBLICAN JUST PULL BACK ANDCOME BACK IN 8 YEARS
I BET THEY WILL HAVE BETTER CHANCE THAN ANYTHING THING THEY WILL TRY THIS DAYS
Florida and Texas like their Bushes. Jeb is the one who should have run in 2000. At least he would be coherent.
The only thing Jeb needs to run for is out of the country...
GOD HELP US!!! THE NIGHTMARE!!!!!!!!
He's knows he's got name recognition.... oh yes; he is the brother of the man that destroyed our country's wealth, respect and standing in the world... we remember...
Bush...Clinton...Bush....Clinton..........enough already!
Let's have a constitutional amendment that the only office a Bush family member can run for is "dog catcher"
Not another Bush..next thing you know he will be running for president. No No not this nightmare again....Lord please save us
Palin/Bush 2012
Thankfully, all the non-Floridians on this post DON'T get to vote for our senators. Jeb was an excellent governor and would make an excellent US senator.
(All you folks suffering from Bush Derangement Disorder should seek treatment!)
Go Jeb. We know Barbara had an affair on George Sr. Cause he is the only good bush, nothing like the rest of them. As a democrat, I voted for him to be my governor twice, and would proudly do so if he runs to represent our great state in the U.S. Senate.
Hey Jeb,
Take a rest - the people will never trust another Bush again ever!
NO more Bushes and NO Palin!!!! Jeb was probably the best of the Bush's but his time is past!!!! WE NEED FUTURE, NOT FALIURES!
It is hilarious to watch Democrats think that everyone else hates the Bush family as badly as they do. Believe it or not, six months from now – when Obama actually has to make decisions that offend people who voted for him – his popularity will sink since it is all based on his ability to campaign anyway (the man has NO demonstrated record of management at all). And Paul Begala is a Democrat – if he really thinks the Bush brand is as dead as he says, he should be screaming at Bush to go for it – but he knows that the Bushes can raise money and winning ONE state is a lot easier than winning all of them.
Can the Bushes please take a vacation to Siberia and never come back?
Just what the country needs....another Bush.
The guy should get a real day job.
Nice. Just when you thought it was safe to stop following politics...Do the people of Florida even like him enough to consider voting for him?
Jeb must be smoking crack. Does he honestly think Americans are proud of the Bush family name?
hahaha....I love the headline below this....
"Obama briefed daily on intelligence" hahaha
Sir you have no intelligence.
God, please spare us from this family!! Bushes – GO AWAY!!
Look at these intelligent liberal rants. Jeb was a highly popular two term governor that did alot for the state of Florida. President Bush is not nearly as popular and yet for some reason the uneducated wish to just treat them as one of the same.
I guess it's just easier to remain uneducated and live off of welfare and get your political ideologies from equally uneducated celebrities.
Oh boy ... just what we need ... another Bush in Washington. *Rolls eyes*.
All I ask is just don't let him run for President. I can't stand the idea of another Bush as President and them running this country even further into the ground.
Another Bush? The GOP is just going to keep going for what doesn't work. I'll bet he runs for President in 2012 and wins the GOP nomination!
Newsflash to the clueless: Bush and his brother are two different guys. Jeb Bush was one of the most successful and popular governors in Florida history. He can't win, why? Because of his last name? Ridiculous. The Democrats have no chance to beat him if he runs, and they know it.
I like the guy from Ohio that doesn't want him to run. Don't worry, dude. He's not running for Senator from Ohio. He's running from a state when people remember and respect his many accomplishments.
I lived in Florida while JEB was governor and he was a good one. I think he would be a very good Senator. Why would he take advice from Paul Begala unless he wants advice on becoming a crazy left-wing DIMocrat.
NEVER, THIS GUY STOLE MILLIONS FROM THE TAX PAYERS. IF YOU DO NOT BELIEVE IT GOOGLE HIM. THE WHOLE BUSH FAMILY IS NOTHING BUT A BUNCH OF CROOKS, EVERY TIME THE TAX PAYERS HAVE TO BAIL OUT SOMETHING, THERE IS A BUSH INVOLVED.
TO: Larry, CA, Darko,
I really thought people learn from history and dont make same mistake over again and expect different result. History gave us W with high ratings as Gov did any of you remember?
Election 1999 will never forgive Jeb what he did in FL for W, If he his the best of them then America needs to make sure he never gets in, H was bad, W was worse and the best of then will be what?
The best of the worse?
Hey Darko, didn't his brother had the same approval ratings in Tx before he moved up to D.C and then ruined this country, huh.?.
NO!!!! Stop putting spoiled rich kids in the White House.
Let's all forget about how he threw the election to his brother in FL in 2000, and the ridiculous media circus drummed up around poor Terry Schiavo to incite angry Christians to keep her on life support. Yeah, Jeb's a real leader. Maybe Neil Bush can run too. Why not? No one remembers the Silverado S&L fiasco anymore, or how he walked. How many million dollars did that bailout cost taxpayers??
HONESTLY, DOES ANYONE IN THAT FAMILY HAVE A SHRED OF CREDIBILITY OR INTEGRITY? I DON'T THINK SO.
Good God. Help us!
Oh Please! People of Florida wake up this time. Does this country Really need another Bush in Any elected office? They all have the same failed approach to governing. Haven't you had enough proof? This time, really take a hard long look at him before voting!
You gotta be kidding me... who is the Repubs gonna want next? Joe the tax evader?
NO MORE BUSHES. That family has ruined America. It was Jeb Bush's Gov't that petitioned to stop a recount in Florida in 2000. Father Bush lead us to a horrific recession in the early 1990s and started the first Iraq war. Now George Jnr has started two wars, led us into the worst crisis since The Great Depression & made America the most hated nation in the world. DON'T THEY GET IT WE NEVER WANT TO SEE ANOTHER BUSH IN PUBLIC OFFICE EVER AGAIN.
Well according to the movie "W", Jeb is the favored son.
Sorry, thanks but no thanks, Jeb. It's so interesting that education reform was the platform when you were in office and the slide to being 47th out of 50 states began. Yeah, you reformed education alright for FL, I shudder to think what you could 'reform' in the Senate for the US. Yikes!!
Not all of those colored folks like to tap dance and eat fried chicken and not all Bushes are arrogant, ignorant, and ideologically hidebound. Jeb's name doesn't define his intellect or ability. The question that matters is whether he can be reasonable about the issues or if he's willing to enter intellectual servitude to right-wing party bosses to gain their permission for his candidacy. How he answers that one will say a lot about his character and direction.
I dont think that the man who gave us Bush will find friendly territory in these parts anymore....Maybe all Republicans should move to the alaska and secede.
The Bush Brand is dead......go away
When will it end????
no more rednecks please.
All he has to do is convince the governor to manipulate the vote count for him the way he did for W in 2000 and he's a shoe in!
Isn't this the same Jeb Bush who rigged the election in Florida in 2000 to get his brother elected president when Al Gore won the popular vote?
No matter how president photo op bush attempts to spin history-bush/cheney the worst admininstration in US history!
G(reedy)OP voters for bush/cheney, still unable to admit mistake, just like bush.
If Floridians vote for another bush, they deserve their fate.
We love the Bushes, but there's too much voodoo boodoo and doodoo with the name. The name just brings really bad luck. Let's rest this name in peace (RIP)
No moe Bush. W was enough
Twelve years of Bush Presidency, twelve years of war and economic disaster. We clearly need a Constitutional Amendment outlawing the Bush family from ever setting foot in Washington D.C. again. Just to be fair, throw in the Kennedy's as well.
How many times do conservatives need to fail with the Bush family before they realize that they will always lose with the Bush family?
In another two years, we may have forgotten how painful and catastrophic these past 8 years have been. We may not be as reluctant to elect another Bush to a public office.
Any time we begin to feel benevolent toward any Bush on the planet, just think back to the wars, the failed economy, and the worst presidency in the history of the world. That should remind us that we never want another Bush in office-–EVER!
We love the Bushes, but there's too much voodoo boodoo and doodoo with the name. The name just brings really bad luck. Let's rest this name in peace (RIP)
Next stop: U.S. Senate. Get ready for the stop after: U.S. President in 2012.
No, I'm not a fan of the Bush clan either, and had my fill of both of the brothers over the last couple of years. But despite what a lot of the pervious commentary have stated, you all did not live in Florida while Jeb was governor. You are judging a person based on his name, not on his actions as a former governor, which was WHAT SHOULD be analyzed. I thought Jeb did a good job while he was office, giving all that was handed to him. I see no problem if the man wants to run for Senate. There is no sure fire prediction that the man will actually win or not in the first place.
This truly is the day I thought I'd never see, another Bush with his eye on the White House, especially after the disaster created by the one in it currently and the nature of the presidential campaign by the first, Daddy Bush. There is another reason why I am skeptical about this Bush run on the White House: I am still suspicious about Jeb Bush's role in the Florida 2000 debacle. I do not believe there was a co-incidence or irony that the brother of the future president Bush of 2000 was governor of the State of Florida, with Katherine Harrison as his henchman/woman in this case, and that voter count came to a grinding halt. Al Gore was declared the winner of Florida early in the evening; by midnight the state went back into play, and Job Bush is George's brother. Please, folks, don't take my word for it, the issue was never investigated, so chaotic were the shenanigans in Florida surrounding that election nobody noticed or called for an inquiry. Please, the Bushes ought to stay out of politics and keep their heads low for a awhile. As a nation, we will have enough problems as it is getting over the damge of this Bush without having to face the potential of another – and karl rove. Have no fear, the carpetbagger Bushes do not run for political office without they eye on the main prize and the dynasty.
Twelve years of Bush Presidency, twelve years of war and economic disaster. We clearly need a Constitutional Amendment outlawing the Bush family from ever setting foot in Washington D.C. again. Just to be fair, throw in the Kennedy's as well.
How many times do conservatives need to fail with the Bush family before they realize that they will always lose with the Bush family?
This truly is the day I thought I'd never see, another Bush with his eye on the White House, especially after the disaster created by the one in it currently and the nature of the presidential campaign by the first, Daddy Bush. There is another reason why I am skeptical about this Bush run on the White House: I am still suspicious about Jeb Bush's role in the Florida 2000 debacle. I do not believe there was a co-incidence or irony that the brother of the future president Bush of 2000 was governor of the State of Florida, with Katherine Harrison as his henchman/woman in this case, and that voter count came to a grinding halt. Al Gore was declared the winner of Florida early in the evening; by midnight the state went back into play, and Job Bush is George's brother. Please, folks, don't take my word for it, the issue was never investigated, so chaotic were the shenanigans in Florida surrounding that election nobody noticed or called for an inquiry. Please, the Bushes ought to stay out of politics and keep their heads low for a awhile. As a nation, we will have enough problems as it is getting over the damge of this Bush without having to face the potential of another – and karl rove. Have no fear, the carpetbagger Bushes do not run for political office without they eye on the main prize and the dynasty. The very thought of it makes me shudder.
Dang! Too many Bushes! Good ole Jeb should just forget it. His brother fixed his career for him with the "good" job he did as prez.
Any tom dick and harry will get that. first thing i got on my mind is that younger bush will run for senate when i read the news. bush family want one more idiotic person to become president. Americans are not fools, you better get that Jeb. you better stay away from presidency, people suffered enough in your family ruling.
In another two years, we may have forgotten how painful and catastrophic these past 8 years have been. We may not be as reluctant to elect another Bush to a public office.
Any time we begin to feel benevolent toward any Bush on the planet, just think back to the wars, the failed economy, and the worst presidency in the history of the world. That should remind us that we never want another Bush in office-–EVER!
This truly is the day I thought I'd never see, another Bush with his eye on the White House, especially after the disaster created by the one in it currently and the nature of the presidential campaign by the first, Daddy Bush. There is another reason why I am skeptical about this Bush run on the White House: I am still suspicious about Jeb Bush's role in the Florida 2000 debacle. I do not believe there was a co-incidence or irony that the brother of the future president Bush of 2000 was governor of the State of Florida, with Katherine Harrison as his henchman/woman in this case, and that voter count came to a grinding halt. Al Gore was declared the winner of Florida early in the evening; by midnight the state went back into play, and Job Bush is George's brother. Please, folks, don't take my word for it, the issue was never investigated, so chaotic were the shenanigans in Florida surrounding that election nobody noticed or called for an inquiry. Please, the Bushes ought to stay out of politics and keep their heads low for a awhile. As a nation, we will have enough problems as it is getting over the damge of this Bush without having to face the potential of another – and karl rove. Have no fear, the carpetbagger Bushes do not run for political office without they eye on the main prize and the dynasty. The very thought of it makes me shudder.
We love the Bushes, but there's too much voodoo boodoo and doodoo with the name. The name just brings really bad luck. Let's rest this name in peace (RIP)
No, I'm not a fan of the Bush clan either, and had my fill of both of the brothers over the last couple of years. But despite what a lot of the pervious commentary have stated, you all did not live in Florida while Jeb was governor. You are judging a person based on his name, not on his actions as a former governor, which was WHAT SHOULD be analyzed. I thought Jeb did a good job while he was office, giving all that was handed to him. I see no problem if the man wants to run for Senate. There is no sure fire prediction that the man will actually win or not in the first place.
Wasn't H.W. and W. enough of a reason to stop electing members of this family?
Jeb's legacy is tied to the Bush name as well as the names Elian Gonzalez and Terry Schiavo.
Thanks, but no thanks!
Jeb ruined Florida.. I am a "State Worker" and know we do not need anyone with his greediness and skewed view of government.
Let's not be too quick to judge an entire family by the actions of one member (whether good or bad). Jeb and George Bush are obviously two completely different people who do not march lockstep with each other. Each has different management/governing styles. Jeb Bush should be judged on his record as governor of Florida–period.
no surprise here.
You must be joking.
Instead of electing any more Bushes, perhaps we could hold all people with Bush as their last name in detention camps (along the lines of what we did to the Japanese during WWII, or what we are doing now in Guantanamo) until we finally have undone all of Big Brother George's damage – it will take years if not decades.
Oh dear lawsy, no. Please, no.
GO away, Bushes! Enough of that dynasty... how can anyone forget how Jeb got in middle of the Terri Shivo's situation...
I rather take Palin over Bush ANYTIME!!! I hope Palin makes a RUN for it in Florida!!
No more Bushes. Their legacy have not been helpful to America and Americans. This is the time to tell them "Not Any More".
Well...........say it aint' so jeb...............Palin has other ideas...........as was seen by the way she answered the questions from the gov. meeting. So...........she can see jeb from her back door.........
and he is a bush...........wonder what will happen if further invest keep the bushy name in print?
Just another attempt to get folks to look away from all the positive happenings around the Obamas.
Won't work.
He could win, but he needs to make sure Sarah Palin does not campaign for him, or maybe he should have her campaign for him, too confusing to fully understand ,are we headed for Spongebob for a senate seat, makes about as much sense as anything else that has happened in the past 8 years.
Oh for Pete's sake – can't these Bush jerks just go away?
Enough!!
Great! I love President George W. Bush! He would make a great Senator!! As far as being tired of the Bushes? Give me a break, this nation has had to endour too many of the Kennedy decades! The Bush Dynasty lives on!!!
Bush/Palin 2012!
Jebb, we Floridians set back helpless as hell and watch you and your chronies steal an election in 2004 for your brother! and look what he did to the whole world! Please continue to stay out of the Political Arena! The Bush legacy is over for Florida! The Old South is dead! Change has come to Florida.....and we will show you better than we can tell you! Ask John McCain!
A message to Charlie Christ; Get your act together or your rear is out too!
Read the first line of this post. United Sates Senate. That's a bushism. Let's hope George W. ruined any hope of another Bush in public office.
