Posted on 01/31/2015 12:22:28 PM PST by C19fan
Mitt Romney’s exit from the 2016 presidential race sets up a critical challenge for Jeb Bush, top Republicans say: If the former Florida governor can scoop up many of Romney’s big donors, he would set himself up as the dominant front-runner in the establishment wing of the party — and make life much more difficult for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. “It sets up the first big test for Jeb on whether he can start closing all these big donors right now and cement his status as the premier candidate in the field and the one who offers the best chance in the general election,” said Kevin Madden, who served as a senior adviser and spokesman for Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign. “Many donors were held in check waiting on Mitt and now the question is how quickly can [Bush] lock them down while facing competition from Christie and some of the others.”
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Jeb’s big test: Can Bush capitalize on Romney’s exit?
Sure. He’s the GOPelite’s choice this time.
If he’s the nominee, I will be voting 3rd party for president or not at all.
George H. W. Bush was a horrible president. His agenda was no better than Billy Clinton’s.
W wasn’t a good choice but he was better than all the other Bushes.
Capitalize?
Looks like the fix is already in.
Answer: Who cares!
Comment: By considering Bush the Republican's demonstrate their death wish. I cannot believe those RINO people.
For the first time in my life I will be doing the same.
Politico alert! They are not on our side.
Can Jeb go from 85% don't want him to 80% don't want him?
Wonder how much money Romney got to step aside.
No Jeb.
NOT ONE PENNY TO THE GOP-e.
Hope they send me one of those post paid envelopes. I have some rocks I need to get rid of.
Question: “Can Bush capitalize on Romney’s exit?”
Yes! He could follow him.
Stay out da Booshies.
The first GOP fan cluber that complains because a number of us will vote third party will get ONE reply:
WHAT THE HE** IS THE DIFFERENCE, JUST ANOTHER SHADE OF GREY?
When “The Club” finally grasps the idea that they are being lied too...maybe then we can discuss REAL leaders for our Nation.
Sorry Jeb, G. W. was the pick of the litter, the best the family had to offer. Now just go away.
Right on!!!!
Keep putting Democrats in office....that will show em!!!!
WHAT THE HE** IS THE DIFFERENCE, JUST ANOTHER SHADE OF GREY?
The only ones that need to be shown anything is the American voters...and they need to be shown another choice, not the same choice in a different shade of grey.
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