She knew her sons’ limitations, and wanted to spare him the embarrassment she knew would be coming
The most telling moment (for me) was when they had a winter assemblage of some sorts and Jeb walked ahead of the pack while someone else helped his mother through the snow.
A similar telling moment for me was when Dr. Carson had a moment of confusion during the announcement of the candidates and everyone walked past him (Cruz with a smirk) while Trump stayed with him to sort it all out, rather than leave him embarrassed alone.
I was a Cruz supporter (mostly) at first. Trump was rising in my view, but that started to settle it in his favor.
That plus the fact he was NOT giving pablum answers to inane journalist questions.
“...they had a winter assemblage of some sorts...”
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I remember that image.
It was just before the New Hampshire primary.
Dorky Jeb was walking through the New Hampshire snow with his campaign bus in the background, giving a goofy smile as he waved at some people sitting down in a restaurant.
His mom was walking behind him, pushing a walker and being assisted by an unknown young woman.
I hope Trump appoints Jebby ambassador to The Bermuda Triangle.