Just what this country needs...another Bush. The entire world has lost respect for our country due to this family. Please run, so we can have the chance to say, "thanks but NO thanks!" Then maybe the entire family will retire.
Please no more voodoo, boodoo and doodoo. The Bush name brings bad luck to America.
He could win, but he needs to make sure Sarah Palin does not campaign for him, or maybe he should have her campaign for him, too confusing to fully understand ,are we headed for Spongebob for a senate seat, makes about as much sense as anything else that has happened in the past 8 years.
Palin please run for Senator of Florida
Oh please lord no!!!!
We just re-elected Chambliss despite his sheer ineptness. I'm sure Jeb will win handily.
There is a segment of this population that just doesn't get it, and they are quite a majority. People get leaders they deserve. Good luck floridians.
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo! We've had enough "Bush-whacking."
You are all so predictable.
Wow... did this election somehow *not* prove that Americans are sick and tired of the Bushes?
Just when you thought you had the smell of limburger cheese out of your car.
There are alot of people that HATE the Bush's. I am not a fan of W or his father. With that being said I would vote for Jeb for Senate. He is not like his brother or father. He is a good man who did great things for Florida. He left with a high approval rating, what more can you say.
For the record, I am an independent originally from NY. I can see why there would be a lot of negativity from outside Florida about this. The best thing for Jeb to do is to keep W from campaigning on his behalf.
While I have no doubt that Jeb Bush is certainly no carbon copy of his brother and certainly possess more "intellectual curiosity" than George, I hasten to say this country has had enough Bush's in a place of power to last a generation. The Senate may be a good place for Jeb Bush but the White House, I think not!
No more Bushes for even High school PTAs. Don't we have better people in America?
One word...NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And that's coming from a native Floridian, born and raised here.
Not again. I can see it in the clouds. Another Bush along the trail toward the Presidency. Don't nobody get in the way. Remember his Pa is an old CIA man. He can make changes. Air National Guard records, Florida Vote count. Don't let it get that far. SAY NO TO JEB BUSH.
That's a winner! By 2010, Bush's approval rating will be higher than Obama's.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooo! We've been "Bush-whacked" enough!
Hey Andy H., Get it right Gore and his folks took it to the Supreme Court, in 2000, and they stopped the recount. Facts are fact Andy. Democrat that voted for Gore, and Jeb. And would vote for Jeb as a senator as well. And if your not in Florida, worry about your Senators, not ours.
First off, Jeb has said he's considering running for Senate, not the White House. I doubt anyone posting on this blog has actual inside information if Jeb would ever run for President.
I agree with some of the people on this posting that have said he needs to be judged as a separate person. Jeb and W may share the last name, but they are not the same politician. I have been a Florida resident my whole life. I have also been a Democrat, and I do think that Jeb did a great job as Governor.
Jeb is not W. Let the man run and be judged on his own merits.
Just like the Kennedys, John was president, Robert was close to becoming president, and then Ted tryed and he didn't get it........so with the Bushes, Daddy, then George but Jeb will be doomed just because of his brothers last 8 years..........I don't care what kind of a Governor he was (and he was a good one) but his brother's past will keep him from the White House.
Jeb has been the smarter Bush all along (I know that's not saying much, but he's a good political leader who has the intelligence to go along with it)...while the family was grooming a son for the top job in the country, they should have picked this guy...understatement of the century, I know.
I heard Chelsea Clinton is interesting in running....
America would be stupid to take the Bush name off of the blacklist.
Only time will tell what kind of president Bush was. His lasting legacy is of more conern than popularity polls. That said, I think Jeb would do a great job in the Senate. He was very moderate and governed with common sense and dignity. I'm a registered Dem and loved him as gov, and I'd vote for him for senate in a second. You really can't judge him unless you were his constituent.
Enough is enough!
This makes perfect sense, as Florida is in need of a solid fence for shipments from Columbia after the free trade agreement is signed; besides he has Seal experience
ALL WE NEED NOW IS JEBEDIAH !!!
BUSH SR. WAS A RACIST IGNORANT MORON.
JR. SPEAKS FOR HIMSELF. NOTHING I CAN SAY
DOES HIM JUSTICE. BESIDES I HAVE SAID IT ALL.
AND JEBEDIAH HELPED JR. ROB THE AMERICAN VOTE.
THE AMERICAN VERSION OF SLEAZY SCUM BAGS AT LARGE.
Well if he wins in the 2010 election(which he probably will win because he was a very popular governor).. expect him to run in 2012 for the presidency
Jeb Bush would be a great senator. Better than any of the senators that will comprise the new administration (Obama, Biden & Clinton).
Jeb is the smarter Bush. Too bad the family name, his greedy non-duty paying wife and kids ( Mr. breaking and entering and Miss writing her owndrug perscription), in addition to the Catherine Harris mess in 2000 will be enough to isure he does not win a Senate race.
When Neil going to run for something?
You all remember Neil don't you? He is the son/brother nobody talks about after his scandal in the savings and loan mess when his dad was VP.
He should probably wait for a little while because George W. Bush is so unpopular right now. After the dust settles and the smoke clears, and people start turning on Obama, that disadvantage will be diminished. At that point he would have a clear advantage.
I see the liberal haters are out. How much do any of you know about this man and his record. Only because he is a "Bush" is the reason you spew your hate. You have no valid arguements. To question the entire Bush family on their credibility or intergity because you feel W was a horrible president is the liberal hating way. How ridiculous!
Bush and the people of Florida deserve eachother.
Hopefully the entire State will get washed away with the next big hurricane.
No, no, and no..... NO MORE BUSHES IN WASHINGTON! We the people are over the Bushes ..... please stay far, far away from Washington.
Thank you
Please, no more Bushes, may be in the year 5010...
I wouldnt let this guy off the leash people, how many times can you be wrong and still find excuses for poor judgement. If he did a good job as Gov. thats fantastic. Keep him there.
Oh, please. While Jeb is considered the "brightest" of the Bush boys, as bitter experience has shown, that's not saying much, now, is it?
Bush – Never again!!!
A carbon copy of his brother, except for a better vocabulary and a double chin.
Don't bother. Your family's name has been tainted, no one wants another Bush in government.
Just what we don't need, another Bush in Washington.
NO MORE BUSHS'! AND WHILE YOU AT IT,GET RID OF CLINTONS,TOO!
I wonder how much the Bush family paid Mel Martinez to bow out so that another of their worthless sons could revive his political career. No doubt their plan is for Jeb to win the Senate seat in '10 and run for President in '12. No doubt.
We will never forget George W. Bush's failures and Jeb Bush is just another reminder. Old Man Bush cried when Jeb left his governorship of Florida, those tears were because he knew Jeb's chances for becoming another Bush president was over. Don't reward the Bush's for their failures to this country.
Just what this world does NOT need – another Bush. These jerks have contributed to the downfall of this country in every aspect.
As a Florida resident I have to admit as a Governor we could have had worse. But he should stay away because he probably won't get a a happy welcoming but he isn't a bad politician, he is much different than the other one. It won't be in his benefit to run especially if Obama can make all the changes he promised. The better Obama does the worse it's going to look for the Bush family.
No,No,No-No more Bush's
OMG..and I read somewhere that George was the smarter one!!
Folks, as much as I hate to admit it, this is a very accomplished family. I do not and have not ever agreed with their politics, and I think as a whole, they've done more damage to the leadership of this country than good. I do not judge books by their covers, and I think Jeb Bush deserves to be judged on his own merits, rather than his brothers. At the same time, I really don't want to see him win. This is America; we have to realize that there are capable leaders outside the Bush and Clinton families. If you want a royal family, then this may not be the place for you. Americans have to step outside of our comfort zone in voting sometime to usher in leadership that can change with the times and keep us a strong nation. However, another member of an oil family is a serious risk to take, considering the lessons we've learned thus far.
Politics is Bullcrap. Only big banks and coorporations decide who can be president in USA.
Mark my word this people have no morality. They will use the media to brainwash people and impose who ever they want for their own interest. Sort of a Mafia.
Another moron from the bush family. Is it a Dynasty?
That's just about all we need-another Bush in national office pandering to the rich and intolerant. This family of self-styled aristocrats have ruined this country. STAY HOME, BUSH!
I think he should run...................................so whatever democrat he runs against will have smooth sailing! I think the Bush family should give up political anything!
I think this bush might be the brightest of the bunch. The scary part is he's still a bush.
Jeb Bush is a nauseating individual. He is smarmy and sleazy. He might as well run for senate because he will never be president .
Wasn't H.W. and W. enough of a reason to stop electing members of this family?
HOW MANY MORE TIMES DO WE NEEED MORE "BUSHES" IN POLITICS ???
IT'S RIDICULOUS TO SAY THE LEAST THAT WE NEED ANOTHER "BUSH" IN POLITICS !!!!
THEY ARE WORTHLESS AS POLITICIANS, CNN, SO WHY DO WE KEEP THEM IN THE NEWS ???
Larry
Houston
TEXAS
JEB was a favorite with Florida voters but his legacy of privatization is partly responsible for the current woeful state of the Florida economy. If the Florida legislature can pull off an economic miracle and JEB can distance himself from some of those issues, he should do well in a Senate race.
BTW – JEB on a Palin ticket would never work. He is an intelligent person and can actually speak in public without a translator. He can pronounce "nuclear". He is the Dr. Jekyll to George W's Mr. Hyde.
Well, I don't know if Jeb Bush will make it to Washington, but I'd keep my eye on his son, George P. Bush, who is rumored to have aspirations for the White House in 2012 or 2016. In George P. Bush, we could have our first Hispanic president and third Pres. George Bush all in one candidate.
Oh, please. Did any of the Bushes have nothing to do other than running for a public office, which they never excel at? God, please help the Bushes find something to do other than running for an office.
Another Bush in public office? You've got to be kidding.
GW ruined TX then the USA. JEB! did his best to ruin FL by trying to privatize everything. His friends made a lot of money off the government. I live in FL and can't ever imagine having another Bush in office anywhere.
WOW! IF JEB BUSH RUNS, HE WILL HAVE MY VOTE!
Can Neil Bush run, too?
His only chance will be to run with a Paper Bag over his face.
Wrong last name, dude.
You can thank your bro' for making the name a four letter word used as an expletive!
OMG – they all look like Barbara Bush, and we know she is a hot mess! Wrinkles and all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She had to be the most FUGLY first lady of all time! GEESH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SAY NO TO BUSH!
So, the election rigger wants to be president?
Who is going to be his mentor, daddy or his bro?
Martinez did what he was supposed to do .. get 'W' elected ... then he steps down for Jeb. All part of the deal.
While Jeb Bush is definitely the smart Bush brother, the country certainly doesn't need more Conservatives. Conservatism has tried its best to destroy this nation, and Jeb would only do more harm than good. American Conservatism started by defending slavery and opposing its abolition. Since then, Conservatism has opposed equal rights for minorites and women, equal pay for minorities and women, the right of women to wear pants(!!!), workplace safety regulations, child health programs, free public education, the 8 hour day, the 40 hour week, overtime pay, affordable day care, and religious freedom.
Now, after bankrupting the country with the huge Reagan deficits, the enormous Bush 1 deficits, and the unprecedented and jaw-dropping, heart-stopping Bush 2 deficits, they have the nerve to talk about fiscal responsibility.
Conservatism led us into the war in Iraq – the only war in history that accomplished no military goals and created only collateral damage. The only successes we've had in Iraq have been where we repaired the damage we did earlier.
Conservatism is on the ropes. It is the duty of all patriots to to knock it down and stomp on it until it is dead.
Please God, not another Bush! Two is enough. The country needs to recover.
We really need for him to stay out of government for the good of the country.
OMG you have got to be kidding me, not another bushie. please we surrender, no more!! the bush's have brought this on themselves. first the father with his ignorance of the american economy in the late 80's early 90's and the irag war for what?? kuwait?? no for OIL!!! then the idiot son from texas. look what he has done. first he stole the election with the help of his brother, jeb, then he wrecks havoc on the usa and the world. now another one wants his chance, please god NOOOOOO.
Bush me once, Shame on you.... Bush me twice, Shame on me.
Dear God. Not another uber rich brat in the senate. You know he wouldn't run for the senate without his eye on the White House.
Eat the rich. Feed the poor.
WE HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY BUSHED.
WE DON'T EVER WANT TO HEAR THAT NAME AGAIN.
"BUSH" means 2 things :
First Bush : WAR (operation Desert Storm)
2nd Bush : WAR ( IRAQ) + Recession = No Jobs = money not worth anything...
Larry C
Houston Tx.
l have an idea. Why do not we have Florida secede as a state??? that way not the rest of the country suffers. Oops, just keep Miami....
As a former Floridian, I pray to God that he won't be elected. He was a horrible Governor, and, for some reason, his wife doesn't believe in declaring clothing purchases when going through American customs. The family needs to just go away.
Jeb or what ever uour name is, please go away. There are quite a lot of roles and positions you can aspire for in stead of politics. You, the =Bushes do noit know that politics and governing is to help the people. Your ideology is always "My Way or the High Way:. Just take a look at your brother. It's in the gene and Jeb is no different. If any body thinks Jeb will be different, the 200 Florida debacle shoud serve a reminder.
No Jeb! No Bushes!! No 20012!!! Not any more.
I feel that the country can not take another Bush. They are all alike. They are self-serving, and they do not care about anyone but the family fortune. The people of Florida must do a deep check into the background of Jeb, his wife, his children and the family as a whole. Please help us if we have to have another Bush in Washington or the White House. This is as scary as having the republicaans control all of Tennessee.
the Bushes and while I am at Sarah Palin.. GO AWAY! get off my TV.. your 15 minutes are up.
This is really a frightening thought. Although the propaganda bespeaks his accomplishments in Florida. His crony-outsourcing of state services including education and human services–has led to system-wide failure in southern counties of Florida, particularly with the Dept. of Corrections, Dept. of Health, Dept. of Children and Families, and Dept. of Education.
Touted as "cost saving action"–the program budgets have continued to grow–while the services available/received by those who need continues to decline annually. No cost savings–a decline in quantiy and quality of services.
Now: Florida ranks near the bottom of every state in the country in these critical areas of public services.
We really don't want him in Washington screwing things up on a national scale!!
TYpical post-election liberal BS.
Bush for Senate!
Rmember that 1.2 million people here in MN voted for comedian. Now, THAT'S a joke.
it has nothing to do with liberal haters or republicans....it deals with common sense and smarts...besides Jeb Bush was way too involved in the certification of the 2000 of the general election. He was corrupt then...and is not something he is going to be able to shake. The first George Bush Sr.'s term ended up in a recesion, the second George W, also ended up in a recesion.....when are we going to learn our lesson. This guys (if it was not for their money that Grandpa made) would be selling used cars.
its like a bad fungus you cant get rid of.
I live in Florida and can tell you we do not miss Jeb. He ruined the education system in this state. We do not need another Bush anywhere within a 25 mile radius near Washington D.C after January. Wake up people we actually have a shot at making our country likeable in the world again. Why risk it by having another Bush in Washington??
The younger Bush sibling is a self-described take-charge politician and on the surface, appears more capable then his more highly un-popular older brother. If he attempts to run for the senate in Florida I'm not sure he could sustain the same popular momentum he had while governor of that state. Even if he ran under a different last name he is forever relegated to the position of "younger Bush" with more capability. I'm not sure the people of Florida want to see a 'smart Bush' at any leadership position.
Please keep this Bush, and every other Bush as far away from Washington as possible.
Haven't they done enough damage?
By getting Jeb in the senate we have eliminated him for president.
