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Judi Lynn

(164,174 posts) Sun Mar 10, 2013, 03:22 PM Mar 2013

Jeb Bush praises brother's record in lead-up to decision on 2016 run [View all]

Source: Guardian

Jeb Bush praises brother's record in lead-up to decision on 2016 run

Former Florida governor tries to mount obstacle of ill-feeling towards George W Bush presidency ahead of his own campaign

Ewen MacAskill in Washington
guardian.co.uk, Sunday 10 March 2013 15.04 EDT

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush praised his brother's presidency, suggesting history would view it favourably, as he made a tour of the Sunday talk shows aimed at getting his own 2016 White House run back on track.

One of the biggest obstacles facing him if he is to mount a White House run could be his name. There is some resistance in the US, a country proud of its democratic credentials, to electing a third Bush into the White House. But the main problem is the negative feelings still arouse by the George W presidency.

Seeking to confront that issue, the former Florida governor told NBC: "In his four years as president a lot of amazing accomplishments took place. So my guess is that history will be kind to my brother, the further out you get from this and the more people compare his tenure to what's going on now."

Bush's hints that he is considering a White House run coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Iraq invasion, the most controversial decision of George W's two terms. His father's presidency is normally seen in a better light, though his decision to stop the first Gulf War in 1991 after the liberation of Kuwait is also seen as controversial, as was reneging on his pledge not to raise taxes.

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/10/jeb-bush-praises-record-2016

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Jeb Bush praises brother's record in lead-up to decision on 2016 run [View all] Judi Lynn Mar 2013 OP

lack of reality oldandhappy Mar 2013 #1

welcome to DU goclark Mar 2013 #34

Jeb has already forgotten Politicalboi Mar 2013 #2

That's because this Bush knows NYtoBush-Drop Dead Mar 2013 #7

Jeb Must Be Cherry-Picking DallasNE Mar 2013 #8

He's also cutting out 2005. That was the year FEMA dropped the ball when it came to Katrina. nt Selatius Mar 2013 #35

Yeah, he accomplished his goal of destroying our economy, that is pretty amazing. olddad56 Mar 2013 #10

Well, let us do our jobs and show him how we haven't forgotten! lonestarnot Mar 2013 #40

It'll never work. cheapdate Mar 2013 #3

Seems to have worked out OK for Saint Ronnie Lasher Mar 2013 #9

Short memories, yes cheapdate Mar 2013 #14

No one but the true believers are that dumb or delusional. Frank Cannon Mar 2013 #55

This will make it easier to tie him to W's policies. Gore1FL Mar 2013 #4

But then again, Watergate and the Nixon and Agnew resignations, Art_from_Ark Mar 2013 #36

That was more an an effective use of the hostage crisis. n/t Gore1FL Mar 2013 #43

Yes, and it also means there could easily be another distraction Art_from_Ark Mar 2013 #52

You got it sikofit3 Mar 2013 #57

Let the Jeb Bush Orwellian doublespeak begin olddad56 Mar 2013 #5

Message auto-removed wet_to_activate Mar 2013 #6

Jeb is finished The Second Stone Mar 2013 #11

the world has had a belly full of being bush-whacked UpInArms Mar 2013 #12

Great idea, Jebbula! Keep bringing up and praising Junior! City Lights Mar 2013 #13

The US is still in hangover mode from the W years. blkmusclmachine Mar 2013 #15

As I said on another thread. Just what we need. Another Republican with a sense of entitlement. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2013 #16

Another Bush in office? No fucking thanks. MichiganVote Mar 2013 #17

I had thought Jeb Bush was a contender.... dawnie51 Mar 2013 #18

Well golly! Turbineguy Mar 2013 #19

Where are the jobs from the Bush tax cuts? Kingofalldems Mar 2013 #20

Read my lips: NO NEW BUSHS! n/t RoccoR5955 Mar 2013 #21

Jeb can't count, or Jeb can't remember bucolic_frolic Mar 2013 #22

No, that's accurate ... Myrina Mar 2013 #42

Delusional. Out of touch with reality. Or a liar. Disqualified for cause on point Mar 2013 #23

Delusional. Out of touch with reality. Or a liar. Emminently qualified! DFW Mar 2013 #24

Not delusional or lack of reality. Kablooie Mar 2013 #25

It takes a Clinton to defeat a Bush...btw graham4anything Mar 2013 #26

He can't really be the "smart " one after this can he? trublu992 Mar 2013 #27

Oh please. Where was their great leader at their own presidential convention? Webster Green Mar 2013 #28

Bedtime for Bushies. Playing in a future near y'all. Festivito Mar 2013 #29

...said Caligula's other horse. yurbud Mar 2013 #30

That alone should disqualify that ass for the position. Zoeisright Mar 2013 #31

What does Jebbie like most about junior's tenure? Was it turning a surplus into a staggering indepat Mar 2013 #32

Kind? Yeah, kind of honest and the truth will kill all your hopes of being Prez. VPStoltz Mar 2013 #33

Anyone who thinks Bewsh 43 did a good job needs to be examined. HughBeaumont Mar 2013 #37

Jebby, if your borther was so good give us an example lunatica Mar 2013 #38

The DNC should already be attacking the entire malignant family Doctor_J Mar 2013 #39

yep libodem Mar 2013 #47

HAHAHAHAA yeah, that'll get him elected!! Myrina Mar 2013 #41

"Four years as president" is indeed accurate, if you subtract all the vacation time. NYC Liberal Mar 2013 #44

unfortuantely he might get away with this. DCBob Mar 2013 #45

No Bob. Just no. tkmorris Mar 2013 #48

I hope you are right but dont forget this country re-elected that moron in 2004. DCBob Mar 2013 #51

Idiot libodem Mar 2013 #46

Are all Bushes Dpm12 Mar 2013 #49

Not high, just incredibly stupid, rich, entitled and they nonoyes Mar 2013 #56

How about that economic collapse?? AgingAmerican Mar 2013 #50

True folly DonCoquixote Mar 2013 #53

There is no controversy on the Iraq war - it was a LIE and a FIASCO underpants Mar 2013 #54