April 24th, 2008
01:55 PM ET
15 years ago

Jenna Bush may not back McCain

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(CNN) - President Bush was quick to endorse John McCain when the Arizona senator wrapped up his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

But another Bush might not be so sure.

Speaking with CNN's Larry King Wednesday night, Jenna Bush said she hasn't decided yet who she will vote for in November.

"I don't know," Jenna Bush, daughter of President and Mrs. Bush, said when asked if she will back McCain.

"Of course [I am open]. I mean, who isn't open to learning about the candidates and I'm sure that everybody's like that," she added.

Though the younger Bush conceded she has "been too busy with books to really pay that much attention."

Meanwhile, mother Laura Bush was quick to affirm that she will be voting for the Republican candidate in the fall.

The two appeared on the show to discuss Jenna Bush's upcoming wedding next month.

"[It will be] outdoors, very small wedding, you 'know, very small, all relatives, our families, really, kind of big," Jenna Bush said. “So it's half-family and then half very close friends."


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soundoff (388 Responses)
  1. Michael

    I just spoke to Jenna and she is supporting Hillary Clinton. We all should support Hillary. She is wonderful

    April 24, 2008 01:11 pm at 1:11 pm |
  2. peter

    Regardless if she is President Bush's daughter, who cares what some young rich kid, who has never gone without anything in her life thinks. Give me a break. Is she really going to sway the vote?

    April 24, 2008 01:11 pm at 1:11 pm |
  3. Isaac Brooklyn NY

    Who cares?

    April 24, 2008 01:11 pm at 1:11 pm |
  4. Gonzales, TX

    I had the impression that Jena was Daddy's little girl. Good to know she has a mind of her own. There's hope for her yet!

    Best wishes on your wedding.

    April 24, 2008 01:11 pm at 1:11 pm |
  5. scooby

    How desperate of the Obama Camp (CNN) must be, when they imply a Bush vote for Obama! Do the commenters here really consider that an endorsement? Whatever it takes to feel righteous, I suppose. She is a secret Obama admirer, you know, just like her father...

    April 24, 2008 01:11 pm at 1:11 pm |
  6. Dal

    Give her credit for standing up and choosing the better candidate. I hope that she will vote for Obama.
    Go Jenna make history.

    April 24, 2008 01:12 pm at 1:12 pm |
  7. ana

    Vote for Obama and you WILL be standing in line for toilet paper. You will work for one reason...to pay taxes, and if you think gas is expensive now and the economy is bad now, vote for "Nobama" and you will wish you didn't.

    April 24, 2008 01:13 pm at 1:13 pm |
  8. Pete, NC

    Jenna is smart vote for change, not McCain.

    Obama 08!

    April 24, 2008 01:13 pm at 1:13 pm |
  9. Jo, ATL GA

    Its a shame women can join together regardless of what they think of her. They are missing a big opportunity.

    At least the blacks are joining together even when they know he won't do anything for them.

    April 24, 2008 01:14 pm at 1:14 pm |
  10. Anonymously ANNOYED

    Whooooooo CARES?!

    April 24, 2008 01:14 pm at 1:14 pm |
  11. Alpha

    Well said Jenna

    April 24, 2008 01:14 pm at 1:14 pm |
  12. S Williams

    It appears that the daughter may be just as tongue-tied and inarticulare as the father...
    "[It will be] outdoors, very small wedding, you 'know, very small, all relatives, our families, really, kind of big," Jenna Bush said. “So it's half-family and then half very close friends."

    April 24, 2008 01:14 pm at 1:14 pm |
  13. jgordon

    Good for her not to just jump on her father's bandwagon and decide for herself!

    April 24, 2008 01:15 pm at 1:15 pm |
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