Now all we have to do is eliminate Mitt Romney and the gruesome twosome of the republican party will be forever banned from the presidency. Sleazy men!
I don't believe J. Bush needs to change his name to run for the Senate.
It would have applied to H. Clinton as well, and she did not do it.
Each person has their own personality and can't be judge by what former family members' performance.
I am a Canadian, Cuban born, and do not feel that G.W.Bush acted in bad faith. Many of the situations he found himself in were coming from previous Democrats leaders, and he had to act strongly after the 911 event. Overall I think he did well, but results are not always what we hope for. Let's see what happens next.
I have some advice for Mr. Jeb Bush: STOP THE INSANITY!!!!!
do yourself and your country a favor, please do not humiliate yourself and your family any further, please disappear into the private sector and leave politics alone......enough already......
PLEASE NO MAS
Oh, No- Say it isn't so! nononononononononononnonooooooooooooo!
After the legacy of GW, and his brother Neil, who ran the Silverado Savings & Loan in to the ground -again, at the taxpayers' expense, the LAST thing this country needs is another Bush.
Haven't the Bush's hurt America enough?
too much hate on these CNN boards
To Cynthia.
You said:
"I see the liberal haters are out. How much do any of you know about this man and his record. Only because he is a "Bush" is the reason you spew your hate. You have no valid arguements. To question the entire Bush family on their credibility or intergity because you feel W was a horrible president is the liberal hating way. How ridiculous!"
I see you're following the conservative tradition by throwing the word "liberal" randomly around to support your otherwise valid point. I agree that judging Jeb based on George is unjust. But I think it's conservatives who have mastered the art of "hate" speech as evidenced by your heroes Limbaugh, Savage, Coulter, O'Reilly and Hannity. Conservative's lifes blood is hate. Clinton bashing, gay bashing, immigrant bashing and race baiting keep those conservative hearts beating.
Sorry, Obamaniacs, but Jeb Bush was a very popular governor in Florida. This state was highly prosperous during his tenure. Gov Crist is also very popular. Either of these men would be a terrific senator. And, note, you don't get to vote unless you are a citizen of Florida - might as well keep your nasty comments to yourself if you don't live here.
I wouldn't buy a used car from Jeb Bush let alone have him represent me in Congress. The name Bush = catastrophe.
Jeb Bush going from governor to senator. Its like he's being demoted.
Going down in status. But that is all he qualifies for. He is not presidential material like his brother. He is incredibly unlikeable and wimpy. He could never handle the presidency. He is a weak person and the black sheep of the Bush family.
The Bush name is no good here anymoe. Find something else to do.
Listen folks, George was a far ridiculous pic from the Bush litter, than Jeb , so get ready. Jeb will run for the senate then Pres in 2016.
If you are over and tired of the Bush's better open your wallets and donate to the Democratic nominee for the Florida Senate seat. Even if your not a Florida resident.
Yeah, wasn't Jeb the Governor back when the Republicans STOLE the Presidential election there in 2000??? Don't tell me Katherine Harris didn't get her marching orders from old Jeb. And Florida is the reason we ultimately ended up with George in the White House. No disrespect to Florida voters– just to the people that were "in charge" during that election. And the head dog would have been Jeb Bush.
The Plan:
1. Ask a GOP Senator to vacate a seat
2. Get Elected as a Senator
3. Run for President as GOP candidate in 2012
4. Condoleezza Rice is the VP choice in 2012
WOW... The started again !!!
Some here seem to foget his involvment in the Schivo case, where he let government enter into our personal lives and decsions. That is his Chappaquidick if you ask me.
He as governor had no business involving his own beleifs in that process. Again a Bush child attitude that they are above the law.
Anyone who thinks that if he runs for Seneate and gets elected, that he will not try for a Presidential run has thier head buried in the sand. The Bush's want to be the Royal Family of this Country....enough...
Why do all of you people think everyone with the same last name is the same person? Hello, Jeb is his own man. If you don't vote or vote for someone based on their last name, isn't that the same as voting for someone for their gender or color or religion?
After Jeb we will get his son... George P. the Mexican American.
Wow! Wingnut heads will explode!!
Bobby Jindal and George P. Bush are the future of the republicans.
Where will all the lily white evangelical racists go?
America needs Bush like i need the tooth fairy.
Ok, haven't we suffered under the Bush clan enough? This Family should go down in the history books like the James Brothers at least they did not pretend tobe anything but BANK ROBBERS. They are nothing but white collar criminals that should under no circumstances be let near money, banks, and the business world. CROOKS, CARPETBAGGERS, SCALLYWAGS and did we forget the savings and loan mess of the 80's the list is to long to print.
Perhaps by 2010 his daughter will no longer be a user of the drugs of her choice, perhaps his wife will have learned it is against the law to attempt to bring back thousands of dollars of clothes from overseas without declaring them at customs, perhaps he will realize that international law is more important and is the over riding factor in determining whether or not a kid should spend his life with his father rather than some"Cuban relatives" he had never seen and perhaps he has learned the meaning of "brain dead" and no chance of survival.
Not likely because he is, after all a Bush – but possible.
NO more Bush's. These brothers have little respect for our constitutions. George Bush disregarded our US Constitution, and Jeb Bush trampled on our FL Constitution (Schiavo & vouchers). Enough of the Bush brothers thinking they are above the law.
Give me a break! We had enough of Jebbie in Florida. Will the name Bush ever end?
We have been adequately Clintonized too. That's all I read about this new "change" you all voted for; Clinton this and Clinton that, Hillary this, Bill that and let's not forget, a good portion of our new President's staff are former Clinton!!!
Auren Manners wrote:
"Bush me once, Shame on you…. Bush me twice, Shame on me."
In fact, it's shame on us (me and you), as we have been bushed twice already – don't forget Daddy Bush.
Let 's see if Floridians can get past the problem of poor presidential candidates or for that matter senatorial candidates. Was this the reason George H.W. Bush cried in that George W. Bush had done so poorly that Jeb Bush would never be considered! My thoughts are that the S&L thing occurred on George H.W Bush's watch while this thing is unfolding under George W. Bush. What praytell does Jeb want to fiddle with?
It's not just Jeb Bush, by the way we did see this coming,
it's the whole republican thing. If these war mongering dangerous losers get into power again then they will declare war in all directions. God help the USA and the US forces who will have to carry the directions of these power hungry morons. It's not these guys who have to go into a fire-fight but just like George W will hide under the bed until the bad men go away
Jeb is an excellent person and good politician and I know this because I live in Florida and he was our Gov. for 8 years. He had a strong approval rating. Just because people don't like his brother, The President, does not mean he can't be a good person or politician.
It's funny to see that people start talking bad about him just because they don't like his brother and yet they want people to be fair on Obama and give him a chance.
If I should give Obama a chance, then we shall give everyone a chance!
You can be sure that CNN will do all it can to join Jeb to his brother George. More stuff for the news room to droll on and on about, hour after hour, minute after minute until the listening and viewing audience is numb and either asleep or flipped to a different channel or web site.
Enough already! The country doesn't need three strikes.
SHAVE THAT BUSH!!!
All Bushes are very smart. We are the suckers. Let's be sucker again.
Please, for the love of God, NO!
The only Bush I'm voting for is Barney Bush.
Dogs Rule!
Good luck with that.
I think baked beans has a better chance.
Jeb Bush actually raised a criminal crack addict. Does the party of "values" really want Noelle's dad in the senate? If he can't raise his own children correctly, should he really be in a position to be in charge of the country? I don't think so. We've given two Bushes a try already. GHWBush wasn't a disaster, but he was no major gift, either. W was bad enough to blow Jimmy Carter's horrible record out of the water. And now they want to try for a third Bush? I wouldn't advise it.
Jeb Bush is smart and did an excellent job a s Governor of Florida. He's the Bush brother who should have been President.
I'd be surprised if he runs for Senate in 2010. I think Papa already has him thinking ahead to President 2012. God knows the Republicans don't have any other star names out there. And it has become painfully obvious that Daddy Bush wants his family to rule the world. I so deeply REGRET having ever worked on that man's early campaigns!!!
Anybody stupid enough to vote for another Bush?
So how much better off are you today than 8 years ago?
HMMM, Well 2010 for senate, then 2012 for pres? Between him and Palin, he's got my vote for pres!
Florida, he's not to be trusted. Remember the election in 2000. If it wasn't for him helping his brother, we more than likely wouldn't be in this state.
Didn't Jeb's wife have some legal problems with trying to sneak stuff into the U.S. without paying the duty on it or something?
Let his career be taken off life support and let die a slow and painful death like Terry Schiavo, who deserved far better. Shame on you Jebb, that happened under your watch and should serve as a warning for anyone considering to vote for him. His political life may be precious, but not anyone else's life.
Can't the Bush Family just open up and chain of used car lots and be done with their involvement in destroying America?
They insist on kicking us further when we're down. Please Jeb, just say no.
jeb just like his bro both considered themselves "education" governors.
Both had their states education systems ranked worse then 45-48 of the rest of the states by the time they finished.I heard a news conference he gave completely in spanish,with no translation!!! Of course if you ask him now and he'll say its the dems who are ramming that language and illegals down our throat.What did he ever do about the illegal worker problem in florida? He didnt think there was a problem except we need more illegal workers,he needed to keep wages low here for his big business buddies.No more bushs
All agreed, Jeb seems the honest Bush and with brains to boot. That being said, he played a major role in stealing the 2000 election so should share some of the blame for the horrendous 8 years that followed with his brother as president. I believe his children have problems, maybe he needs to pay attention to them. Please no more Bushes in politics. Arent they rich enough already.
G W Bush was no doubt a terrible president, and that alone was sufficient for me to vote for Obama, as an independent Florida voter. But truthfully Jeb was not a bad governor for us. His "Bush" name will hurt him but I think he is far more intelligent and a better leader than his brother was and will ever be. So I would not be opposed to him in the senate. I would much prefer him to Mel Martinez who is nothing more that a puppet for the aging S FL Cuban community
But I will wait and see who the Dems come up with
N-O-M-O-R-E-B-U-S-H-E-S!!!!!
THE BURNING BUSH
It's not hate just dislike for the way the Bush's think the country should be run, there's a big difference!
no please, not another bush, we've had enough with two.
Terri Schiavo, 'nuff said
Jeb Bush destroyed the education system in Florida. Keep him away!
Not another Bush! We've had enough self-righteous bible-thumping!
What a perfect set-up to put him in the WH in 2016. It wouldn't be 2012 – he'd have to start running for POTUS the day he'd take office in the Senate...and they country won't be over it's GOP hang-over (Bush, especially) before 2016. Let's hope my fellow Floridians have enough sense to vote in the right person based on something other than name recognition and familiarity.
Hey Robert! I live in Florida too, and I think he sucks. If it wasn't for him and the fraud voting scandal. America wouldn't be in this situation right now. Jeb Bush fraud voting. Yes! It runs in the family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Democrats, let us unite once more to keep this f8uckup out of office. No more sniffing around by another bush. Shadow government – another unintelligent bush running around the earth. How many of these idiots were produced? And, why? They can all go to hell.
the third Bush is NOT the charm!
Aren't we tired yet of the 20 year Bush/Clinton rule/dynasty?? These people have to go. And we got BO putting one as a top secretary in his cabinet. yikes.
I hope AMericans as well as world do not need another war.
Bush Senior-Gulf War
George Bush – Iraq War
Jebb Bush-Iran War
Do u really need one more
Jeb's policy for the senate is to fight the Democrats at all costs with obstructionism and their own warped policies. Those are basically his own words.
The problem is the recent election for President clearly showed a large segment of the population have less than average intelligence with their main focus being guns and religion. The rest of the issues can look after themselves.
Prove to me that he's a real conservative, not a Bible Thumping, warmongering idiot who thinks that 'Trickle down' works.
Then history will show that America was once ruled by Bushmen.
SO just WHO wants another BUSH to run them into the ground??
Jeb was ONLY useful because all the time he was in Politics either his Father or his Brother was in power. ANYONE could have a career with that kind of network. They are gone now HE should go.
Not surprisingly, I don't see all of these posters getting up in arms about Hillary being named as Secy of State and Bubba (disbarred for lying under oath) filling in for her as senator of NY! Or, for that matter, the corrupt legacy that is the Kennedys... Consistency of argument and lack of hypocracy are not hallmarks of the wacky left.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Oh PLEASE! Say it isn't so! You may be the favored son, but you're not mine. None of you Bushes have done anything that has enriched the Country. Every time one of you is in office, the money goes down the drain. And the Senate is just a prelude to running for President, especially since repubilcans have no leadership right now.
Don't know much about Jeb other than he can speak in complete, coherent senences. But please, he's a Bush, and that's a strike against him no matter what his other qualifications and attributes are. Voters want new, relatively untainted choices for POTUS candidates.
Absolutely not. If the Bush family is allowed to grace Washington again, someone should be brought up on charges.
OH NO!!! Not again! Make the bad men go away!!!
It's not the Bush brand that cooked Martinez. Mel simply does not represent his constituents. He is doing them a big favor by stepping down after this term.
I seriously doubt Jeb would win despite a reported "popular" reputation in Florida. It will take many years to get rid of the bad taste left in ones mouth from his kin.
As a result of the Jeb Bush legacy, Florida now ranks as one of the lowest states in health and education. Many Floridians still consider Bush to have been a good governor. Maybe we deserve what we get. I think we may all suffer from sun exposure.
Madrep. I also don't remember Clinton turning America into sh** either! I would rather have Clinton people than BUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How about this ticket for 2012 PALIN/Bush ticket. That sounds very scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh NO – Look, I used to live in Florida – and Jeb is a disaster! Druggie daughter and all...
Nope... He might've made a better Prez than his idiot brother, but that doesn't say much. I'm hoping much of America is 'Bushed Out' and if they EVER see that name on a ballot again they'll vote for a tomato before they vote for another Bush!
No Mas.
Just say NO to more Bush
Well, Jeb always was the smarter of he and George. Still, he was fatalistically complicity, along with James Baker and a few unknown faces, in the infamous "hanging chad" fiasco that led to his brother's mystical win over Al Gore. With that legacy, I'd take Begala's advice-change your name-and shift to another career, if not another country, sir.
Washington does not need another Bush. Look how long it is going to take us to recover from this train wreck.
some guy in New Hampshire December 3rd, 2008 10:50 am ET
"Not all of those colored folks like to tap dance and eat fried chicken and not all Bushes are arrogant, ignorant, and ideologically hidebound. Jeb's name doesn't define his intellect or ability. The question that matters is whether he can be reasonable about the issues or if he's willing to enter intellectual servitude to right-wing party bosses to gain their permission for his candidacy. How he answers that one will say a lot about his character and direction."
Do you play banjo by any chance? I haven't heard the term "colored folks" used in a public discussion in at least a decade. Interesting you seem to be leaning toward yet another Bush in office.
Come down of of the hills and catch up with society, would you?
Here's the problem. the Bush family has sought to screw over America. This goes back to Prescott Bush who wanted to overthrow FDR. Then the neo-con takeover of the GOP commenced with George H.W. becoming Reagan's VP (by virtue of arm twisting over the nomination since Reagan diliked him). Bush screws over America with NAFTA and continued with Clinton. We all know what George W has done. There is no reason to elect another Bush.
I don't think public service comes into play with the Bush boys. It's just pure ego and a lust for power. Enough already with the Bushes!
GO JEB GO, GO JEB GO!!!! Sounds like a plan to me.
