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Byron York: In South Carolina, Bush family, friends gather as end nears
Washington Examiner ^ | February 19, 2016 | Byron York

Posted on 02/19/2016 6:12:17 AM PST by COUNTrecount

Jeb Bush's brother, the former president, his sister-in-law, the former first lady, his mother, his sister, another brother, and of course his wife and children have come to South Carolina, where George W. Bush's political fortunes were made, in hopes of vaulting Jeb back into the Republican presidential race. But with poll after poll showing Bush hovering around 10 percent — fighting with John Kasich for fourth place — that looks less and less likely every hour.

So it wasn't surprising that there was a big media turnout at Bush's townhall here in Columbia Thursday. Yes, there's plenty of press to go around now; South Carolina is teeming with reporters. But there is also a Jeb death watch underway. That's especially true after Bush held a downer of a townhall on Wednesday in Summerville in which some audience members bemoaned the condition of his campaign and wanted to know why he can't raise his game against Donald Trump.

"It's all been decided, apparently," Bush said in frustration. "The pundits have already figured it out. We don't have to go vote. I should stop campaigning maybe."

Bush has mentioned that he knows obituaries are being written for his campaign. I talked to one reporter who noted wryly that when Bush made such an obituary comment, at that precise moment, he, the reporter, was in fact working on Bush's campaign obituary.

Bush is asked about it everywhere he goes. Is his campaign running out of money? How high does he have to finish on Saturday to stay in the race? When will he drop out?

"We've been rising in the polls, I feel good about where we are, and I'm going to work hard," Bush told reporters as he emerged from his Jeb! campaign bus at the Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


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1 posted on 02/19/2016 6:12:17 AM PST by COUNTrecount
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To: COUNTrecount

He’s surging!

It’s Jebmentum!


2 posted on 02/19/2016 6:16:37 AM PST by headstamp 2
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To: COUNTrecount

The Bushes are good people who love America (in stark contrast to Obama and the rest of the Democrats). It’s a shame they weren’t wiser.


3 posted on 02/19/2016 6:17:15 AM PST by Savage Beast (We see an ocean of crashing waves, as black holes create a violent storm in the fabric of space-time)
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To: COUNTrecount

Hang in there Yeb!, at least until after Florida.


4 posted on 02/19/2016 6:17:27 AM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Savage Beast

If they are such good people, how do you explain refusing to enforce the borders and laws?


5 posted on 02/19/2016 6:18:33 AM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: COUNTrecount

He's pinin' for the fjords!

6 posted on 02/19/2016 6:19:29 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: COUNTrecount

The Bushes worked to destroy what Reagan started, they are not nor ever have been conservatives.


7 posted on 02/19/2016 6:20:11 AM PST by stockpirate ( Cruz Glue Sniffers - Cruz is a fraud.)
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To: COUNTrecount

Yep, we need Jeb, Kasich, & Carson out by the 24th.


8 posted on 02/19/2016 6:20:59 AM PST by G Larry (ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS impose SLAVE WAGES on LEGAL Immigrants.)
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To: COUNTrecount

It’s the end of a dynasty at least for this generation
That last million out of the $120 million fund blown by the Jebster should at least pay for a decent wake


9 posted on 02/19/2016 6:21:44 AM PST by silverleaf (Age takes a toll: Please have exact change)
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To: grey_whiskers

Keeper


10 posted on 02/19/2016 6:22:07 AM PST by silverleaf (Age takes a toll: Please have exact change)
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To: COUNTrecount

The fact that they are still supporting Jeb proves 2 things...

1...family is first for THEM
2...they were not as conservative or smart as some of us thought

Good riddance


11 posted on 02/19/2016 6:25:12 AM PST by goodnesswins (Alinsky.....it's what's for dinner)
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To: stockpirate

Bush one raised taxes and broke his pledge not to do so during the 1990 election campaign. The Democrats and media started a “deficit reduction” mantra and he bought right in, sending the Republican candidates into freefall.

The Bushes always sabotage their own side and people.


12 posted on 02/19/2016 6:25:19 AM PST by Luke21
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To: Savage Beast

“The Bushes are good people who love America (in stark contrast to Obama and the rest of the Democrats). It’s a shame they weren’t wiser.”

I agree with your statement 100%. The Bushes represent just what has happened to the American people as a whole. Sure, they’re nice, politically correct, all embracing, go along to get along Americans who turned their heads from evil in order to maintain the status quo and look where we are. Americans are so intent on keeping their little comforts and government approved goodies that they don’t and won’t stand for anything that’s going to upset the rotten apple cart.


13 posted on 02/19/2016 6:25:56 AM PST by Aleya2Fairlie
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To: COUNTrecount

I’d make the usual “BU-BYE SUMBITCH,” but I actually have some respect for his mom.


14 posted on 02/19/2016 6:26:35 AM PST by Mich Patriot ("The problem with quotes found on the Internet is they are often not true." - Abraham Lincoln)
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To: COUNTrecount


Blnk
15 posted on 02/19/2016 6:26:54 AM PST by minnesota_bound
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To: minnesota_bound
That post was like ¿Jeb? 's whole campaign: a whole lotta nuthin'.

LOL!

16 posted on 02/19/2016 6:27:44 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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17 posted on 02/19/2016 6:28:44 AM PST by DoughtyOne (Facing Trump nomination inevitability, folks are now openly trying to help Hillary destroy him.)
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To: COUNTrecount
How's that whole "winning without the base" that the Donor Class talked your dimwitted self into working out for you there, ¿Jeb? ?
18 posted on 02/19/2016 6:29:14 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: COUNTrecount

The GOPe is passing out the helium tents all around

But wait!

There’s the little Cuban robot


19 posted on 02/19/2016 6:29:25 AM PST by wardaddy (Boy the nasties are sure out in force here.....I hope someone is saving this...Trump Cruz that order)
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To: Savage Beast

“The Bushes are good people who love America (in stark contrast to Obama and the rest of the Democrats). It’s a shame they weren’t wiser.”, BULLSH!T! The Bushes have been out for NO ONE but the BUSHES EVER!


20 posted on 02/19/2016 6:30:15 AM PST by US Navy Vet (I could Be a "Chump" for Trump, but right now I am still on "Cruz-Control"!)
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