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Jeb Bush praises Lyndon B. Johnson: ‘He did what leaders do’
The Washington Times ^ | May 15, 2014 | Jessica Chasmar

Posted on 05/16/2014 12:43:18 PM PDT by Academiadotorg

Jeb Bush hasn’t announced whether he’s decided to run for president in 2016, but the former Florida governor has promised that if he does he will strive to govern like former Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson. Speaking at Saint Leo University in San Antonio, Fla., the Republican praised Mr. Johnson last February, not for his “Great Society” programs that conservatives blame for significantly expanding the size and scope of the federal government, but for his forceful, hands-on leadership, The Miami Herald reported at the time.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: jebbush; lbj
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1 posted on 05/16/2014 12:43:18 PM PDT by Academiadotorg
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Jeb Bush praises Lyndon B. Johnson: ‘He did what Tyrants do’

Fixed the headline for you...

2 posted on 05/16/2014 12:44:13 PM PDT by GraceG
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To: Academiadotorg

And people(including SOME FreePs) wonder just WHY I DESPISE the BUSHES!


3 posted on 05/16/2014 12:44:23 PM PDT by US Navy Vet (Go Packers! Go Rockies! Go Boston Bruins! See, I'm "Diverse"!)
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To: Academiadotorg

TED CRUZ for PRESIDENT! (THE EDUCATED DECISION)


4 posted on 05/16/2014 12:44:41 PM PDT by princess leah
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To: Academiadotorg

Bush is sick.


5 posted on 05/16/2014 12:45:03 PM PDT by mulligan (I)
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To: Academiadotorg

LBJ was easily the most vile scumbag ever to occupy the WH.


6 posted on 05/16/2014 12:45:11 PM PDT by Trapped Behind Enemy Lines
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To: Academiadotorg

Maybe Jeb should just run as a Democrat or on Hillary’s ticket.


7 posted on 05/16/2014 12:45:19 PM PDT by Kackikat
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To: Academiadotorg

If Jeb loses the Republican primary, expect a Hillary/Jeb “unity Democrat Ticket”

Especially if 2014 is a blowout against the Dims...


8 posted on 05/16/2014 12:45:26 PM PDT by GraceG
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To: Academiadotorg

I think Doris Stearns Goodwin would agree, she who put the bj in LBJ


9 posted on 05/16/2014 12:45:33 PM PDT by be-baw (still seeking)
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To: Academiadotorg

LBJ was a ###$$%&**!!!!!!


10 posted on 05/16/2014 12:46:49 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Academiadotorg
Brave Sir Johnson
11 posted on 05/16/2014 12:47:01 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (You can't be passive and moral.)
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To: Academiadotorg
Jeb Bush is running as a democrat in EVERYTHING but name.
12 posted on 05/16/2014 12:47:19 PM PDT by 2001convSVT (Going Galt as fast as I can.)
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To: Academiadotorg

Destroying urban America by creating a huge population of multi-generational governmental dependents?


13 posted on 05/16/2014 12:47:23 PM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines

Gotta admit, I lean toward that opinion myself.


14 posted on 05/16/2014 12:47:52 PM PDT by DoughtyOne
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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines

DITTOs!!!!


15 posted on 05/16/2014 12:48:45 PM PDT by Polyxene (Out of the depths I have cried to Thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice.)
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[ Maybe Jeb should just run as a Democrat or on Hillary’s ticket. ]

You beat me to it, Mark my words, having Jeb on with Hillary is the only chance in hell Hillary has of winning in 2016....


16 posted on 05/16/2014 12:48:47 PM PDT by GraceG
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To: Academiadotorg

Yeah, like having pesky agriculture officials whacked when they got too close to your back-room dealings.


17 posted on 05/16/2014 12:48:52 PM PDT by Steely Tom (How do you feel about robbing Peter's robot?)
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To: US Navy Vet

As if we needed any further proof of why we need to “Stay Outta Da Bushes” . . .


18 posted on 05/16/2014 12:48:53 PM PDT by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: BenLurkin

it’s called love don’t cha know


19 posted on 05/16/2014 12:48:54 PM PDT by shadeaud (Be strong when you are weak.)
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jeb bush photo: Brother Jeb Bush delivered as promised. 199314_10150139945331417_725311416_6862693_1592352_n.jpg
20 posted on 05/16/2014 12:48:57 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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