........... All of you who DO NOT live in Florida, give it a rest!! Your negativity towards Jeb based on what W. has or has not done, is ignorant! Not surprising. Comments like "... Florida love's the Bushs'"... and "Enough of the Bushes".... Well, lets see, Florida voted for Obama... and Jeb is not W. Jeb actually was a good gov., and if he decides to run for the senate seat.... gues what?.... those of you NOT in Florida don't get a say in the matter. Do you even know who your own State Senator is? Most of you prob don't. Worry about them, and quit spittin out critisizms based on a last name. Jeb isn't running for prez, and won't. He doesn't want to be the prez. Besides, Obama is in thru 2016 ( oh and to mike, regarding " the man (obama) has no intelligence".....dude, and you are like, what, a greeter at dollar tree? Obviously you are VERY intelligent, your post was so interesting.... you ignorant idiot).....
Those who DO NOT live in Florida, worry about your own state and what it is that is going on in YOUR state government. I would say ... try to stop being so ignorant...... but.... those of us with an open mind, who know how to think for ourselves, do find you to be amusing sometimes... so go ahead.. keep judging based on your so called "reason".
How many of these Bushes are there. The two we've had before were disasters. How can a family of such mediocre minds become so prominent in American politics and power. The answer probably says more about us then them. Florida needs to know that where there's a Bush there's a disaster.
I don't think it matters how GREAT a Gov he was...or that he is NOT his brother..the fact that his last name is BUSH is enough for MILLIONS of people to not want him in office...he could be the best thing walking but as long as the name Bush is tied to ECONOMIC failings, WAR, ABUSE OF POWER, etc, he will have a hard time...
Plain and simple..people are TIRED OF THE BUSHES....
A Republican named Bush has about as much chance of winning election as my Golden Retriever. That this man is even thinking about it is testament to his lack of brains. Obviously, the Bush gene pool has gotten a little shallow these days.
Sorry JEB your Brother and your dad spoiled the soup for you... no chance !!!!!!!!!
Thank god for Obama. GHWBush, BClinton, GWBush, Obama, HRClinton, JebBush, ChelseaClinton, Bush (George P), etc etc etc etc etc etc.
He may be the most competent Bush (he HAS to be better than his brother), but I'm not ready to see another Bush in Washington. The one thing W did was to make his father look good by comparison.
A NATION OF WINERS. December 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET
WE HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY BUSHED.
WE DON'T EVER WANT TO HEAR THAT NAME AGAIN.
Who's "WE" you got a mouse in your pocket or are you pretending to speak for every other American?
Good God not another one.
I wonder if he has a choice in the matter.
That was always the plan. Then after stupid Americans put him in the White House, his son will run. We just can't get it right. We want more heartache and pain.
Two Bushes. Two recessions. Bush = recession. Just remember that.
Unity at its best on this site.
Was I mistaken or does Jeb Bush look like the man who sold me
real estate. after all he is a real estate agent. I wonder how he ever became a governor. he probaly fixed that election too. With his suntan and his ever growing lines under his eyes he postures and preens like Hilary Clinton. Well Hilary will never be president neither will Jeb.
Being a senator will satisfy Jebs urge to control and manipulate people, something that jerk likes to do. So now those losers in Florida will have their "suntan" senator.
PLEASE...NO MORE BUSHES!!!!!!!!
Why not? People are so stupid, they would be willing to vote him back in and then we can have more wars.
Yesterday someone said that the Bush family doesn't like to reflect. I guess not, then they would have to understand people's pain.
If this guy gets back in ANY office, I think we'll get what we deserve. He's a loser and so is the rest of his stupid family.
Not knowing much about his governorship, I don't know what kind of senator Jeb might turn out to be... or president, for that matter; I'm sure he has his eyes fixed on the White House. But, as the saying goes, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and if he does become senator and/or president, we can expect more of the same Bush politics that got us into trouble in the first place. I'm sure that when Dubya won Florida in 2000, he had a lot of help from his brother.
It's too late for Jeb to change his name- he's too well-known.
NO!!!!!!!!!! No more Bushes, and no more Clintons!
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!
I SAID NO MORE BUSHES!
STAY IN FLORIDA JEB!
YOUR BROTHER RUINED OUR COUNTRY!
NO!
Stay out of the Bushes!
OH HELL NAW!
A smarter Bush is still a Bush. To all you conservatives out there... when will you learn? You prey on ignorence, greed, and fear. This man is no different from any of the other conservative slime balls – Karl Rove, George W Bush, Ted Stevens, Dick Cheney, Sarah Palin.. etc...etc. I just wonder how you can look at these people and say "Gee, I think they are doing a great job!" ??? If making sure that the wealthy keep every penny, and everyone else stays screwed over is your idea of smart, then yes, Jeb Bush is for you! If using military strength to make the rest of the world hate us then, Yes, Jeb Bush is for you! Have any of you even looked at the taxing of the different demographics under republican rule? Get educated! This isn't politics, it's blatant stupidity. Enough is enough! If you elect Jeb Bush, you are only furthering America's failures!
I just want to add that while I think he would be a great Senator I would not vote for him at any point for President. Thats not because of him, it's simply because if we elect another Bush the world would think we are a country full of morons.
CNN! PLEASE POST THIS!! AND TELL CAMPBELL BROWN TO READ THIS ..
First off, Jeb Bush should not even consider running for a seat in the Senate, because if his intentions are to eventually run in 2012 for the Presidency its not going to happen, simply due to the Bush Legacy which has been shattered by W.
Secondly, though this has nothing to do with Jeb, PLEASE tell Campbell Brown to stop with her ridiculous points on sexism. Just watched the video of Rendell going on about how Napolitano has no life. What does her being a woman have anything to do with this?? Why is Campbell bringing up the fact that if it was a man with no family, then this would not have been said.
Campbell Brown get your act together because what your saying is BULL .. Cut through it! Isnt that the point of your show?? Its getting just frustrating watching you now!
If you do not live in FLA. then, shuddup already!! Jeesh, worry about your own state and what's going on in your state government. You have NO SAY in who becomes FLA's state senator, so keep your ignorant comments to yourselves. Boy the overall intelligence level of this country is LOW!! Thank God there were enough of us smart enough to vote for Obama, and not buy into the McCain/Palin Bulls#$T!!! And to those few who posted here about Palin running for the senate in Fla?!!! LOL ... Move to Alaska!! Wow, you people are so easily manipulated! Funny, ... but kinda scary as well.... seeing as you all are obvioulsy allowed to walk the streets
This family needs to let the dust settle for a while before tossing yet another Bush into the ring (again).
If anyone in America votes these guy into a high level seat in the government including a seat in the senate, America deserves exactly what it gets subsequently. Never! Never again should the Bush brand be allowed in politics...and that goes for anyone with a different last name with the Bush regime behind it.
Anyone with half a brain should realized that if 'ol' Jeb' gets a senate seat, his father and his father's cronies would continue through governmental access to further divide and then destroy the principles of this country while fleecing the American public of everything we have... Two thumbs down. Let's not make the same mistake a third time. Question authority and popularity!!
The entire bush crime family should be in jail. NO MORE bush.
This has to be some sort of joke. Can we ban the Bush's from being politicians?
Oh my God, please don't let is get Bush wacked again!!!!
It's like the 3 strikes law and in this situtition we don't want or need another Bush in office.
The father didn't do so well, so the oldest son stepped in and did worst. Now the youngest son is going to run because Republicans are just greedy enough to put him in, and the religious right is just selfish enough to let them. We're doomed with any Bushes, but I guess we'll have to find that out.
Trust me, this guy won't ask for small donations. He's in big business' pocket already.
No Mas, no more Bush....they have no clue what ordinary americans are....
Hopefully the residents of Florida are not stupid enough to elect him as their Senator. Just because he had a high approval rating as a Governor doesn't mean he'll be an effective Senator. After all, the world and the US have changed. All you have to do is remember Jeb Bush and Katherine Harris from the 2000 election to say.."enough is enough".
Oh please – just shoot me instead!
We have had enough from this family! No more!!
Yah, let's vote in Joe the Plummer while we are at it. Yay America!
Two Bush presidents is two too many. No more Bushes.
How many Bushes are there. Just enough to make our lives miserable for generations to come.
They are wealthy and have a lot of time on their hands. They can keep running for office until eternity or as long as people are stupid enough to keep voting them in.
Jeb is smart, he thinks by 2012 we'll forget how much damage his brother did. And he may be right.
Luke, come down from the Mount – you're not qualified to deliver any sermons.
Has the Bush family no shame at all?
The Carlisle Group ought to be THRILLED....
Another of daddy bush's boys to puppet around
I don't think sociaty want o hear the word Bush ever again, we're talking nightmare action when you here that name! Maybe he needs to let the dust settle before running for anythin in that name!
@ The Joke: You are so right about how stupid the American electorate is – look who they just elected president!
I dunno. There's alot of stupid people in Fla. It just might happen.
Jeb Bush is a big fat lazy pig. He doesn't have to do anything, all he has to do is stand up there with his big Barbara goofy looking face and folks will vote him in.
Get a real job and stop pandering to the lowest form of life Jeb. You're slime.
Bil Clinton for US Senate in2010, for President in 2012. NO MORE BUSCH, NONE!!!! EVER!!!!!!
We have been BUSH-WACKED over and over again. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!
To Guess What?!!
I Do live in Florida and we do not need another Bush anywhere near Washington to represent us
No How No Way...NO MORE BUSHES
I will campaign against you and vote against you, I had enough of your brother, Thank you very much!
Republicans=R.I.P
Oh God NO!
Maybe Jed can convince Cheney's daughter to run as his president running mate in 2012; Oh No, another Bush/Cheney Ticket!!
To Luke
"To all you conservatives out there… when will you learn? You prey on ignorence, greed, and fear"
--------–
And democrats prey on hatred, lies, ignorance, greed, and fear. And all you have to do to verify that is to look at this last election.
Enough, Enough, Enough. Please, no more Bushes.
To me, the Evil Smart of Jeb is even worse than the Evil Stupid of W. Jeb does not play well with others, and I was grateful we have term limits in Florida. Enough.
good then us dems are going to win there too, Bushes are done forever we know how evil they all are we will never let them back in ever...
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. If you get fool once, you can't get fool again. Sorry! Sorry to disappoint you, Jab. That's your brother, GW's quote.
Terri Schiavo- Jeb Bush demonized her husband, made her business our business (unfortunately), and that gives us every right to an opinion, Floridian or not.
How can anybody even consider another Bush in the political scene. Speaking of Jeb in Florida, wasn't he the master of trickery during the fiasco in Florida voting in2001?He was responsible for George being president.Please,no more BUSHES.
Jeb would probably be a good choice. Too bad he wasn't the presidential choice. Unfortunately, people find that another Bush is one too many! The other two left us in a shambles and is the country willing to take a chance on number 3? Could he redeem the family name? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
... And here we go again.
Jeb Bush, please don't even run for the PTA! No member of the Bush family should ever be in charge of ANYTHING ever again. As for W...don't let the door hit you.
LOL. I hope he teases this for awhile, just to see you leftists go nuts.
Not only is the nation tired of his family , but "JEB" Bush's real name is JOHN ELLIS BUSH. For all the real Jeb's out there, I say to this imposter - Go home, and let the country recover from what your family has done!
I'm from Florida, believe that If Jeb Bush runs for the Senate, he will win it. He's very popular here; he's been effective at distancing himself from his brother (that's the perception) and perception is in practice reality.
He won't get my vote, but he will probably win it.
Too many shrubs obscure the view. Time to uproot this bush from the political gene pool.
If Jeb Bush wants to run for the senate he can probably win in Florida people you're forgetting that he was a popular governor and the state voted for Bush twice. Democrats, we keep forgetting that if Al Gore won his home state Florida wouldn't have been a problem.
Now winning the Presidency is another issue for the republicans. Sarah Palin was seen by about 60% of those in exit polls that she's not experienced enough to be vice president! I definitely can't see her winning the White House in four years. This country is centrist, not conservative nor liberal. Republican's best bet is to wait until 2016 until anyone moderate and qualified shows up. Romney, Huckabee, and Giuliani will probably not be governing or legislating by 2012 if they were once again, they'd only be there for two years and they'd abandoned any chance of getting their home state as it'd be seen as just a stepping stone to once again run for president.
For the love of God, make it stop!
OH, GOD, NO!!!! NOT AGAIN!!!!! PLEASE LET THE BUSHES JUST RIDE OFF INTO THE TEXAS SUNSET.........FOR GOOD!!!!!
What don't the Bushes get? Every time one is in office, we're plunged into war and recession. The country can't afford another loser.
It's a trilogy nightmare. I hear three times is the charm. Well in this case, three times is the harm. Bushes = pain. Plain and simple.
If Jeb wants a high profile gig in Florida, I think Disney has an opening for a Mickey character. W can visit and play Goofey.
Wait... so Jeb has had a high approval rating for 8 years as FL Governor, yet all you anti GW folks want to brand him an idiot like his brother?
Unlike his brother, Jeb appears to be a good guy.
And to all you who say he "rigged elections", where's your proof?
I've lost two cousins in Bush's stupid war. Forgive me if I don't jump for joy over Jeb Bush. In fact I think I'll pray that he loses any and all elections.
America needs to be free of ALL Bushes! They are toxic. All they are good for is running businesses, states, and the country into the ground. It's time to move on, and the Bushes find some other line of work.
All I can say, is Dear Lord–help us all now. Our country cannot deal with another Bush for a very, very, very long time. The concept/possibility of this scares the heck out of me.
How can one family cause so much harm for so many Americans. I don't get it. They like seeing people suffer, otherwise why would they keep coming back?
How about we retire the "Bushes" name like hurricane names when they do so much distruction.
Just what the US needs...another incompentent Bush!
If jeb bush runs he will win! the guy will get the hispanic vote hands down, guy can give speeches in spainish, he was a great gov, he did a lot for our state. and 2010 is a ways off he has 2 years of no bush in office to clear the family name, and if obama and the dems suck, he win win easily
OH DEAR GOD, NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
No more Bush! I don't care which one it is, we've dealt with this family's idiocy for 12 of the past 20 years, enough is enough!
Pretty Meh. It's Florida, the Republicans will take it in a Senate race. However, on the plus side, Jeb is the smartest of the brother's Bush-except the one that made the baked beans. Hell, if THAT Bush was running, I'd vote for him...if he can do that do baked beans, think what he can do on Capital Hill! <_<
Oh my God, please, NO!!!
The last thing we need is this family crime syndicate in office! They are responsible for the complete destruction of all that is american.
If you want to kiss more of your constitutional rights, more of your american dreams and kill more of our soldiers, and do more harm to our economy, and allow even more attacks on our country to happen.......then by all means, vote for these domestic terrorists, aka "the Bush boys"!
The Bush's are the worse enemy we face as a nation today...they are a more tangible threat then any foreign terrorist we have!
We have had enough of the behind the scenes manipulations, lies, giving the country to the oil companies, multi-national corporations, the military/industrial complex to fill the pockets of all the Bush's for a couple of hundred years and if he wants to run then it will be fine with me.
The billionaires and the multi-millionaires have had a hay day under this intellectual challenged second Bush and we certainly do not need another one. If he wants to be a so called leader let him migrate to Cuba.
Being a student of Constitutional policies , I truly feel that the framers did not intend for American dynasties to be perpetrated on the public.
Sadly, the GOP has become too obsessed with power, instead of governing. The newly elected officials have not even taken office, yet, and it appears the Republican Party members are already manuevering for the next election. The challenges our country faces right now deserve all leaders' attention, not political plotting and positioning.
I had been a Republican all my life, but their actions for power instead of serving the people have made change my affiliation. Jeb Bush is not the GOP's "answer" now. It should be finding a way to address our challenges by working with the incoming leaders, not the next election.
