Sadly it was W’s 8 years that sank Jeb.
And his Dad’s 4 years.
“elevated the tone of the race”
This is an outright lie. Jeb spent millions of dollars badmouthing Trump, lying about him every chance he got, and his SuperPacs did a real job on Trump also. He badmouthed Trump both verbally and in nasty Ads. Jeb got what he deserved, and I don’t feel anything about his leaving the race other than relief. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Honestly, his dad’s four years did absolutely nothing for him, either.