Posted on 01/18/2005 7:14:15 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
Though I'm certainly keeping an open mind at this early stage, Jeb is my choice heading into 2008.
He might be the best choice but I don't think it matters. I don't see it happening.
P.S. -- Jeb has already stated that he's not gonna run. Try recruiting Santorum.
No thank you. With one exception (1964), there's been a Nixon, a Dole, or a Bush on every national ticket since 1952. It's time for somebody else to have a chance. I will not be voting for a Bush in 2008.
I think he makes a good point about RFK and Ted Kennedy. Few seemed to think it was a problem then.
Let's remember: if enough Republicans think he'd be the best choice, he'll be the nominee. We'll worry about the Dems later. Who would be likely to beat Jeb in a primary? Senator Excitement Bill Frist? Mayor Abortion Rights Rudy Giuliani? Speaker do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do Newt?
In a respectful word, no. The game and the reality of politics is never-ending. It is natural, and even necessary, for us continually to look to the future. Besides, it's fun!
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Agreed. Given that President GW Bush is his brother, it would be just a bit rude for Jeb to be openly discussing a bid for the nomination in '08.
John Ellis "Jeb" Bush
Governor of Florida
The Capitol
Tallahassee, Fl. 32399
Phone: 850/488/7146
Fax: 850-487-0801
www.myflorida.com
jeb.bush@myflorida.com
Birthdate: February 11, 1953
Family: Married, three children
Party: Republican
Elected: November 1998, re-elected November 2002
Term Expires: January 2007
JEB BUSH was born in Midland, Texas. After first arriving in Florida, he helped start a real estate development company that today is one of the largest, full-service commercial real estate companies in South Florida. In 1987-88, he served as Florida's Secretary of Commerce and promoted Florida's business climate worldwide.
Following an unsuccessful bid in 1994 for the Governor's Office, Governor Bush founded the Foundation for Florida's Future, a not-for-profit organization to influence public policy at the grassroots level. As chairman of the foundation, he co-founded the state's first charter school - Liberty City Charter School - with the Urban League of Greater Miami.
He was elected Florida's 43rd Governor in 1998 and re-elected in 2002, becoming the first Republican to be re-elected Governor in the state's history. Since taking office, his top priority has been creating a world-class educational system through high standards and increased accountability. To achieve this goal, he has provided a record four-year increase of $2.9 billion (26 percent increase) in K-12 funding. He believes passionately that all children should learn a year's worth of knowledge in a year's worth of time.
Governor Bush also boosted the state's reserve funds while reducing the state's tax burden to its lowest level in a decade. He has focused the state's resources toward protecting Florida's natural environment with an historic $2-billion commitment to saving Florida's Everglades. He has also increased health insurance coverage for needy children and provided unprecedented levels of funding and services to the elderly and the developmentally disabled.
By taking advantage of online technology such as the state's web portal, www.myflorida.com, and thanks to outreach programs like his monthly "Open Office Hours" around Florida, Governor Bush continues to be the most accessible Governor in the state's history, providing all Floridians with greater opportunities to directly participate and communicate with their government and elected officials.
I can understand the point of view, but as I've watched Jeb speak over the last months, it dawned on me - this guy is really good. Do you have a particular favorite, or is it more of an anyone-but-a-Bush sentiment?
Jeb took himself out as Presidential candidate, but nobody said he cant be a Veep pick ... he's ideal in the VP slot, as he locks down a key swing state and solidifies many groups...
Gov Bill Owens is best pick for President.
so I take it you wouldn't push an Eliz Dole/Jeb ticket in '08?
This mental masturbation may be fun, but for all the activity, nothing is produced.
I bump that!
I would vote for Jeb!!!!
I would love it, just drive the liberals completely off the deep end until they leave the country finally like they keep saying. Just have a Bush every election year until Michael Moore is catatonic in a fetal position under a table.
"In a respectful word, no. The game and the reality of politics is never-ending. It is natural, and even necessary, for us continually to look to the future. Besides, it's fun!"
i agree totally. Especially since we have no obvious choice on our side and the Ds probably have an obvious choice. Never mind that everyone here says she can't win....probably not, but we are gonna have to fight hard to make sure that that prophecy is fulfilled.
I like the guy and think he would be a good president, but I don't think the American people would go for the true dynasty of three Bush's in thirty years in my opinion.
Not sure I understand the point about picking someone who wasn't an incumbent. Guess I'd say, when was the last time since Ike that a non-incumbent, or at least a former high-ranking incumbent (Nixon in 1968) was elected?
Knock yourself out.
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