Last thing this WORLD needs is another Bush in anyone office. I would't even go to the movies if there was a Bush in the box office. I wouldn't want my mailf if there was a Bush at the post office...If I got sick...I'd probably just suffer through it if there was a Bush in the Dr.'s Office. LEAVE OUR ECONOMY ALONE!! Because their focus is clearly on NOT helping black people...putting money in their own pockets and keep rich people rich with little guys still struggle. And I'll agree to W's comment about him helping Obama get votes. Everyone was so ready for him to get out of office. Not only did you help us get our DREAM PRESIDENT but you sabotaged the micro fragment of a chance McCain and the Republican party has this year.
We are BUSHED! No, Never Ever Ever
s once said- Read my lips- NO MORE BUSH!!!
Jeb was mainly a do-nothing governor. He did nothing terrible other than jimmy the 2000 election with the help of Katherine Harris, but Charlie Cris has proved to be a much more effective governor. Don't we already have enough do-nothings in Congress?
@Pat F
.." how stupid the American electorate is – look who they just elected president!"
I guess you are very intelligent, attended a pretigious University and graduated with cum laude. If not, you are white, not so intelligent, not so educated but racist. What a shame! I prefer an intelligent black President over a white zero.
People in Florida surely cannot be that stupid.
If anyone in America votes these guy into a high level seat in the government including a seat in the senate, America deserves exactly what it gets subsequently. Never! Never again should the Bush brand be allowed in politics...and that goes for anyone with a different last name having the Bush regime behind it.
Anyone with half a brain should realize that if 'ol' Jeb' gets a senate seat, his father and his father's cronies would continue through governmental access to further divide and then destroy the principles of this country while fleecing the American public of everything we have... Two thumbs down. Let's not make the same mistake a third time. Question authority and popularity!!
Jeb Bush will never become President in the era of You-Tube politics. He has so many racist good ole boy gaffes out there that he will galvanize the minority vote against him. He may win Senate but he won't run in 2012 for Pres.
Can someone please stop these people from re-producing?
Ignorance is like the common cold on this site, its everywhere. I swear Liberals make me question why stupid people get to vote...
In any account, I actually live in Florida unlike the rest of you fan-boys, and Jeb would be a definite step up from Martinez, you all have no idea though, so you gravitate to his last name and the inevitable starts. Stupidity knows no bounds in this country, thanks for bringing us down.
My first and only interview question for Jeb Bush:
So, Jeb – can you tell me what policies your brother George has supported that you disagree with?
I am fondly reminded of the old dynasties of Europe.....the Sun Kings of France, the Hapsburg Empire. The sure sign of a dead democracy is the same royal families being "elected" over and over again. The elite finally gave us all a break by letting us have Obama...but if he doesn't do a good job in keeping the wealthy as wealthy as they are, then another of the old dynasty waits in the wings....
Jeb was a great governor! I hope he runs!
No more Bushes, please!
I feel sick.
Jeb Bush was a HORRIBLE Governor especially where EDUCATION is concerned!!! He started the GRADING SYSTEM OF SCHOOLS & FCAT so Teacher's "TEACH TO THE TEST" and can't just educate our children!!!
If Floridians are smart, THEY WILL NOT VOTE FOR ANOTHER BUSH!!! His name ALONE should "shut people OFF"!!!!
I'm going to cry
Pleazzzzzzzzzzze N – O – T ANOTHER BUSH
Ever heard the saying, "if you had a brain, you'd be dangerous"?
That would be Jeb Bush.
NOT NOW, NOT EVER, NEVER.
I'm no fan of his family, but Jeb is the Bush we were SUPPOSED to have as President. The Bush plan was for both brothers to run for governor, and whichever succeeded would end up running for President. Jeb was his daddy's choice, but he was defeated the first time he ran in Florida. By the time Jeb was elected, it was too late to put the plan in for him to run in 2000. So brother George got the push. The outcome would have been the same, because we all know that Daddy and his CIA cronies (Chaney, Rumsfeld, etc) ran the show all these years...
Jeb ruined education in Florida ... slashed funding for higher education to fund tax cuts for the wealthy and instituted the FCAT exam which has turned K-12 into a testing factory rather than a place for learning.
This is ridiculous! I am sick of all of these comments bashing Jeb Bush because his last name is Bush. It's idiotic, childish, and stupid. I don't know much about Jeb Bush, but he did leave office with a 60% approval rating. That says something to me. Stop with these petty and childish comments!
What a waste. Another Bush Oh my God
To GB – "People in Florida surely cannot be that stupid"
Wanna bet?? Let's take a stroll down Election 2000 memory lane ....
I have more faith in Jeb than George to do the right thing. Jeb has always, at least it seemed, to be more competent of an individual than his brother.
That is seriously sad.
Why shouldn't Jeb run. He was a very good governor, very competant and very popular. Frankly, I get so sick and tired of the "political" hate people. I welcome the time when we can converse as adults regarding politics. The hate mongering that continues to permeate the left is so immature, rude and childish. They need to grow up.
Just think if his name were Jeb Palin?
I agree with the person who wrote about too many red necks in Florida and JB might win it again. Talking about stupid people, just remember Ronald Reagan and GW Bush: Two imbeciles with a combined IQ of 30 and were elected twice, and if the Constitution would allow it, they would have been elected for a third term...
It's not just because his last name is Bush or he is the President's brother....the issue is when are we going to stop electing entire families to govern our country. He may have been popular while he was governor; however, that was during the time of the prosperity bubble that has since burst.
Yeah...right...what this country needs is another idiot from that family.
So because you people dont like his brother,that means that you dont like him??
Sounds sort of moronic to me.
I'm in favor of a constitutional amendment which would ban anyone with the name Bush, or with relations to the Bush family, from ever holding public office – ever.
@yes we can: Actually, I am very intelligent, I did graduate from a prestigious university, but not cum laude. I graduated Magna cum laude.
Thanks! I guess not all Democrats are so mean!
eric the moron,
WE ARE 68,000,000 STRONG & WE DO HAVE A FEW
MICE & A FEW SLEAZY RATS. GUESS WHERE YOU FALL BUD !!!
I won't vote for him.
Oh heck NO... No more bushes, shrubs, or weeds are allowed in Washington.
@ Carol from Wisconsin:
I'm pretty sure there is hate spewing from BOTH sides of the aisle on here every day.
Going to agree, if you don't live in Florida, what does it matter. Concerning yourself with your local and state laws is key. Of course, may attention on the bigger scale too, ex. U.S. Secretary of State, etc. We have a say but what will be, will be.
I am from Florida and here is my answer and I can speak for the rest of my big family: NO, and please: what part of NO do you understand? No Bush Jeb, George, Bush Dog, Bush Cat, Bush Nada. Get it ? NADA
NO PLEASE NO, this is a family of idiots walking. The apple doesn't fall from the tree...and the mother is a catalyst of hatred and bigotry. I clearly remember her talking about the Katrina victims – well they are better of hear than where they were living – have all those wrinkles smother you brain?
JEB was instrumental in his brother stealing the election in Florida, why woud anyone trust him not to make the same shady deals in
the Senate.
60 Percent approval rating is not good, it is just marginal.
I think he should focus on fixing his family, before he tries to fix the
country.
And I thought we were out of the bushes!!! We could finally see the daylight.
It's interesting that none of the people who complain about the "Bush Dynasty" seem to have any issues with the "Clinton Dynasty", the "Kennedy Dynasty", or any of the other political families on the Democratic side of the aisle.
I would hope after Mr. Bush as governor of Florida, we would never be foolish enough to ever put him back in office.
Heck, while we're at it... let's appoint Chelsea Clinton as New York Senator since mommy is going to be the SOS. Then whenever a Bush takes a run at the White House, it'll be Clinton v. Bush III or IV, or...whatever. lol.
NO MORE BUSH'S! ENOUGH! THIS ONE WANTS THE GOP TO FORM A "SHADOW" GOVERNMENT! THESE PEOPLE ARE ALL NUTS!
OMG!!!! PLEASE! NO ANOTHER BUSH........ JUST DIRTY DIRTY DIRTY DIRTY
Let him run. The crushing defeat and subsequent humiliation will give him a conversation starter with his big brother at famiiy gatherings.
Why does CNN let so many ignorant people post I think we should make people answer a few questions to weed out people that have no idea about the subject at hand. Bush is popular in florida for a reason. If you know nothing about the man then shut up. He is not his brother!
Some of these posters are so ignorant. Some of these posts are from people from NY, PA, VA, etc and they are all saying how terrible a senator he would be. I lived in Florida when Jeb was governor and he was a very good governor. Just because his last name is Bush does NOT disqualify him. Some liberals are just plain sad.
I'm sorry, but when they ran a Jim Ryan here to replace the outgoing George Ryan, the democrats used the slogan "NOT ANOTHER RYAN" it was so effective that they ousted Jim Ryan from the nomination and placed in Alan Keyes to run against Obama for senate.
"Not another Bush!" will be the political catch phrase that will destroy Jeb's run at presidency.
not to mention the schievo case. I'm sorry Jeb, but your brother George ruined your chance and family name. Perhaps it should have been you in 2000 and 2004 sitting in that office
IF THE GREAT STATE OF FLORIDA CAN'T COME
UP WITH ANOTHER CANDIDATE, THEY MIGHT SKIP
THEIR REPRESENTATION TO THE SENATE ENTIRELY.
One would tend to think that Jeb would understand that the nation is finished with his famiy. That Senate seat he wants will go to a Democrat. the Democrats just missed their super-majority, but they will most certainly get it in 2010. It's going to be many years before the Bush legacy fades enough for the GOP to become the majority party again.
I knew it when that little creep, Carl Rove who was W's advisor, moved to Florida! I just knew that Carl'd be grooming Jeb for the next Bush presidency.
Their thirst for power is undying.
Floridians, please do not elect this idiot. We've seen more than enough Bushes already!!!
I truely believe America has seen it's last Bush in any office for quite some time.
Everyone hails the good job Jeb did in Florida. I've personally seen the private dining area they built for this fool in Florida that nobody else was allowed to use, (it was located in the middle of a public dining area). Talk about gaul!
This guy, like the rest of the Bush clan is an insult to all that is good and correct here in America!
I honestly think Jeb Bush in senate is just another step closer in running for president, remember little brother wants the same treatment daddy and big brother got, and republicans may push hin to run instead in 2010 against an incubemt President Obama.
That's scary to say the least.
Having been a native of Florida and having Jeb as our governor, I sure hope that IF Jeb runs for the vacant senate seaat he is defeated.
Not only did 'W' ruin the whole country, Jeb ruined Florida by allowing high property taxes, high property insurance rates and high utility rates which have caused a great burden upon Florida citizens.
In short, One Bush in Washington has been more than enough!
That's scary to say the least. I think it's time to OUTSOURCE our government.
Here we go... time to dust off the little brother and put him to position for 2012 or 2016.
Amazing just how very transparent these people are...
For an organization and administration that did everything behind closed doors and refused to disclose almost anything unless they WANTED the public to know for an ulterior reason.
*heavy sighing* And the beat goes on.....
The Bush dynasty was part of the 20th century and unfortunately for the United States and the world it carried on too far into the new millennium. Whereas Barack Obama's campaign was successful because he is a part of the new America and he recognizes the changing times and embraces them. Federal involvement by JEB would only serve as an attempt to hold onto the past by those who can't accept the changing world around them. In this new day and age there must be newer, brighter and certainly more capable people willing to serve the people. The Bush family may act like a parent who believes they can't let go of a childs hand. But America is grown up now and doesn't need it's hand held – particularly by another Bush.
Sometimes I wonder if CNN actually chooses articles soley to watch people get riled up about it.
This is a non-issue. If Jueb wanted to further his political career by going from Governer of Florida to Senator, then good for him.
You people whining are morons.
He is a very good guy, and very smart, he will make a great senator.
I lve in Florida and I will vote for him.
Please no more Bushes! If this one ever makes president, the country will go down hill again for 4 and after stealing and election, 8 years.
News Flash: If PE Obama screws-up, Jeb's a shoe-in,and this folks has been penciled in the "Rove's Strategy Playbook" for a decade! The "Dynasty Continues,........."
Dear God, NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
This family is God awful when it comes to politics. They are either do-nothings, ask-nothings, or war mongers. See a pattern here? They're only good at starting fights and spending money...since when did we make "act like a buffoon" one of the criteria for running for office?
Nah, nah, nah-nah...nah, nah, nah-nah, hey, hey, Bush, GOOD-BYE!
EVERYBODY! nah, nah, nah-nah....
Daddy Bush, can you get me a job as president or senator for christmas. I've been a good boy all year round. Because I come from a rich family I am entitled to it. I want what ever my brother got. A toy gun or president or senator.
I don't think I can even stomach the prospect of another Bush being near Washington, D.C. He stole the election for his brother in 2000. I will always believe that.
Stay home, stay quiet and shut up JEB. We don't want you and it will probably be another generation before a Bush ever gets a high political office. And I know the righties would jump through the gates of Hell if JEB told them to so anyone defending this clown are mindless idiots. Under his governorship, HHSA Foster Home Licensing, over 300 children went missing off the rolls. And his response was pitiful to say the least. Also, at least most of us in the real world can see this phoney for what he is. So Florida, at least you folks did the right thing this year in helping Obama win. You're on the right, no pun intended, track so don't scar and dirty it by putting this doorknob in any public office.
As a long-time Floridian, I can say that Jeb was NOT a great governor or even a particularly good governor. He sometimes looked good during hurricane season but his legacy as a governor was worse than mediocre. His name could be Jeb Smith and I would have the same opinion.
No thanks Jeb America is already Bushed.
If Jeb decides to run it will be a pleasure to vote against him one more, and hopefully the last, time. Not all in this state are fans of this or the other Bush brother. I'll still be casting my ballot against any and all Republicans for many years to come.
Bushes out for good. No more Bushes in Washington, please!!
carol from Wisconsin you did have to deal with the hell floridians had to deal with and are still dealing with so, how can you say that he was a good governer? unless you are related.
It is common knowldge that Jeb is more intelligent that George, and Jeb, not George, should have run for the presidency. If Jeb's ultimate goal is the White House, my advice: even if you get to Washington, don't make your move for the Oval Office until the ghosts of GWB, Dick C, and Palin are cleared out. Those are going to hunt the GOP for a long time (no less than 8 year).
DO NOT WANT.
Just the thought of another Bush in Washington provokes my gag reflex.
America needs more trees and less Bushes.
Oh my! – Say it aint so!
Bush is no worse than that other dynasty named Clinton. And yes people are just stupid enough to elect this guy. After all it's his "Destiny" as Hillary has often said about herself. Bozo's in-Bozo's out. Nothing but BOZO"S.
This must be a joke. Can the Bushes please just get out of politics before they ruin anything else? Who would be dumb enough to vote for another Bush??
No thanks. No more Bushs in the White House. Jeb can thank Pres. Albatross for ruining his political future too.
He is his OWN man!!! You idiots that cast a family name across someone should compare yourselves within your own family...you must certainly be just like your brother or sister...right?
i had to deal with this loser as Governor of Florida. He is horrible!
Now, why doesn't this surprise me....is this because the price of oil is declining? Or does he think he has a chance with the American People?
Somebody pinch me! I must be dreaming....
this country can not afford another Bush in politics anywhere.
I'd like to give Paul Begala some free advice...you should quit your day job and start working full-time as the new Mr. Potato Head.
This guy is just as bad as his brother. My brother was neglected in a nursing home in Fla., and thanks the Jeb, there's nothing we can do about it because he put laws in place to provide unbeatable protection to all nursing homes in Florida. They filled Jeb's pockets with large money bags, and now the new governer is trying to undo the mess caused by Jeb.
The Bush family... so bad for this world, they sold their soul to the devil.
