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

2016 Postmortem

In reply to the discussion: Jeb Bush rumors pick up [View all]

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
12. I agree.
Wed Nov 13, 2013, 06:13 PM
Nov 2013

Most Republicans don't know enough about the Hispanic community to understand that Cubans and other nationalities don't have a lot of political cohesion because the Cubans have never cared much about illegal immigration problems and tend to look down on Mexican and Central Americans.

Jeb is the only one that makes it close, and he is good. He is the only one that comes close to unifying the party. I am not even sure if Christie is even aware of the fact that he is there for the 'framing' effect. There will be Christie 'on the left' and Cruz on the far right and they will make Bush look 'moderate'.

He keeps the base intact, gives them a chance in Florida, North Carolina and Ohio, which no one else does.

Personally I hope that it is anybody but Jeb.

I also hope that Julian Castro is on the ticket as Veep.

Jeb Bush rumors pick up [View all] grantcart Nov 2013 OP
Police records of wife and kids probably scrubbed by now elfin Nov 2013 #1
Understand it was snark but people should be aware of who his wife is grantcart Nov 2013 #3
His outreach won't work. My family can't stand him. Rozlee Nov 2013 #8
She is a very stately, well spoken classic Hispanic woman. She has always been an asset to Jeb. libdem4life Nov 2013 #10
I agree. grantcart Nov 2013 #12
Is he crazy enough for the teabaggers to make it through their convention? AlinPA Nov 2013 #13
Teabaggers are there for the off season show, they don't have any weight in the nomination process grantcart Nov 2013 #14
If that continues then, at least there won't be a candidate who is a complete nutcase. AlinPA Nov 2013 #15
I am not surprised Auggie Nov 2013 #2
agreed. He is their only hope but he would still have to switch Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, IA grantcart Nov 2013 #4
Plus, the Bush name is covered in stench. Dems can't let people forget that. n/t Auggie Nov 2013 #7
The side shows. It was almost like the Dems stood back and kept their money knowing they libdem4life Nov 2013 #17
That's what voting machines are for pscot Nov 2013 #5
Well bless my biscuits! The Bush crime family raises it's ugly head again. Lint Head Nov 2013 #6
Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton blkmusclmachine Nov 2013 #9
Republicans want someone who is competent and who can win and that’s Jeb.? SmittynMo Nov 2013 #11
So when does the Bush family finally just drop the facade . . . Brigid Nov 2013 #16
Which rumors? The ones about him and Katherine Harris? Or was there someone else? yellowcanine Nov 2013 #18
Just don't mention their love child davidpdx Nov 2013 #19
I've always thought that at some point Jeb would be coming riding a white horse calguy Nov 2013 #20
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»Jeb Bush rumors pick up»Reply #12