Posted on 01/06/2009 1:54:02 PM PST by jbwbubba
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will not run for the open Senate seat of Sen. Mel Martinez, he announced in a statement released moments ago.
"After thoughtful consideration, I have decided not to run for the United States Senate in 2010," said Bush. "While the opportunity to serve my state and country during these turbulent and dynamic times is compelling, now is not the right time to return to elected office."
Bush's decision robs Republicans of a top-tier recruit who would have immediately been favored to hold Martinez's seat. Without Bush in the race, Republicans are almost certain to play host to a crowded and competitive primary.
The announcement comes after 48 hours of rampant rumors among the Florida political community that Bush had decided not to make the race.
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Good.
Clearing Out RINOS coming to a theater near you.
Good!
Bush 1 and 2 have done enough damage during their tenure in Washington.
No more Bush’s. Ever. not even Jenna.
It was his for the taking, but I’d like to see all the Bushes leave the GOP.
Yeah, Good, now the GOP can run someone else, have to raise lots of money and likely still lose the seat to a Dem. That is progress for DEMOCRATS!!
For the next ten generations at least.
Don’t you mean “Not even Jenna’s”? (Did I just say that?) ;-)
Needs to be in breaking news.
“now is not the right time to return to elected office”
He’ll be back.
I’d rather have Jeb than Obama. To be fair Jeb is the most conservative of the three.
The Rats will be glad. Who are they looking to put up, someone really loathsome like Wasserman-Schultz or Wexler?
Sometimes people just don't get it. In some states, a so-called RINO IS the best we can hope for. Although, I wouldn't call Jeb a Rino, and he's clearly the most conservative of the three.
The Republicans will surely lose this seat in '10. Jeb's popularity, even with the unpopularity with his brother, would have given us more than a fighting chance to maintain this key seat.
Maybe he’s planing to run for President of Mexico!
I’m unaware of any serious criticism of Jeb Bush as a RINO. Criticizing him based on his dad and brother is senseless.
IMHO the elder Bush is looking better every day.
Limbaugh for Senate...
The political landscape is unclear right now. My guess is that in 6-8 months Jeb will have a clearer picture whether to gear up for a Presidential run or move into some other avenue of service.
The Bushes do not move in a knee-jerk fashion. They look before they leap.
I prefer to judge every candidate as an individual.
And Jenna married, didn’t she, so she’s not a “Bush” anymore.
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