OMG,PLEASE NOT ANOTHER BUSH..LOOK AT WHAT BOTH BUSH'S DID TO THIS COUNTRY.
You people are trashing Jeb Bush simply because of his last name. For all of you morons out there, this is called prejudice. If you want to trash a person based on their family name, then why not pick on President-Elect Obama. Why? Because his middle name is Hussein. His last name is Obama, which is close to Osama. You see how ridiculous this sounds. If the man has a 60% approval rating, he must be doing most things right. The democrats always accuse the right-wing of fear and hate-mongering. It seems the dems are just as guilty of this.
OH PLEEEEEEEEEEASE
Carol from Wisconsin – You say you want to converse like adults, then in your next sentence, you attack the left for "immature, rude and childish hate mongering." That behavior exists on both sides – you are a good example, and until it stops on both sides, we can't converse like adults.
no way...... because of jeb schools in florida do not teach they prep for the fcat
And the hits keep on coming. Why can't they just retire and count the billions they've made over the past century??? After Jeb takes his turn at bat, there is yet ANOTHER generation of Bushes who will eventually run for office.
America is not immune from hereditary, political dynastic rule (i.e. Tafts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Cabot/Lodges, Clintons, Daleys etc.). In fact, we seem to embrace it too easily and too blindly.
Florida here – loud and clear. Jeb Bush was popular because too many Florida voters are ignorant, right-wingers. He was TERRIBLE for education and his Republican SoS ensured that brother George stole Florida and the Presidency in 2000. Don't let that that oft quoted approval rating fool you – he wasn't a historically great Governor.
I voted Bush in 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2004 and even I can't stomach the thought of another Bush in the White House.
It's time for some fresh faces and revitalized conservative ideals in the GOP. I've had enough of this "go along to get along" liberalized brand of Republicanism.
This is just great, he'll run for senate and try for the presidency in 2012. Are people this stupid to elect another Bush?
The Bush family have had 2 members in Washington and both screwed up. I don't think the American people can survive a 3rd. Let's end it NOW!!! This country doesn't need another Bush, now or ever. Let Jeb find some other way to make a living. There's always McDonald's or Wal-Mart!
Will the nightmare ever end. Please people of Florida don't let this guy anywhere near DC.
NOt another Bush , Look at just one did in only eight years , What next ??? Palin in 2012 ??? Come on The republicans need to stop picking the creme' dela creme of the Idiot tree....
Oh mamma mia,
another one???
please, let's stop him ...............
Floridians dont need such a curse, we are nice people
Stop saying it's a Florida "local-politics" thing. Jeb's been in our face for years, and since he went nutzo over the Terry Schiavo affair he's a national figure. Every American is allowed to think of him as a weasel, desperately craving power and influence, browbeaten by his weird old daddy until he'd do anything he was told. Despising rich kids is second nature to us Americans on account of our freedom and liberty, you know.
ARE WE ALL NUTTTTSSS NO WAY
Not Another Bush !!! I mean look at just one bush did to the country in 8 years ..... What next ??? Palin in 2012 ??? The republicans need to stop picking the Creme' dela Creme' of the Idiot tree ....
TO Leslie: You are a total idiot. To make matters worse you can't spell, and your grammer is even worse. YES you are obviously defined as an "Airhead Bama Booster". I'm suprised you are even able to read.
I wonder if goofy jeb or shall i say (JETHRO -CLAMPIT LOOK ALIKE) brother G.W. will do any campaining for him?:) Another problem he may have is when his daughters drug addict friends come out of the woodwork could be a huge prob for jethro
I am a Florida Democrat and I will say that I will do ANYTHING to prevent Jeb Bush from being elected in Congress. Of all the Bushes, I sincerely hate this Bush more than any of them. He is the worst Governor ever. He's the one responsible for our horrible education system.
Jeb Bush does not represent my state and he never will.
Please, someone nominate Robert Wexler for Senate.
Anyone. Except. Bush. Enough is enough!!
Jeb seems to have more brains than the rest of the family, but I have had enough of that family, period.
Can we find a good star Democrat to run for the Senatorial seat in Florida and real soon. Lets get the Republicans out of office in Florida. The sooner the better!!! We've got to get moving on this.
Since you mention it, I would favor a Constitutional amendment barring any close relative of a former president from holding political office for fifty years. Call it the "No Bush Left Behind" Law.
If Georgia can elect a thug like Saxby Chamblis, why not Jeb? We will never learn, do we? How can we forget Jeb's politicizing of Terry Schiavo?
It should be part of the constitution,no more than TWO members from any ONE family should be able to occupy the White House.
America does not need another BUSH . They are just like the terrorists--just occupying space.
ARG... I just lost my lunch...
48 days till the end of the Bush administration.
This is truly bad news! This country cannot afford another Bush in the White House and a Senate run could only mean that Jeb's eventual target is just that. Dems need to fight this eventuality starting NOW!!!
To nc-doc that is because those you cited never tried to screw over the American people like all of the Bushes. This country deserves better then the Bushes.
Excuse me for going to throw up.
Never gonna' happen in this State. I think the Bush name is to toxic, and will be until the next generation is dead and gone. If he is elected it surely will be a sign of the "End Times". However, I didn't think we would vote for George W. in 2004 and I was worng.
remember terry shavio? this is the man that butted into a family decision because the parents would not accept the fact that when terry married her husband has the right to determine the course of treatment. he then started the whole fiasco that followed. this man should never run for public office. he would stick his nose and ideas into areas are for family decisions only. please, don't have this man in office again.
We should never let another Bush near Washington DC again. I'm sorry, but this country will take years to recover from his brother's administration.
Yet another Bush in office? Hopefully he will realize the damages caused by his brother W. and find another line of work.
Right now the Bush name has been a train wreck, so he may have a hard time getting any where. With a name like Jeb, he could a part in the Dukes of Hazzard. Or a remake of HeeHaw!
NEVER AGAIN. THE BUSH CRIME FAMILY MUST NEVER BE ALLOWED TO INTRUDE INTO AMERICAN POLITICS AGAIN.
The Bush family ... far too much ego ... far too little talent!
I think the Bush "dynasty" is a lot better than the Kennedy "dynasty". There are WAY too many Kennedy's sticking their nose into everything and at least, as far as I know, Bush has not killed someone with his car and then played "injured" while his family & cohorts tried to make everyone believe he did all he could. Yeah Right. Guess the good thing is Kennedy will never attempt to run for president again. The one and only time he ran, people couldn't talk enough about Chappaquidick. What a joke that family is. Sad to say, he is the senator from my state. So just remember, there are MUCH, MUCH WORSE people than a Bush you could have for president. ANY KENNEDY!!!
...and you know the sad truth is, this Bush will win simply because people are sheep and fail to make informed votes. You know that Daddy Bush always wanted Jeb to be president, not George. Jeb was/is the Bush golden child and due to unfortunate circumstances and his older brother's stupidity, has been written off due to the Bush name and legacy.
If he runs, he will win....my prediction. And, in 8-12 years we will see the Bush family "grow" back into another presidential run....another obvious prediction.
Please people, let's all do our part to maintain awareness and strive to return this country to some beacon of intelligence and leadership for ourselves and the world. A return to the Bush legacy is unacceptable. Honestly, I would take the Clinton legacy over the Bush version ANYTIME.
No more Bush family...ever.
Enough is enough! Hopefully Bush family can find other business to do to show their talent, I mean talent, to save their reputation.
I have taken my time and read through all of the comments, I have seen words like "obamaiacs", and "stupid liberals". My question and comment for the residents of Florida who ultimately have the last word if such a situation were to occur, how do you say not to judge a person based on his last name, his grandfather Prescott Bush helped fund The Nazi movement, his father George H.W. Bush forced his way on the political scene by using his influence to become a vice president of a President didnt like him and then became a President who was of no value and directed the country into a useless war and then George W. Bush became president after inherting a wonderful country with a surplus enjoying peace and prosperity and ruined that by creating a defecit so large it's unbelievable, finished up his dads issue with Sadamm and steered us through a near recession and then finally to a complete recession. My queestion are you crazy, how do you see this history and say give him a chance; to do what kill us all.. Please make comments that make sense.
Oh God please not another Bush.
Does the name Terry Schiavo ring a bell with anyone?????
No.
He helped his brother cheat his way to the White House.
in 2000, we don't need another Texas Horse Thief in Washington.
Jeb will have no problem winning Florida.
No, that would totally bring down the cumulative IQ of the senate significantly. It would also pave the way for idiots like Jessica Simpson and Tom Cruise to be senators too.
Hopefully Floridians will remember what he and Kathryn Harris did during the 2004 presidential election, and just say no to more Bush!
Carol from Wisconsin
Yeah, the Democrats should be mature any pure like you Republicans ... on which planet is Wisconsin located???
Thought Jeb was too busy screwing Katherine Harris, the original Mabeline queen, before Wasilla Hillbilly Sara took over that role.
And Jeb was a TERRIBLE govenor, just ask Charlie about all the things Jeb messed up that he had to clean up.
Well maybe Jeb can screw both Harris and Palin. Or maybe his daughter is in need of more Xanax!!!
The republicans need to get rid of the Bush name and focus on people with a potential future in politics... Eric Cantor for president 2012
OMG another Bush!!!!!
Ugh. Please, the WORLD has a Bush hangover. Too bad it was George who's the eldest, because Jeb probably was far more qualified to be President. That said – enough. If we wanted a monarchy we wouldn't have fought a Revolution,
Comparing the Bushes with the Kennedys and Clintons is comparing lemons with oranges. The Bush family Y chromosome appears to be defective and the American people paid the penalty twice. Let's not try for a third one. Some families have strains of stupidity, and this appears to be one of them. Please, God, no more Bushes nowhere, no time, no how.
People: – Jeb Bush (if you can believe it) is EXTREMELY well liked in Florida even after he helped W steal the 2000/2004 elections.
We would need to really get out the vote and have a really strong candidate in order to overcome Jeb.
Please Lord not another Bush!
I'm not surprised at the comments I've seen here today. Every time I visit this website I am reminded of all the left-wing radicals who are so full of hate it fogs up their eyeballs so they can't see the end of their noses. He isn't going to run for King. He is only running for a seat in the Senate. Yeah, keep bringing up Ronald Reagan. I love being reminded of my favorite President. He wasn't perfect, but he was the best of my generation. And I've lived for a long time and seen a lot.
NO THANK YOU, WE HAD ENOUGH OF THE BUSHES
jeb please run. it will continue the bush derangement syndrome and keep these libs busy and not screwing up the country more.
Sure why not? I can't think of any reason that Jeb BUSH would have a hard time getting elected.
As a life-long moderate Republican, I can honestly say we've had two Bushes too many! Thank you very much, but no way Jebadiah!!!
All of you that use these post boards to bash anyone and everyone are seriously sad. Who CARES what his last name is? Just because he is a Bush doesnt mean that he is like his brother, thas is just becoming another form of predjudice. I do not live in Florida and I can't claim to know much about Jeb Bush and his views but he must have done something right to have such a good approval from those who live in Florida. Before some of you say "Must be a Bush supporter" I can say that I did help vote Bush in for President, I can also say I have disagreed with a lot of his choices and agreed with few. However, it is a moot point now with a new President about to be elected. Why doesnt everyone just see what the new President can do? and stop bashing the one currently in office's family just because they have the same last name. All of you who seem to just want to say rude things without any reason need to grow up. To those who have legitimate reasons... good for you. You atlease seem educated. Having your views heard and saying rude things are completely different.
Excellent
Is anyone even suprized by this? what a waste of time and money.
Jeb Bush helped his bro, George, get into the White House with
his crooked tricks in 2000. Thanks to Jeb, we have two wars, a
recession going into a depression. Jeb is a creep just like W.
and we don't need anymore Bush's anywhere in Congress or
the White House. The Bush's are only for the wealthy and
the oil companies. Obama/Biden will now have to fix ALL of
the problems caused by the Bush!
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
This country cannot afford another Bush!!!!!
They're bacccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccck!
Could this family just dissapear? They are like zombies and locusts they are every where and appear when you least want them too. He won't win... The last name Bush is now a term used for failure. Florida, be smart and get the Bush family out of here!!!
Really bad idea. Jeb is the reason Florida is in such dire financial straits now.
Another Bush?!? Yes please. And I'll be checking to see if my new garbage disposal works with the one remaining hand I have left. Haven't we already learned this lesson?
just judge a person on the principals/ policies he /her stand for ,
good leaders are given by GOD
I think, with his approval rating and all, he could make a senate run. But before decalring his candidacy, he should construct a way to seperate him from his unpopular brother. If he can't find a way to do that; he shouldn't run. But if he can find a way to do this, he should seriously consider running.
Awesome! We love Jeb down here in Florida. He left the governors mansion with a job approval rating in the upper 70's.
The next 4 years of Obama are going to be painful, having another Bush in the White House is what America Needs!!
Truth Hurts
Enough is enough, this family has robbed America blind. No more Bush's in public office.
Bill Kast
Like Hillary once said, America will rise from the Ashes of the Bushes...
Thanks, but no thanks...
If the conservatives were not so stupid another bush would not stand a chance but we can trust conservative stupidity especially when Jeb invokes the hate of Gays and the immigrants. You can bet all those religious right would be voting for him.
oh! lord! please! please! not again. we have suffered enough for the last 8 years we do not need any more sufferings. PEOPLE OF FLORIDA I BEG YOU PLEASE DON'T LET IT HAPPEN
PLEASE FL don't send another BUSH to Washington – You gave us the first one and look what happen to the country!
No more son of a bush, PLEASE!!!!!
Oh, I forgot, daddy Bush was the first one – We need to "Stay out fo the Bushes!"
Jeb Bush scares me as much George Bush. In some ways, Jeb Bush may be worse than our current President. I would pick Mel Martinez over Jeb Bush any day....
Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush!
Bring your older brother along once in a while, to stick his finger in some of the liberals eyes so that I can get a good chuckle.
I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't having a nightmare.
Please no more Bush's! Our country has had enough harm over 2. We don't need strike 3 we are out.
BUSH'S GO HOME!
Another Bush For President you say? Uh Huh When hell frezzes over
Looks like The Dems can pick up another Senate seat in 2010. Run Jebby Run
This would not surprise me at all. he should of been presidnet in the first place.!!!!
Chuck you;ve got a realproblem. Go get educated then comment!!
What a bunch of hate filled people. Can any of you speak your minds without being so ugly and hateful?
He certainly has the right to do so if he chooses!!! However given his brother's reputation and what the name "Bush" has become to imply he will have great difficulty A) to win B) to convince he is different C) to actually be functional without being every time compared to George W. If we believe in movie "W", brother George screwed it up all for everybody : )
And for those of you conclusion jumper, where does it say he wants to president?
I just have two words... Terri Schiavo
God please save us from the killer "shrubs". Take it from a Texan, please don't elect anymore of these fools!
bushes are banned from decision making jobs for now, please tell him to go play in Maine
I live in Florida and 99% of all the problems Florida has came Jeb.
A real "special interest " leader.
I hope everyone in Fl. inderstands this.
I love the hospitality of all the moronic Obamanites and other leftists on this sight.
Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush! Bush!
Wonderful! I think the whole Bush family are great people who really care. His brother will be missed as our president. God Bless you all.
Just because Jeb can speak better than his brother doesn't make him more palatable to the electorate. He's actually much more dangerous. Remember the Terry Shivo debacle? Martinez was a joke and needs to be replaced by a democrat!
Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton, Bush....
WHEN WILL IT END!!
Jeb Bush is a good man. it is bizarre to read Dems trashing a person because of his relatives actions. Shame on you, Liberals! If I did think bad about Democrats, I think WORSE NOW !
