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Bush father, son want Jeb Bush run for White House
Associated Press ^ | Nov 11, 2014 4:14 PM EST | Michael Graczyk

Posted on 11/11/2014 5:22:54 PM PST by Olog-hai

Former President George W. Bush said he and his father believe Jeb Bush should run for president but ultimately the former Florida governor must make a decision regardless of any pressure from the family.

“I can tell you I can speak for 41,” Bush said, referring to the 41st President George H.W. Bush during the official launch of the 43rd president’s book at his dad’s presidential library center at Texas A&M University. “He ought to run for president. He would make a great president.”

“We can pressure him all we want, but it’s not going to matter. … You can’t pressure somebody on such an important decision. It’s not going to cause him to think positively or negatively if we all continue to harass him. Only he can decide.” …

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 45; election2016; jeb; jeb2016; jebbush; rinos; stayouttadabushes; stayouttathebushes
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To: Olog-hai
No more Bushes or Clintons. My gosh, is the country so bereft of leaders we must have a replay?
21 posted on 11/11/2014 5:35:43 PM PST by The_Media_never_lie (The media must be defeated any way it can be done.)
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To: Olog-hai
another Bush ..... Hell no! photo:  nphgun.gif
22 posted on 11/11/2014 5:35:48 PM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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To: Olog-hai

The Bush name is toxic. Can’t imagine a bigger debacle.


23 posted on 11/11/2014 5:36:06 PM PST by all the best
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To: pnut22

He should run. Just not for office.


24 posted on 11/11/2014 5:36:36 PM PST by Sasparilla
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To: Olog-hai

The Democrats nominate Hillary, the Republicans nominate Bush, and the Whig Party candidate gets elected for the first time since Winifred Scott.


25 posted on 11/11/2014 5:36:44 PM PST by Bubba_Leroy (The Obamanation Continues)
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To: Olog-hai

What does the Holy Ghost think?


26 posted on 11/11/2014 5:37:21 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (11/04/14, the day people finally realized that their Dictator is just a Dick..)
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To: Olog-hai

Stay outta da Bush's, stay outta da Bush's

27 posted on 11/11/2014 5:37:47 PM PST by PROCON (OK 'pubs, let's get 'er done in 2015 or 2016 won't bode w has about had it ell for you.)
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To: Olog-hai

As I said earlier, the lesser evil/no matter what crew just needs to not bother faking indignation here. We all know they will talk all conservative now and in a year, scream party unity.


28 posted on 11/11/2014 5:37:48 PM PST by Norm Lenhart (Feet to the fire folks. YOU PROMISED!)
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To: lee martell

GWB 3

Which Bush are you referring to? I’m confused.


29 posted on 11/11/2014 5:39:20 PM PST by deport
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To: Olog-hai

No thanks.


30 posted on 11/11/2014 5:39:33 PM PST by boycott
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To: Olog-hai

31 posted on 11/11/2014 5:39:46 PM PST by Brother Cracker (You are more likely to find krugerrands in a Cracker Jack box than 22 ammo at Wal-Mart)
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To: Olog-hai

Oh HELL NO!!


32 posted on 11/11/2014 5:40:36 PM PST by Antoninus II
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

Why a crook like Hillary would get a medal of any kind is beyond disturbing. For Jeb to hand it out just shows he’s just not too bright. The intelligence of the Bushes is nothing compared to Ted Cruz. Please let’s have someone intelligent in office for a change.


33 posted on 11/11/2014 5:40:53 PM PST by dandiegirl
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To: be-baw

That’s laughable!


34 posted on 11/11/2014 5:41:48 PM PST by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: Olog-hai

Let a couple of dozen RINO’s split their vote and let a real conservative win the nomination in 2016


35 posted on 11/11/2014 5:42:10 PM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: Olog-hai

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s


36 posted on 11/11/2014 5:48:06 PM PST by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

No CARBs


37 posted on 11/11/2014 5:48:32 PM PST by Perdogg (I'm on a no Carb diet- NO Christie Ayotte Romney or Bush)
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To: Olog-hai

Sad thing is...Jeb could slay the Hildabeast.


38 posted on 11/11/2014 5:49:44 PM PST by Ouchthatonehurt ("When you're going through hell, keep going." - Sir Winston Churchill)
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To: Olog-hai
Former President George W. Bush said he and his father believe Jeb Bush should run for president

Two wrongs don't make a right.

39 posted on 11/11/2014 5:54:18 PM PST by exit82 ("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
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To: Norm Lenhart

That “party unity” stuff won’t wash now or in a year, Norm.; most of us are in the “Crank” party now.

In 2008 after eight years of Dubya the country was ready for a change. And in 2012, Zero was an incumbent. But six years later—as evidenced last week—that portion of the American electorate that decides elections are flat fed up with Democrats’ BS.

We could dig up Harold Stassen and probably win in 2016. The GOP might even win if they jam through a JEB or a Mitt. But they won’t win with the support of many here.

So, if they pull that crap again, they won’t win and the country might even get stuck with ... a fake Indian.

Consequently, if we see the old “The perfect is the enemy of the good!”, “Purist!” and all that other good stuff again from planted RNC commissars, demanding that we vote for a Republicrat, I expect most here will be in the frame of mind to respond, as I will, with a flat:
“Bite my crank.”


40 posted on 11/11/2014 5:56:56 PM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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