[C19fan]

The article describes the Dauphin Bush as a "conservative technocrat" who seeks to reform the gov't not cut it down. That is the whole problem with the likes of the Bushes and Willard. One thing that impressed me about Perry when he tried to run for POTUS in 2012 was he would ask the deeper question question whether the Federal Government should even be in the business of deciding or influencing certain policies. He took what Madison described in the Federalist Papers as the circumscribed powers of Congress and Perry takes the 10th Amendment seriously. The like of Dauphin Bush and Willard do not even think of asking that question. They concede that point to the Left and just argue they would a better job managing the gov't overreach.

[publius911]

Jeb Bush Is Dismissing the GOP Base at His Own Peril

Who cares?

What do we want?
NO DYNASTIES!

When do we want it?
NOW!

[Texas Eagle]

Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, and Eric Cantor sat down at a suburban Washington pizzeria to talk policy.

Yo, Jeb, Mitt, Eric.

Why don't you sit down and have coffee and pick the brains of Joni Ernst, Mia Love, Tim Scott and, dare I suggest it? Dave Brat. Ouch. That's going to leave a mark.

You gotta aks yourselves; how is it that Republicans are gaining Statehouses and Governerships all across the land but you can't win The White House.

[Minsc]

It worked great for Romney, what could possibly go wrong? :^|

[caligatrux]

There's no difference between the Dems and the Repubs anymore at the national level. They both want all the same things... national healthcare, amnesty, more government, etc. They pretend to oppose each other but they are really just fighting about which side's donors get to benefit more from all the pork they are dishing out.

[Chgogal]

Jeb, run as a conservative democrat. At least you will be honest then.

[skeeter]

The national GOP continues to make herculean efforts to avoid addressing what Americans really want - less governmental interference in their lives. They don't even dare breath the phrase 'tax cut' anymore.

They will be forever losers as long as they continue to play in the democrat's big government sandbox.

[boycott]

The presidency is jeb’s birthright — or so he believes.

I’ve held my nose voting for the last few republican nominees — not anymore. W was far more accomplished than Jeb ever was and I wouldn’t vote for W again if I could.

Jeb sounds like a spoiled brat to me. He was disappointed when W ran for president because he thought he was supposed to be the Bush that was supposed to get to run.

W has more degrees from more prominate institutions. W achieved more success in business. W served in our armed forces. W has achieved more politically. Why Jeb? Because his last name is Bush and he married a Latinos?

No way I would vote for Jeb. He has never done anything to deserve my vote. If the repubs go that route, I will vote 3rd party or not at all.

[Dr. Sivana]

Six months after President Obama's 2008 landslide victory swept Democrats into power across the country, Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, and Eric Cantor sat down at a suburban Washington pizzeria to talk policy.

Wow, is that the one that's second from the end on Lonely Street, and delivers to the place next door?

[subterfuge]

No, its at the country’s peril.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

Why? The underlying assumption is that he would want to win. There’s no particular preference for winning or losing. So what if he loses? The country gets butchered either way.

[Trapped Behind Enemy Lines]

JB actually has an excellent shot at winning the nomination, if he is the only major GOPe candidate running and conservatives are running off in dozen or so different directions which is often the case in GOP presidential primaries.

[paladinan]

Six months after President Obama's 2008 landslide victory swept Democrats into power across the country, Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, and Eric Cantor sat down at a suburban Washington pizzeria to talk policy.

Note to the National Journal: unless this sentence (above) is the start of an actual, intended, humor-based joke (e.g. "Three RINOs walk into a bar..."), then I think I'm going to scream.

[Zathras]

What a great idea!
Talk strategy with a bunch of losers.
Not a single young thinker in the bunch.

Anyone care to bet Bush already has Steve Schmitt on his staff?

[stephenjohnbanker]

The name Bush is anathema to a majority of Americans, for numerous reasons. He has zero chance.

[HarleyLady27]

Just because his dad and brother are past presidents, doesn’t mean he would be good. Ok, maybe he did good as Governor of Florida, but I am sick of Clintons, Bushes, and especially Zeros.....

[JudyinCanada]

I thought McCain and Romney pretty much proved that the GOP needed the base. It’s not called the base for nothing.

[februus]

[Slyfox]

[newfreep]

GOP ratings from https://www.conservativereview.com/

• Mike Lee A 100%

• Ted Cruz A 95%

• Mitch McConnell D 60%

• John Boehner F 43%

• Jeff Flake F 43%

• Thad Cochran F 39%

[Dante3]

While there are many types of conservatives, Jeb Bush is not one of them. Just two examples:
*Terri Schiavo. She was denied due process and was tortured to death while Jeb stalled and wrung his hands, falsely claiming that there was nothing he could do. All along he had no interest in saving her.
*He reportedly broke into tears over illegal aliens and has shown more concern for Mexicans than hard-working Americans. Many believe that he dislikes this country. No conservative would hold his immigration views that would have devastating consequences for our country.