Pat F.,
Well, just goes to show our educational system has slipped considerably.
I've got some cheese for all you whiners if you are interested.
Go Bush!
I've never seen a family filled w. so many corrupt individuals. PLEASE don't let him win!
Have mercy on us all! We absolutely do not ever need another Bush anywhere near Washington D.C.
wasn't he governor of the state that rigged the recount? yeah, like we need another bush in office...
Why do they think they are so entitled? I will say as a former Floridian, he has more sense than his brother which is not saying much. But give us a break!!! "BUSH" is the newest four letter word!!!
Please. This guy is a joke, just like his family.
This is the same crackpot who thinks that Republicans should setup a "shadow government" to run their own agenda behind the scenes and away from public scrutiny.
Send all of the Bushes off packing to Guantanamo.
As a Floridian I was in high school from 99 to 03 of Jeb Bush's term.
He cut funding for education so low that our school did not have enough paper for us to receive handouts so we were forced to write most things by hand. Additionally, my jr and sr year most bathrooms had to be locked because there was not enough toilet paper for our school. We brought toiletries to schools as service projects for the National Honor Society I was in.
Lastly, Jeb supported the FCAT which is a state wide standardized test that was ineffective in mearsuring and predicting scholastic apptitude. According to the test I was suposed to repeat high school. However, I somehow mangaged to graduate with a 4.0 and with Honors and earn a B.S. Psychology with honors. Oh yeah, when asked to take the test, Jeb Bush said he did not have to prove anything!!!!!
No More Bush
One, Two, Three strikes you're out at the old ball game!!!
BUSH / PALIN 2012
NO< NO< NO< NO<
DADDY AND MOMMY GO TO REHAB !
Bush is the reason I am no longer a Republican (now an independant voter). I did not vote for Bush (in either election) and would never vote for anybody close to him, let alone family. If the RNC is stupid enough to even consider this idea, you can count on another Democrat as president. "Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me"!!!
So instead of looking at a person's accomplishments, ideas, etc., a majority of you judge people based on their families. What sense does that make? I am utterly different than my family and I'm sure you are too. Let's just grow up a bit and look at individuals instead of last names.
Jeb was a crucial member of the PNAC that used deceipt to launch the Iraq war in violation of both moral and international law....he is just as much a criminal and terrorist as his dumber brother The Decider. Plus he pulled strings to get the 2000 election rigged here in Florida. NO to him in ANY office, much less the White House!
Nastrodamus said, "when the third become the ruler in the New World, the war that end ends all wars will begin........"
Just what we need from the third Bush...The World War III ..
All you people with cruel comments, STOP the blame. President Bush did his best. What goes around comes around. You all will get yours.Nasty people have nothing but bad luck in life. You all sound so unhappy. Always blaming others.I bet you all voted for this Obama well just remember folks in a few months you all voted for him. Things are going to get worse.
Barricade 95 and block all other roads to DC. Keep him out of Washington.
I think Jeb feels that he deserves the presidency. After all, he through the 2000 Florida election so that his brother could be president. So we have Jeb to thank for 8 years of hell!
Jeb! is smarter and better than W, which ain't saying much. But he won't win. He won reelection in 2002, when his brother was still popular and BEFORE the Terri Shiavo fiasco. Bush fatigue is real. 2 years won't be enough for Jeb! to distance himself from the memory of his brother. He's considering a run, but I bet he sits 2010 out.
NOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STOP THE INSANITY -
Pls, fellow Americans living in Florida, please do not put this country in any more jeopardy! The Bush FAMILY is toxic, conniving and dangerous - not to mention, just plain stupid!
NO MORE STUPID PRESIDENTS or SENATORS - or for that matter, NO MORE STUPID PEOPLE NEAR THE LEVERS OF POWER THAT ARE PART OF THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT!!!!!!!!!
We're screwed if these people are allowed to resurface.
As a Florida resident, I will say that Jeb Bush is smart and a decent seemingly sincere person. When George was running for president people were saying that Jeb is considered the smart one. He was for the most part a reasonable governor. He did however manage to offend and upset a good portion of the Florida electorate and if he chooses to run will have a very difficult time.
All I can say is that the Bush family must have very THICK skins to think that any self respecting human would vote for any member of the anti Christ family. They have done enough damage, not only in this country, but around the world which will take a long time to heal. !!!
Please...if there is a God...don't let this happen! We have suffered enough! Fellow Floridians...a call to (figurative) arms! The state is under attack! The Bushes are like vampires...they drink our blood and they never die!
Bush Palin in 2012, what a ticket ! with those two running our country corporations will have full authority to bankrupt themselves once more.
Wow, I wonder if we'll have any trouble tying him to George Bush
WHAT.......The U.S. cannot afford another Bush in Washington
Vote against Jeb. He was a sorry governor, ruined state government. Try to get services from state agencies after the huge cuts in staff, with little or no raises to the remainingemployees who had to shoulder the additional load. This was while the economy was very strong. I can't think of a single thing about him that would recommend him for a government position, elected or non-elected.
What the world needs is yet another Bush and a Palin press conference.
Oh nooo, not another one! Will we be destined to have them come back every several years to wreak havoc like the locusts do in Africa??
Actually, Jeb wasn't that bad of a Republican Gov. and he speaks Spanish. I would have prefered him as Prez than Dubya.
oh no not another bush in office in FLA. Jeb go far, far, far, away we have had enough of you and you dumb brother.
This man isn't fit to run a 7-eleven, much less my beautiful state or this NATION, for that matter.
I've lived through the Bush rule of America and my beloved Florida. If this man makes it anywhere near the Whitehouse, the world will collectivelt wipe us out for the dangerously high level of ignorance and stupidity.
Florida is my home and has been for 29 years. I dare you tell me I don't know what I'm talking about when I say this man is just another Bush menace. My kids have a terrible education to look forward to and insurance/property taxes that are beyond ridiculous.
Thanks a lot...JEB. Moron.
DON'T RUN PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!! JUST RETIRE THE BUSH NAME FROM POLITICS AND SAVE US ALL!!!!!!!!!! BUT HEY, IF FLORIDA VOTES HIM IN, THEY DESERVE WHAT THEY GET!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE SAME THING I SAID ABOUT AMERICA AND HIS BROTHER THE 2ND TIME AROUND!!!!!1
LOOK AT WHAT WE ARE DEALING WITH NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. Jeb Bush is W's older brother, not the other way around.
2. Most of you people are ridiculous. Supporting someone or opposing someone based solely on their last name....you're way better than that. Many of us have horrible fathers and brothers, do you want to be held accountable for their actions and mistakes.
3. The amount of hatred by you sickens me.
SHouldn't we wait until America has something of worth to steal before electing another Bush thief?
Oh HECK NO! That is one family that should take their defective genes and vacate any position of power. I'm hoping I never hear the Bush name again in Washington!
Man they just keep coming don't they.
I guess Dubyas daughters will run for president in the future too...or Jeb's kids (if he has any). Bushes go away!!!!
Jeb Bush sounds good to me.
PLEEZZZZZZZZZ say no we had enough with the Florida Vote Fix ,Which gave us your brother give it up we have had enough Bushes!!!!!
I am sure having a brother named George W. Bush won't help his chances. Besides, Jeb Bush is a crook too, he help steal the election from Al Gore in 2000, and it won't be forgotten!
NO WAY!!!! He was bad and inefficient in FL as governor !!! STAY HOME, RETIRE!! NO MORE BUSHES!!!
Common!!, just because they share the same last name does not mean anything. George W. and Jeb Bush are not the same person. Jeb Bush is actually very popular in Florida after several years as Governor. That is the difference!! Also, he has great executive experience and could be a great president!!! Nothing like his brother!!! He actually worked with Democrats in Florida to get things done!!!
Mmmm,,,,,I just remember. George W. was also very popular after two terms in Texas. BUT!!, well, no, they also said he had great executive experience. Aghh!! He also claimed he would work with Democrats like he did in Texas!!! Ohhh no!! They may actually be exactly the same guy!!!
We wont get fooled again, or will we??
Is there anyone, ANYONE, in the country who cares about what spews from the lips of Paul Begala?
The guy defines "irrelevant".
Keep Jeb Bush out of there, please. Haven't we suffered enough?
I wouldn't be surprised if America was dumb enough to put another Bush in office. Even though the Bush name is tainted right now. I just have a feeling 8 years from now, another Bush might rear it's ugly head.
Please, Jeb, stay away from Washington.
The country has suffered enough from the foibles of the Bush Family
I honestly think this guy is smart like his father. It goes to show that siblings are never the same in many ways.
I have had all I can stand of the Bush family.
I am tired of all the "dynasties" – Bush, Clinton, etc.... relatives should be discouraged from running...
Paul Begala looks and speaks like Gollum...
The tax payers of America just gave a blank check for 700 billion to unknown banks and you worry about this trivia?
Four words: HELL TO THE NAW!!!!!!!!
With his experience I think he will make great Sentor and I think Jeb Bush will be a sentor that votes!!
GOD HELP US, I LIVE IN FLORIDA & WHAT JEB DID TO THIS STATE (ALTHOUGH NOT AS BAD AS HIS OTHER TWO BROTHERS) IS CRIMINAL. HE HAS MADE A DISASTER OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM AND HIS COUSINS FCAT TEST (THAT JEB FAILED) HAS THE SCHOOLS IN A MAJOR DISASTER. NO ONE IS BETTER OFF NOW THEN BEFORE THAN BEFORE HE TOOK OFFICE. HOPEFULLY THE PEOPLE WON'T VOTE FOR ANY REPUBLICANS TO REPRESENT US AGAIN. TOO BAD MOST PEOPLE DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO THEIR STATE OFFICIALS WHEN THEY VOTE SO WE CAN OVERTURN THE STRONG HOLD ON OUR STATE OFFICES.
Terrible Governor. The new guy Christ did more to help the average guy in 6 months, then Jebbie did in 8. Before he left office, he gave billions back to his corporate buddies , and the state is suffering a deficit. Did nothing about the High property tax and homeowners insurance rates (Christ fixed those right away). Another incompetent, Bush!!
BUSH –like a rock, only dumber
I sincerely hope not?
Is this family going to destroy our country or what?
I grew up in Florida and went to school while Jeb was in office. He did everything he possibly could to RUIN education in Florida. I will NOT be voting for him.
Awesome... do it, Jeb!
Unlike the Kennedy's service doesn't mean a whole lot to the Bushes. They just want the power. They get in power and then give it away to any greedy opportunist who is man enough to take it (Cheney).
I don't trust the Bushes. George Sr. is a nice man who needed to retire along with Reagan. George W. is an idiot who was way over his head. Jeb Bush is an opportunist who will ride the name for all it's worth, which isn't a lot these day.
We have to be stuck on stupid to give any Bush ANY office. Haven't we suffered enough?
To those of you insisting on judging Jeb Bush on his record, let's begin with the skyrocketed cost of education in Florida, the property tax outrageous increases and the property insurance debacle we continue to live withdown here. We can end with his interference with the Terry Schiavo case and suspect collaberation pertaining to the general election. Judge fairly – not by party – and you'll see that his "record" is nothing to write home about.
I cannot believe the IDIOTS who still say the republicans stole the election in 2000. How about they stopped the democrats from stealing it in 2000 by not allowing the recount to only happen in democratic counties!
Get you facts straight people. But again, I guess someone in the democratic party has to actually tell you to believe the facts before you actually can do it on your own.
What sheep you all are!!!!!!
Haven't we learned from the first two? "Read my lips NO new Bush's!"
I voted for Obama and despite my deep disdain for Bush, I have heard of no faults of Jeb. In fact I wouldve rather had Jeb then George anyday. I wouldn't vote for him as president, however I wouldn't be so heartbroken if he was elected a senator.
There are just enough idiots out there who will vote for this moron. Enough is enough. Surely there are others who can be elected and provide a service for the people. I think the Bushes have depleated their brainpower.
AP in AUrora-No need to worry, the Peach State brain cramp is not necessarily representative of the rest of the Great Republic. I lived in Augusta for 3 years and have concluded that if the nation were a dog, GA and SC would be the rearmost parts, and I'm not talkin' about the tail and hocks, 'neither.
President of Pakistan hopefully.
We had a recession when the first Bush was in office, and we have had a recession now with the second Bush in office, haven't the Bushes made this country suffer enough? This family has brought this country to its knees, and they claim they love this country, I would hate to see what they would do if they hated this country? P.S. Please refrain from telling me that he is different from his brother, people already used that line for the current genius in office that he was different from his dad, and look what happened?
NO, NO, NO, please, God, NO....
If he runs I hope the people of FL elect anybody else by a wide margin. Send the Bush family the message that that are not wanted in politics anymore. Look what they have done to this great Country.
I guess it has to be Clintons or Bushes. Have we come to that ?
I knew when Mel left, Jeb would be right around the corner.
And it makes sense when you consider that after one term, the 2016 election will be upon us and his resume will include
1) governing/executive experience, of a major state no less.
2) legislative experience in the US Senate.
IF he can get around that Terri Schiavo issue, where I don't think he stepped ini to stop Mel Martinez, Bill Frist and Rick Santorum from ripping away her husband's legal rights as her guardian (and putting the case into federal court) then he's got a shot at getting a Bush back into the White House in 8 years.
Sorry about that folks, that's just the angle I see it working out.
OH NOOOO!!!
Are you kidding, I have a better chance....Why??? I'm not a BUSH
It will never happen. The Bush reign is over. We thank "W" for that!!
Folks will NEVER trust a Bush again...
@rockturner: Read something for a change. Every independent news organization which did a recount in Florida found that Bush WON Florida – by a lot.
You know, a lie retold a thousand times is still a lie.
After 12 years of being in the White House, wouldn't you run? He knows we are accustomed to Bushes in the WH, and that there are lots of people who would vote for him. He also knows that it doesn't take much for him to get back in the White House. Twelve years is not long enough, the Bushes want to be in power for twenty years. And some Americans are just crazy enough to see that happen.
The GOP is smart. They effectively crucified Carter and made his name synonymous to ineptitude. They want America to believe that no Democrat can run this country effectively. When are we going to wake up? Why do we allow people to tell us anything, and then not practice what they preach? No more. Enough of the lies and enough of the Bushes, we deserve more. George W. effectively ran this country in the ground. When we rescue it, we're not giving it back to a Bush.
This redicolous he needs to sit down and If the people are wise thay should make sure he does not get elected.He is a crook what about 2000 and 2004 with the election of the president.
Ask yourself why he he been hiding out??????
Remember those days a crook does not Change.
As a Republican I have to say, please God no. Haven't we had enough of these people? I say away with the Bushes and the Clintons.
His name is mud. We've had enough. George W. has soiled this country's good name enough. Not another Bush, please America, just say no.
God No!
NO MORE BUSHESAAAAAATTTTTIIIIIIINNNNN
Its perverted the way "uncle Jeb" gets his kicks by wielding power,
manipulating and controlling his "yes" people.
GO AWAY, All of you Bush people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JEB, JOIN GEORGE IN RETIREMENT PLEASE!!
Well, I know better. If this were a communist country we would be stuck with the Bushes forever. But it's not a communist country and there's a little thing called "a vote". You can be sure that I'm going to take my little vote and shout loudly and clearly that I in no uncertain terms want another Bush to go anywhere near my White House.
In case Jeb is hard of hearing:
NO WAY, NO HOW, NO JEB BUSH–NEVER!
Oh God No!! Even though he was our Governor(Florida) please Lord, we don't need anymore Bushes. Heaven help us if he gets in!!
yah, just what we need is another Bush to help mess up Washington even more. Keep outside the beltway Jeb. It's probably for the best interest of the country.
