Jeb Bush’s ad-lib offers Dems another gift

Politico ^ | 8/4/15 | Eli Stokols

[jimbo123]

Another ill-advised ad lib from Jeb Bush, another opportunity for Democrats.

Looking to curry favor with religious conservatives at the outset of a competitive primary fight, Bush on Tuesday repeated his call to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood — and then he went even further, questioning the amount of government support for women’s health programs generally.

The Romneyesque unforced error drew a fast and furious backlash from Democrats, causing Bush to backtrack almost immediately and to acknowledge that he “misspoke.”

The controversial comment came as Bush started to acknowledge the importance of federal funding for some women’s health programs, and then stopped mid-sentence to qualify his remarks, asserting that he believes the current amount of funding is likely too much.

“I’m not sure we need half a billion dollars in funding for women’s health programs,” Bush said, before continuing with his point.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Jeb should have moved his family to Mexico years ago.

[erod]

The “front runner” stumbles again. Can someone tell me why this clown is still #2 in the polls?

[DouglasKC]

The Romneyesque unforced error drew a fast and furious backlash from Democrats, causing Bush to backtrack almost immediately and to acknowledge that he “misspoke.”

That's why people don't like Republicans. I bet there's tons of money being spent on "women's health" that have nothing at all REALLY to do with women's health. Yet instead of making this case AND sticking to it he folds like a cheap suit at the first whiff of manufactured outrage.