Posted on 07/28/2010 6:15:21 AM PDT by curth
Many Republicans are still searching for that ideal 2012 presidential candidate – someone who can fire up both the fiscal and social conservative wings of the GOP while luring swing voters. And, in recent months, the chatter has often turned to former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.
Bush apparently sought to quiet the murmurs today, telling a Kentucky TV reporter that he isn’t running. Bush has said that since leaving office in January 2007 that he would focus on making money and advocating for education reforms, which were a centerpiece of his tenure as governor. Even as polls show that he remains popular in Florida, the country’s biggest swing state, many close to him and party strategists have assumed that the Bush family name was a non-starter so soon after the presidency of his unpopular older brother, George W. Bush. Jeb Bush waved off efforts by state Republicans to coax him into the U.S. Senate race.
But the 2010 midterms have served as a bit of a political re-coming out for Jeb Bush, who has traveled the country raising money for Republican candidates. Just this week, he headlined a fund-raiser Monday night in Louisville for GOP Senate nominee Rand Paul. He has also spoken out on a range of political issues, from economic policy to immigration.
Bush said today that his denial was hardly news. Asked why there has been so much speculation, Bush told Washington Wire via email: “I haven’t a clue. I have not been running for a while and answer the question the same way every time.”
But given the glaring demographic challenges facing Republicans, who tend to appeal mostly to white voters as the country grows more black and brown, Bush remains a tempting option. He speaks fluent Spanish, is married to a Mexican-American, and Latinos
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Amen to that...John McCain anyone??...magritte
” The Bush economic team saw the looming disaster, tried to head it off until they were out of office; but they failed by a few months. “
EXACTLY
LLS
I would check their voting record and see if these individuals have the spine, guts, and fortitude to tell their constituents the truth about the back room dealings and deliberate destruction of our country and our freedom.
WE have been ****ed by rinos so badly that some of us WILL NEVER vote for one again. VOTE CONSERVATIVE or prepare for a civil war.
Calling for a civil war? I think you just proved my point.
I am NOT calling for a civil war... but if we cannot change the direction of America, then some States will determine that their time in this Union has outlived its usefulness... SAVVY?
LLS
no hilliary in 2012 ... remember what rush said ? NO UGLY or OLD women get elected ... sorry, just the facts ...
I don’t think Hillary will ever run again. The only way would be some elimination of BO that could in no way be attributed to her. She would HAVE to win the black vote in the usual overwhelming Democrat percentage, and that would not happen if BO’s departure could in any way be attributable to her. I also disagree with the theory that he will step aside in 2012. He is too small a man to remove himself. Perhaps he would trade for Secretary General of the UN, but I think he is too unpopular and absurd internationally to be offered that now. His international standing is now like yesterday’s feast - greatly devalued after use.
If he is still around, BO will be the Democrat candidate in 2012, IMO.
If we cannot change the direction of America, the United States will fail as surely as the Soviet Union, and for many of the same policy and budgetary reasons.
I think we would have dissolution more than civil war.
I agree with your main point though, to be sure.
I do not want a civil war... perhaps things will end as you have stated. One thing... millions of us will not live in communism.
LLS
“I don’t think Palin would do well... [s]he has a place in government, but I just don’t think it is in the White House.
I am looking at Bobby Jindal and wondering if he could arouse enough support...
No one else really excites me or makes me feel they have the combination of strong leadership skills, administrative experience, good morals, and LOVE for our country versus being just an ego feeding politician. Any comments?”
I feel the opposite regarding these two candidates, though I like and respect them both as you do. Our strong bench right now seems to be among the governors. I am watching Christie and Brewer with interest. Michelle Bachmann as well, although she is not a governor.
My despair comes from the fundamental, structural changes that have occurred in our society.
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I understand. Remember though, that a dozen blue collar Jews ultimately destroyed the Roman Empire.
“One thing... millions of us will not live in communism.”
No indeed.
There is a remote chance we can restore the nation before bankruptcy or dissolution or civil war. A better chance at least than that we could have successfully secceded from the United Kingdom.
I am praying for it and I agree with you.
LLS
I SAVVY that you have attempted to clarify, probably back off, your response.
Good move on your part.
But I would still say your posts tends to back up my original post.
No, you misunderstood. I make mistakes from time to time but not this time. I am prepared for whatever happens. Only a fool wants war... but I will not run from one. I’d rather die than see OUR beloved sanctuary for Liberty and Freedom under GOD destroyed.
LLS
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