The Bush family had done enough damage to this country. They need to go away.
The sad part is that he has a favorable rating in Florida, and that is where he would be elected. The rest of us have no say in whether we have to have another Bush in politics. Hope they see what a fiasco he would be and elect somebody else.
He wont get 20% of the VOTE THE NAME BUSH WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY RIGHT NEXT TO CAIN ,HITLER, AND VANILLA ICE
No more Bushes!!!
The only Bush I want to see in the future is the beer.
Because the people named Bush are not much smarter than the beer itself.
At least Bush beer is less filling. America and indeed the world have had more than their fill of the Bush dynasty.
Dynasty? Let's hope that's all they do: die nasty.
I am a Floridian, so I'd like to say no one ever asked me about his approval ratings, if they had maybe he would have had a 59% rating. He let homeowners insurance and property taxes run amok. He screwed up the education system and tried to privatize as many State government jobs as he could. Charlie Christ had to hit the ground running to give Floridians some type of relief. Just as Obama has to do to clean up W's mess. Everyone in Florida is not stupid, but we probably fall in the 40%. Just imagine having been governed by two Bushes at the same time.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water. BUSH III !
If he is the smart one he'd run from that idea.
Trim your eyebrows.
NO MORE BUSH'S ANYPLACE, ANYTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're missing the point. He was one of the top five most popular governors based on favorability ratings for six straight years. He's a smart guy and obviously did a great job in Florida.
Lucky for him, he's a lot different than GW. Hey, I'm sure you all loved JFK and his brother murdered someone and left her at the bottom of a lake. You can't punish people for having crazy siblings.
Two of these guys are enough. And, even two terms of the latter is way too much. Please, spare me the craziness of another one in Washington.
I am a yellow-dog Dem, originally from Arkansas, and I still remember my dad went out and bought 2 good pairs of work shoes when Ike was elected. Didn't think he would be able to afford more soon.
But to the point. Jeb surely can't be any worse than Dad and W., but why take the chance?
I'm 81 and don't expect to have to worry about new work shoes.
How would any of you like being held responsible for something you didn't do. Jeb Bush is not George Bush and shouldn't be treated as such.
If your brother were a bank robber, would you want people to treat you as a criminal? I don't think so.
He was a good governor during his tenure and I think the people of FL will remember his record as Governor and not his brothers record as President.
Jeb has star power? So what? Sarah Palin has star power, meaning energy, personality, and charisma. All of that can obfuscate an utter dearth of competence and trustworthiness among those who lack the ability to see deeper than the surface. The Bushes and their ilk have brought this country to rock bottom. We now have the perspective we need to recover and thrive once more.
Obama has energy, personality and charisma, as well as the intelligence, integrity, and solid ideas the Bushes and Republicans in general lack.
Unfortunately, for him, Jeb has a very unpopular last time. It's just possible that he is the only member of that family who actually has intelligence and morality. I'm saddened for him that he has to fall on his brother's sword.
Weren't the first two Bushes enough of an example of what a complete farce this family is?!?!?!
The only thing good I have to say about Jeb is he appears to know how to speak correct syntactic english.
I would think his extramarital affairs would limit his ascendancy.
Please aren't we burnt-out enough already on the Bush family dynasty?
It is bad enough that today as I type this there has been a member of the Bush and Clinton family as President or VP going all the way back to 1980!!!
Isn't it bad enough that today as I type this there has been a member of the Bush and Clinton family as President or VP going all the way back to 1980!?
As an American and a Floridian I'm sick of being "Bushwacked". Let him run. He will be soundly defeated.
George and Barbara must have been on drugs when they had these kids. They grew up to be selfish and ignorant. But I guess when you have money, brains don't matter.
If Mitt Romney looks like a greasy used car salesman then Jeb Bush
looks like an overweight miami real estate agent who wants to sell you beach front property.
Hey, Florida, get real for once ... you saddled this country with the single worst President in history. You people did this.
Please God show some remorse and take some responsibility for the mess your boy George W. foisted on us and the world.
Now you want to elect ANOTHER Bush to a position of national leadership ??? You people have been spending way too much time in the sun without your sunblock.
BTW ... the old man wasn't such a great leader either. The only thing that elected him in 1988 was his ability to inject racism into the Presidential campaign.
another bush??????
please go help US ALL
run jeb, but not for senate.
THERE IS THIS SAYING FOOL ME ONCE SHAME ON YOU
FOOL ME TWICE SHAME ON ME
BUSH YEARS ARE OVER
Oh great THREE FAILED Bushes!
America can not handle or DESERVE 3 FAILURES!
No More Bush's!!!
Say it isn't So!!!
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"bush" will be a whipping boy term for the Democratic pols for the next generation just a "Hoover" was the whipping boy term for the Democrats from the 30s to the 60s and as "Carter" was the whipping boy term for reSCUMlican VERMIN since 1980.
People in FL...have you lost your minds? Do you remember Gov. Jeb Bush? He was a total disaster (except when it came to hurricanes). As a teacher in FL that now ranks 50th thanks to Bush/Crist policies, we CANNOT let this man run for anything except garbage collector!!
Oh God no not another one.
I feel for Jeb. He is the smart one, the one everyone thought would be President. hey, if Florida wants him, whatever.
But, that should be set as his level of competence–senator. No cabinet posts, no VP slot, and, for the love of God, no Presidential campaign.
mike @10:45-why put that post on this thread and show your ignorance?
Even if Jeb Bush is twice as smart as Georgie W, he's still a lame choice for the senate. He'll be just as lame as his lame duck brother.
I would like to think that Florida has come to it's senses by now, but I could be wrong!
I think Jeb should run. for one thing it keeps the bush name in the newspapers. this is bound to be good for Obama. It also cemments the notion of a gop incapable of doing anything but making the same mistakes again and again. go Jeb! Between Boehner, Chambliss and Jeb it also clearly shows the republicans as the party for southern whites of a certain outlook .
The cards are on the table.
go Bush, I love to see demorats whin all the time. We have seen what happen to our country since the the dem took congress. Lowest approval rating in history.
Good grief! FLA would be as dumb as GA, if they elect JEB to the senate. By all accounts GEORGE was the smarter one; given how well that worked out, we're supposed to now think JEB belongs in the senate? It takes some real gullable beings to follow this [R] fairytale.
NOT ANOTHER BUSH!!! Pleeeeease! Anything but another corrupt failure! Did you know what Jeb Bush's last job was??? HE WAS FINANCIAL ADVISOR to LEHMAN BROTHERS!!!! He's also a religious nutcake.
REMEMBER TERRY SCHIAVO!!!! That will be the rallying cry of the anti-Jeb community. Schiavo was a pathetic joke. It happened under Jeb's watch. Sure he was just the Governor, but he could have stood up and stopped it. Instead he let it go on and turned the private hardships of a family into a political firefight. That was pathetic!!!! Jeb dug his own grave and doesn't need his big brothers help in losing an election.
Please Florida, you're better than this!
Not in that tie.
this freak wants the GOP to set up a "shadow government".
thanks but no thanks to freaks like jeb.
@Chris W:
George is the elder brother, by around seven years.
If you're going to get snotty about disputing facts, maybe you should check yours first.
To the poster who thought Jeb was the older brother...
Dubya is the oldest child born in July 1946. Jeb was born in Feb. 1953. Jeb has always been the "golden" child in the eyes of his parents while Dubya was the "problem" child. They wanted Jeb to run for President, not Dubya. I personally think they all should just "go away".
Push him back, way back! He paved the way for his brother to get into office, so he should share some of the blame. And where is Ms. Harris? I hope she is not mismanaging another office!
It's time for Change, not regression!
Good grief!! After 12 years of the Bush family in the White House, do you really think that Jeb is any different? Just goes to show that ignorance does NOT skip a generation. Florida voters: take a good, long, hard look ..... I can't believe there is not a better choice in the great state of Florida.
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Not another one!! Hasn't this country suffered enough?!?!
Just what we need. Another Bush in national politics. I'm shocked that he could actually win in Florida.
Tim Fleming
author, "Murder Of An American Nazi"
eloquentbooks.com
It's interesting to read comments from people who say you shouldn't dislike Jeb just because he is a Bush. Well I live in Florida and was here while Jeb was governor and can tell you he operates just like his brother. He is for turning government run entities over to big business, he eliminated any and all competition instead of working with them, he grabbbed authority away from the other governing bodies of the state and put it where he wanted it, appointed cronies to positions not based upon ability, and generally did what he wanted. IS THIS REALLY WHAT YOU WANT AGAIN!!!
I will travel to Florida with an entourage of supporters for the OTHER person running against Jeb. Stop the Republican madness now.
Same name, same gene pool, same problem. NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are all crazy. Those of us that actually live in Florida love Jeb Bush! He'd have my vote in 2010, and since none of you live in this district, your votes don't count.
Be afraid!!! Be VERY afraid!!!!
Hey JEFF-
I hate to break it to you but several people, including PRESIDENTS, listens to Paul Begala. Get over it, he's smarter than you are.
To Pat F: It doesn't matter if you are Magna Carta Lordy, you are still a ZERO!
To Alan: I'll help you get tkts to leave the country forever!
LIGHT of the world, Please shine some LOVE in Malcontents (R)!
I hope you all would like to be judged based on your relatives.
Leave Jeb alone. He's not George. And his son, whose name is George, is going to be a big one day.
What a bunch of jerks the majority of you are!
God help us all. NO MORE BUSH IN OFFICE – EVER!!!
This whole family should retreat to an island and never be heard from again. Jeb. Mr. "Rush to get the Senate to oppose taking Terry Schiavo off life support." Is this the kind of action we can expect from him?
yuck
The United States cannot afford any more Bushes in office.
No more Bushes! No More Bushes! No More Bushes!
Great. That's just what we need, another Bush in government. With that said Jeb's time as governor leads me to believe he would be the least damaging of the Bush crew, but I still would prefer to have the Bush's continuous failures confined to the private sector instead of in government.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! PLEASE NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! After what his brother and Father did we can not except another BUSH!!! NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
not another bush. each time a bush is in ofc, the economy get worse. even through this one is "thinking" about running for the senate. Heaven help that state. NO MORE BUSHES!!
The only difference between Jeb and George is that Jeb looks smarter than George and he only has to comb his hair to do that.
If Bush succeeds, I will run for Senate too.................
I propose a new constitutional amendment banning Bush family members (including extended family) from public service of any type. They are just too incompetent to let them play with things of importance.
As much as I despise W,it would be wrong to make Jeb suffer for his brothers sins.
Mary-We are still the majority...hahahaHOHOHO!
This is almost Biblical. Jeb is the real brains in the family, but his brother got the birthright because he arrived first. I strongly endorse a run by Jeb. The Bush connection will not be a roadblock. He should go for the Senate seat full steam ahead. Run, Jeb, run.
just another crook to the political process..... deport the bum
Just what USA needs, another Bush to really mess things up.
not another bush.plz. go away. they seem to get dumber and dumber. i feel sorry for Florida is he does. just remember the diaster of the hanging chads.
just send him to Russia with Palin–birds of a feather
I think we had enough of the Bushes. If he ever runs for president he's DEFINITELY not getting my vote.
This one might make the country worst than what W did.
To much bold ambition in one family...we've had enough of them.
Please no more of the Bush family. We have seen and been through enough of their mishandling our Nation. Just please stay home and out of the political limelight.
The apple don't fall too far from the tree.
I wondered how long it would be before another BUSH decided to run for a political office. I really thought Jeb would try for the White House this year but guess he decided to let his familys (wife, children, mother, father and of course brothers) reputation calm down a little. Lets see how long it takes for the American voter to forgot how much damage THE BUSHES have done to the United States AND Florida in the Bush quest for ruling the world. Maybe Jebs wife and kids will give up their bad habits (stealing, alcohol and drugs) but I don't know how he can repair or out live his helping his brother steal the two elections that got George into the White House in the first place.
Just Say NO!!! pretty please
President Jeb Bush and VP Sarah Palin 2012
OMG. have we not learned from Daddy and Jr - and now baby brother. Where are you americans , what does it take for people to take notice that this is very very wrong and downright scary. ,Plz put your thinking cap on and yes THINK. PW
Jeb my friend I can save you a whole lot of trouble by telling you that YOU DON'T HAVE A PRAYER!
jeb bush is directly responsible for several florida scientists being fired for collecting water quality data that showed the water in the everglades might as well come directly from a cow's rear end. there are several lawsuits against the state for these ridiculous firings. all we need is for this dude to be anywhere near the us capitol!
My drunk brother did it, why can't I??
DON'T RUN
Let Jeb run so that we can have a real investigation of the 2000 Florida election fraud.
Lets find out how Bush Sr. Made Jeb Bush put Florida in favor of George Bush Jr.
May Jeb lose his campaign due to family corruption.
The fact that you still claim he 'GAVE' his brother Florida shows your idiocy.
Remove the tin foil hat and take the florida election movies back to blockbuster.
W had EASY terms as Texas' governor. Jeb...not so much. Multiple Hurricanes, etc...
The fact that the democrats openly admit that they like him is enough for me.
Well, he wouldn't have to run–he could just waddle in unopposed. But, please, no more Bush presidents, OK. We don't need a Bush dynasty.
DEAR GOD NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeb Bush was the financial adviser to Lehman Brothers!
Make the Bush's, ALLof them, GO AWAY!!!!
The first Bush took us to war
The second Bush kept us in war
A third Bush will give us Armageddon and famine
I am not a fan of George Bush at all. However, I was a fan, and still am a fan of Jeb Bush. Honestly I think the people on here are being unfair towards him. How many of you are Floridians...I am. I remember how hard he worked for us in 2004 after four hurricane devastated this state. If he works that hard in the senate, he has my vote regardless of his party or his brother.
The comparison between George W. Bush and Sarah Palin were scary- they talk the same, they walk the same and they are both dumb and inarticulate....I would love for the repubs to let her become the candidate in 2012- she's a sure loser. She can get the uneducated southern yahoos to vote for her while the other 90% of us will vote for someone who can actually do something positive for our country...and perhaps Jeb will dumb himself down enough to be her running mate...this is probably as good as the repubs can do...they've become a pathetic lot.
Oh my gosh, is this family ever going to go away? Have you ever heard the old saying, "three strikes you are out."
Jeb better stay where the Repubs need him the most. On the Vote Counting Commite.
some men like Bush and Romney they don't know the meaning of the word "no". You've got to slap them in the face, watch them lose an election by a great margin, bring them to their knees and finally they will learn the meaning of the word "no". and the meaning of "we don't like them".
why can you post the ost inane comments immediatley? my God the bias is so obvious!
One of the wonderful things about Florida politics is that the old politicos rise from the grave every couple of years like vampires, trying to live off the lifeblood of the electorate. If there isn't a place for them, somebody will create a position for them .
Witness Bush cronie Tom Feeney's republican dominated congressional district, made for him after his state house position ended, and which he lost after being exposed as currupt. So we have put up with them over and over, just in different jobs.
The neocons voted in W. because they hoped that he wouldn't fall far from the Bush family tree and look at the mess we're in now, with a record defecit, two wars and a recession. Pinning their hopes on the Bush brand is like eating rotten apples from the same barrel: well, maybe they're not all bad.....
Remember that the deciding state during the Bush/ Gore election was Florida. Sure helps that the person running the elections in Florida under Jeb was also the state campaign chairperson for G.W.. Bush. If Jeb would have done the honorable thing and had someone else administer the elections, maybe the outcome would have been very different. Jeb allowed a flawed election to take place, making Florida the laughing stock of the world just to further the political career of his idiot brother.
No more Bush.......
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!