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Would you vote for Jeb Bush?

Would vote for Jeb Bush


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The Bush organization has begun pushing Jeb Bush for president very hard now - and have the money to do it.
Would you vote for Jeb Bush?

Back in the days that I was a strong conservative, I would have in a heartbeat. But now? Please.

And in the latter half of the Bush 43 administration, I thought to myself that Jeb had to be banging his head against the wall, cursing Dubya for ruining his (Jeb's) chances for ever becoming president. That, and even in the first Bush 43 administration I remember there was a local conservative radio pundit (Dori Monson) who enjoyed getting haikus, so I gave him one:

War of dynasties
Senator Hillary 'gainst
Governor Jeb Bush

The thought that this might actually be the case (less the titles) in 2016 is, well, I don't know if it's gratifying or simply ironic. But if Hillary runs, it's going to be a landslide...and the GOP knows it (which is why "Benghazi! Benghazi! Benghazi!")
 
Would you vote for him?

Of course. Don't really like to vote for people from political families and prefer a new face but someone who has executive experience over a large state or city would be preferable to someone with basically no executive experience. A governor of a large state like Florida would be preferred over a 25 year Congressmen or a mere department secretary. We need experienced leaders who have actually led SOMETHING at some point.
 
I would not vote for him, but Jeb Bush would be far preferable to an ideologue hack like Ted Cruz from the GOP. I think Jeb is quite intelligent, not only compared to his brother (you can ask Papi and Barb--they'll say the same) but also just in general. I like that quality in a POTUS, though it certainly isn't the most important (especially in GOP primary season).

I like his willingness to address reality instead of the make believe, xenophobic fairy tale yarn the tea party keeps weaving. Even though I disagree with him fundamentally, I like that he is not some southern fried country bumpkin but instead is of the intelligentsia and a man who has actually led government--not simply tried to tear it down. He's not a puppet like Boehner or dancing on Sheldon Adelsons strings, but is a man who, because of his name and history, can stand on his own and is strong enough to not only call out Obama 47 times, but also call out the crazies on his side of the aisle too. At least, I hope this will be the case.

I do not much care for the policies of George H.W. Bush. But I can at least appreciate that he was a man who saw the United States as a Great Nation that can accomplish anything it sets its mind too. I would hope his son could, if nothing else, restore that trait to the Republican Party. It's time for the GOP to again "Believe in America."
 
Yes, I would. He's been in the go-to category for me, along with the likes of Christie, or someone like Rubio (because he is far too young this round).
 
No, I would NOT vote for him. We've had enough experience with that family in the White House. He's not a Conservative either.
 
I'd consider it, yes. Judging by a last name only or voting in protest against a supposed "political dynasty" is foolish.
 
The Bush organization has begun pushing Jeb Bush for president very hard now - and have the money to do it.
Would you vote for Jeb Bush?

Joko...aren't you in Florida? If you are, were you there when Jeb was governor? If yes to that...what kind of governor do you rate him at? Bad OK Good Very Good Great?

Or is anybody in this thread from Florida who can respond to the above?
 
I voted for Jeb Bush 3 times when he ran for Governor of Florida. His first campaign he lost to Lawton "Cracker" Chiles in a close race. The next two he won. He is the first Republican to serve two four-year terms as Governor of Florida.

His wife Columba is Mexican and he has a different approach to immigration than most Republicans. He is non-Hispanic and completely fluent in Spanish. He can swing independents because he's likeable and has a great record as Governor. If he can win twice in Florida as a Republican Governor I think he can win the presidency.

I would vote for him again in a heart beat. :thumbs:
 
The Bush organization has begun pushing Jeb Bush for president very hard now - and have the money to do it.
Would you vote for Jeb Bush?

No....... No...... No...... and oh that's right.. No. No way in hell or heaven or anywhere else.
 
While many two-term governors leave office with slumping favorability ratings, Governor Bush enjoys favorability ratings of 63 percent among Floridians. Governor Bush proposed and signed into law meaningful education, spending and taxation, health care, and environment policies that have set a transformative course for the state.

IMO Jeb is the best politician in his family. When's the last time a governor left after two terms with a 63% favorability rating? Remember, Florida is considered a swing state.

Governor Jeb Bush: A Record of Leadership and Policy Accomplishment | Washington Policy Center

Education
Governor Bush is often referred to as Florida’s “education governor.” He is a long-time champion of school choice. Prior to his election, he founded Liberty City Charter School in Miami, which was Florida’s first public charter school.

“When I left office there were 223,000 more Florida students reading successfully and 234,000 more students doing math on grade level or higher than when I became governor. Their progress and increased chances for a successful future are what I am most proud of.”
Jeb Bush

Liberty City is Miami's poorest black neighborhood. What does Hillary have to offer in terms of successful public education reform, Bill's "midnight basketball" program?

http://www.washingtonpolicy.org/sites/default/files/PN2007-15.pdf
 
I've heard it said, by someone who knew both men, that Jeb was the smarter Bush by far than Dubya.


