Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 03:37 PM Feb 2015

JEB: Junior "a great president," Poppy "the greatest man alive," he's "(his) own person"



Jeb Bush Addresses 2016 And His Family Name
The Huffington Post | By Igor Bobic

Jeb Bush is preparing for a run for president, and he would like you to know that he is not his brother.

"I love my brother. I think he’s been a great president," Bush said Wednesday at the Detroit Economic Club. But, he added, “I know I’m going to have to do it on my own."

The Bush family name remains a political liability years after America's costly involvements in the Middle East and the Great Recession, raising the question of how the former governor of Florida plans to differentiate himself from his brother. He offered a hint by recalling his 1994 and 1998 gubernatorial campaigns, when he ran as a conservative reformer on issues such as welfare and education.

“People knew I wasn’t just the brother of George … I was my own person,” Bush said. “I earned it by working hard to connect with people on a level that truly mattered. That experience on a national scale has to be part of the strategy.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/05/jeb-bush-2016_n_6623688.html
5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
JEB: Junior "a great president," Poppy "the greatest man alive," he's "(his) own person" (Original Post) Miles Archer Feb 2015 OP
He isn't doing himself any favours by calling his brother a 'Great President'. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #1
Save your breath, Jeb. No amount of talking will convince the majority Frustratedlady Feb 2015 #2
Excuse me while I deutsey Feb 2015 #3
You're going to out do your asinine brother? Damn, at least he is giving a heads up. Jefferson23 Feb 2015 #4
Toss America into the Bushes again! struggle4progress Feb 2015 #5

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)
1. He isn't doing himself any favours by calling his brother a 'Great President'.
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 03:42 PM
Feb 2015

Even among Republicans, that's going to alienate some primary voters.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
2. Save your breath, Jeb. No amount of talking will convince the majority
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 04:59 PM
Feb 2015

that you have anything but Bush Baloney to offer. It's in your blood, in your upbringing and more deeply ingrained than you even realize. The "apple" has already dropped from the tree and it lies right next to the others...I'd guess more than one is rotten. Just `splainin'.

Jefferson23

(30,099 posts)
4. You're going to out do your asinine brother? Damn, at least he is giving a heads up.
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 05:03 PM
Feb 2015

More poverty, more war, more inequality, more executive power exerted...maybe Cheney
will serve with him too in some capacity..woohoo.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»JEB: Junior "a great...