Jeb Bush amused by 'irony' of Florida Democrat delegate dilemma

FLBaptist Witness ^ | Mar 20, 2008 | JAMES A. SMITH SR.

[fightinJAG]

Former governor outlines '21st century conservative' agenda

MIAMI (FBW)-Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush could barely contain his amusement at the Democrat Party's Florida and Michigan delegate dilemma in its tightly contested presidential race, saying it's "ironic beyond belief" that the party which accused him and other Republicans of suppressing the vote in the 2000 Florida presidential election re-count now "got themselves in a hole" of "their own doing."

"My thoughts are filled with irony that every vote should count," Bush said with a broad smile. "I mean this brings back memories of hyperbole and anger, mock anger .... It was a political circus for several years running, people trying to stoke the anger of a group of voters."

Bush made his comments in an exclusive March 14 interview with Florida Baptist Witness at his modest office in Miami.

[lowbridge]

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[Old Sarge]

Jeb Bush could barely contain his amusement at the Democrat Party's Florida and Michigan delegate dilemma

Neither can we, Jeb, neither can we...

[BallyBill]

I think the DNC should go to the President and ask him for guidance to help them out of this mess. Maybe Cheney can free up some time and go kick Howard Deans behind and get the ball rolling.

[RDTF]

*snicker*

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Too bad these comments couldn’t be on the front page of every major newspaper in the U.S.

[mortal19440]

I think they should send Butterfly ballots to those Dems in S. Florida who can’t read and see how the vote comes out. Have Congressman Wexler say that 3000 of his non readers felt duped and we can drag this out until November. If this wasn’t so stupid I would be rolling on the floor in uncontrollable fits of laughter. I guess I will just fire up some popcorn and enjoy.

[littlehouse36]

“I mean this brings back memories of hyperbole and anger, mock anger .... It was a political circus for several years running, people trying to stoke the anger of a group of voters.”

Jeb already showing more candor than his brother. :-)

[DustyMoment]

Funny, I was saying the same thing a day or two ago!!

I always did like Jeb!!

[george76]

every vote should count

[danamco]

I think the DNC should go to the President and ask him for guidance to help them out of this mess. Maybe Cheney can free up some time and go kick Howard Deans behind and get the ball rolling.

Why not consult with Ms. Kathrine Harris???

[Gumption]

I hope they have a do-over and Pat Buchanan wins.

[barker]

I think they should send Butterfly ballots to those Dems in S. Florida who can’t read and see how the vote comes out.

This is apparently how the Dims saw the ballot in 2000.

[VeniVidiVici]

(Whiny, nasely voice of 120yo West Palm Democrat who migrated here from NYC voter)

I don't see Osama on here. WHERE'S OSAMA??!!

[Caipirabob]

A new version of conservatism is necessary, according to Bush, because "we can't be nostalgic about the good old days. The world is changing. The changes are disruptive. People are anxious and they will default to the bigger government solutions unless the presidential candidate and other Republican leaders advocate a 21st century version of conservative thinking with substantive policies, even if they're provocative."

What say FReepers on this comment by Jeb?