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Laura Bush wanted Jeb to run in 2012
Tampa Bay Times ^ | January 12, 2012

Posted on 01/12/2012 12:18:25 PM PST by rightwingintelligentsia

Former first lady Laura Bush wishes there were one more candidate in the Republican presidential primary: Jeb Bush.

Speaking to a sold-out Sarasota audience on Wednesday, Bush said she had hoped that her brother-in-law and former Florida governor would have jumped into the race this year.

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bush; jebbush; laurabush
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
Jeb is certainly a lot different than his brother. He would did a great job as governor, and would have been a hell of a lot better as President than W.

He is also smart enough to know that American voters are not ready for another Bush in the White House.
21 posted on 01/12/2012 1:01:03 PM PST by Happy Valley Dude
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Senility has hit Laura hard since leaving DC.


22 posted on 01/12/2012 1:01:07 PM PST by bgill (The Obama administration is staging a coup. Wake up, America, before it's too late.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Dear Lord....no more Bushes.


23 posted on 01/12/2012 1:02:37 PM PST by Grunthor (I am a conservative, neither half of the one party represents my views.)
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To: LibLieSlayer
how can you say anyone is an abortion lover!!!

Jeb was my Governor, and I loved him..IMHO I think because he is married to a Mexican-American causes the hate for Jeb...as I said this is MHO!! BTW he is not an open border person either.

24 posted on 01/12/2012 1:04:04 PM PST by southphilly
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

While I agree that I don’t want any more Bush’s, he’d still be better than either Obama or Romney.


25 posted on 01/12/2012 1:07:01 PM PST by wolfman23601
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To: US Navy Vet

You should think twice before writing that


26 posted on 01/12/2012 1:08:08 PM PST by woofie (It takes three villages and a forest of woodland creatures to raise a child in Obamaville)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

No more Bushs


27 posted on 01/12/2012 1:09:35 PM PST by muir_redwoods (No wonder this administration favors abortion; everything they have done is an abortion)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
I'm going to take an unpopular position here... and agree with Laura Bush. Jeb Bush would be a stronger candidate against Obama than anyone currently running. Jeb is an experienced, articulate candidate who could unite social and fiscal conservatives. Southern governors traditionally do well in general elections.

The reflexive anti-dynasty reaction that many have is completely understandable, and Jeb would initially poll very poorly. However, voters would eventually distinguish him from his father and brother and judge him on his own record and merits. And, frankly, I think most of them would prefer him to Romney and Obama. I know I would.
28 posted on 01/12/2012 1:09:38 PM PST by irishjuggler
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To: ZULU

“Maybe Bush II listened to her too much in the second term of office.”

I’ve wondered the same. Baseline though, they are elitist, globalist, and culturally Northeastern. There was little of substance offered to conservatives under either Bush administration. We were bamboozled.


29 posted on 01/12/2012 1:09:42 PM PST by Psalm 144 (Voodoo Republicans: Don't read their lips - watch their hands.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Actually, this might have been a good thing. Just as the conservatives are splitting the anti-Romney vote, Jeb would have drawn away much of Romney’s RINO support. Plus, the establishment types would have been in a conundrum trying to decide on whom to support: Jeb or Romney.


30 posted on 01/12/2012 1:10:15 PM PST by CASchack
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The Bush hatred here is a sure sign of sickness. get help ...you people need it


31 posted on 01/12/2012 1:10:44 PM PST by woofie (It takes three villages and a forest of woodland creatures to raise a child in Obamaville)
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To: LibLieSlayer

Agreed, but I would think the Bush’s themselves would have had enough of being the center of derision from all corners. Laura should know it’s time to retire from the limelight for the entire Bush clan.


32 posted on 01/12/2012 1:13:20 PM PST by Bullish (Recovery won't begin until Obama loses HIS job.)
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To: Azzurri

Oh, no! That’s worthy of Chiller TV. Can you imagine?


33 posted on 01/12/2012 1:13:46 PM PST by MayflowerMadam
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To: southphilly

Not sure if Laura is an abortion “lover”, but it was common knowledge that she’s pro-abortion. What the hell is she thinking — Jeb. Puh-leeeze!


34 posted on 01/12/2012 1:16:31 PM PST by MayflowerMadam
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To: irishjuggler

“Jeb is an experienced, articulate candidate who could unite social and fiscal conservatives. Southern governors traditionally do well in general elections.”

He was punked by a district judge. What would he do against a real adversary? Fold is what he would do.

No. Never. None of them. All they have done with success is to dismantle the Reagan revolution and the Reagan coalition.


35 posted on 01/12/2012 1:19:22 PM PST by Psalm 144 (Voodoo Republicans: Don't read their lips - watch their hands.)
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To: CASchack

“Plus, the establishment types would have been in a conundrum trying to decide on whom to support: Jeb or Romney.”

Romney is a palooka. He is intended to fail and he will. Jeb they would try to get in. There would be no head to head fight between these two. Not for long, anyway.


36 posted on 01/12/2012 1:22:25 PM PST by Psalm 144 (Voodoo Republicans: Don't read their lips - watch their hands.)
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To: Psalm 144

And they are backing Romney. Great.

The Rove/McCain/Bush Axis rolls on. But miracles do happen.

Pray for a resurgence of Santorum or Gingrich. I think Perry is pretty much cooked.


37 posted on 01/12/2012 1:24:42 PM PST by ZULU (LIBERATE HAGIA SOPHIA!!!!!)
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To: ZULU

“Pray for a resurgence of Santorum or Gingrich. I think Perry is pretty much cooked.”

I am, and with sadness I agree on Perry being finished. Part of the reason I like him is because Bush people do not.


38 posted on 01/12/2012 1:29:26 PM PST by Psalm 144 (Voodoo Republicans: Don't read their lips - watch their hands.)
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To: Azzurri

Are they all his sons? All 5!?


39 posted on 01/12/2012 1:30:11 PM PST by albie
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To: Psalm 144

Yep. Despite all the Perry=Bush nonsense, the fact is the Bushes dislike Perry greatly.


40 posted on 01/12/2012 1:31:26 PM PST by DTxAg
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