Nonetheless I do not particularly favor him for the Repub candidate.


If the choice ends up being Jeb or Hillary, then yes I will vote for him... mainly just to keep Hillary out of the white house.
 
I am more likely to vote for Rand Paul than Jeb.. I don't want the establishment to win.
 
Why keep Hillary out of the White House?
I thought dp was about making choices for positive reasons .
I've heard it said, by someone who knew both men, that Jeb was the smarter Bush by far than Dubya.


Nonetheless I do not particularly favor him for the Repub candidate.


If the choice ends up being Jeb or Hillary, then yes I will vote for him... mainly just to keep Hillary out of the white house.
 
Are you keeping up with Rand Paul's war with the Cheney's ?
I am more likely to vote for Rand Paul than Jeb.. I don't want the establishment to win.
 
Why keep Hillary out of the White House?
I thought dp was about making choices for positive reasons .


I am making a positive choice.


I am absolutely positive Jeb Bush could not possibly be a worse president than Hillary. :D
 
Wouldn't vote for him at all.

I'm totally done with milquetoast "compassionate conservative" Republicans. I want a smaller government with MUCH less consolidated power and Bush isn't going to provide that. Neither is Christie or Ryan.

As far as I'm concerned the Federal government is totally out of control and has become more a hindrance to this nation than a help. We need to pass more power back to the states and the people of the states. To that end the most important elections are the state and local elections as well as the elections for congress.
 
If you voted against the Clinton dynasty, you'd just be voting for the Bush dynasty.

More concern to me are the two current hottest "wars" in the GOP, Immigration and Cheney/Paul .
I'd consider it, yes. Judging by a last name only or voting in protest against a supposed "political dynasty" is foolish.
 
Jeb running for national office will have a massive challenge with finding a post Bush voice in the GOP. I think he will have obstacles in trying to separate himself from his brother, without offending his brother or inviting him to the RNC, not wanting his endorsement, etc. Big time family drama.

If he can pull it all off, it will be amazing, but comics will poke fun.

I don't think he is in a easy place, politically or personally.


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IMO Jeb is the best politician in his family. When's the last time a governor left after two terms with a 63% favorability rating? Remember, Florida is considered a swing state.

Governor Jeb Bush: A Record of Leadership and Policy Accomplishment | Washington Policy Center





Liberty City is Miami's poorest black neighborhood. What does Hillary have to offer in terms of successful public education reform, Bill's "midnight basketball" program?

http://www.washingtonpolicy.org/sites/default/files/PN2007-15.pdf
 
If you voted against the Clinton dynasty, you'd just be voting for the Bush dynasty.

More concern to me are the two current hottest "wars" in the GOP, Immigration and Cheney/Paul .
In my case I wouldn't have an huge issue with either in the White House, and certainly wouldn't waste my vote on some populist "anti-dynasty" tripe. Who I would vote for would likely depend on the circumstances and party narratives at the time of the election.
 
I'm totally done with milquetoast "compassionate conservative" Republicans. I want a smaller government with MUCH less consolidated power and Bush isn't going to provide that. Neither is Christie or Ryan.
Most of us non-Floridians have not seen his economic record in Florida.
Bush is in the running because he was invited to Vegas with three other governors; a stubborn GOP belief to have a governor again.
His Immigration comments are a double-edged sword, chop from the Dems and bring back reluctant GOPs .
 
While I do appreciate his stance on illegal immigration, I would, under no circumstances, vote for him for anything. I've had enough Bush to last 10 lifetimes. Plus, I remember the side he fell on during the Schiavo debacle, and that left a horrible taste in my mouth.

Besides, if I vote for Bush, I wouldn't have a vote left for Hillary!

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I'm old enough to not be afraid of any of them now, even Rand Paul.
IMO, no matter when Clinton would have run in the general--including 2008--she would have and will lose.
The GOP has been gunning for her for over two decades .
In my case I wouldn't have an huge issue with either in the White House, and certainly wouldn't waste my vote on some populist "anti-dynasty" tripe. Who I would vote for would likely depend on the circumstances and party narratives at the time of the election.
 
I would prefer Ron Paul winning the primary. I think some of his opinions and stances are a little out there, but he is the best in running the neocons out and deconsolidating the power of the government and federal reserve. His son is a little too close to the Evangelica wing for me.



Wouldn't vote for him at all.

I'm totally done with milquetoast "compassionate conservative" Republicans. I want a smaller government with MUCH less consolidated power and Bush isn't going to provide that. Neither is Christie or Ryan.

As far as I'm concerned the Federal government is totally out of control and has become more a hindrance to this nation than a help. We need to pass more power back to the states and the people of the states. To that end the most important elections are the state and local elections as well as the elections for congress.
 
I do wonder just what Jeb's position on immigration would be if he didn't have a chava at home.

I'd have to hear about his other positions before saying one way or another. I'd say a more moderate CON would be welcomed with open arms by a majority of Americans, though pretty sure not by those in the GOP primary process.

Oh well, not my sack of rocks to carry.... :peace
 
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