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Phil AmmannDecember 16, 2014

On Tuesday, Jeb Bush made his most substantial move towards a presidential run to date, with the announcement to “actively explore” a campaign, and a new political committee for Republican fundraising. For Democrats, the move was hardly surprising, seen as just another way to keep Bush in the headlines. “Isn’t this what he’s been doing […]

Gary FineoutDecember 16, 2014

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Tuesday took his most definitive step yet toward running for president, announcing plans to “actively explore” a campaign and form a new political operation allowing him to raise money for like-minded Republicans. In a holiday message posted on Bush’s Facebook page and Twitter account, the son and brother of […]

Gary FineoutDecember 16, 2014

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Tuesday took his most definitive step yet toward running for president, announcing plans to “actively explore” a campaign and form a new political operation allowing him to raise money for like-minded Republicans. In a holiday message posted on Bush’s Facebook page and Twitter account, the son and brother of […]

Peter SchorschDecember 16, 2014

If Jeb Bush runs for president, as he most likely will, one of his signature issues, education, will get him hammered from both sides. The Republican Party’s tea bag wing is unforgiving – so far – over his embrace of the Common Core standards even though the federal government has had almost nothing to do with them. […]

Associated PressDecember 15, 2014

As he signals strong interest in a 2016 presidential campaign, Republican Jeb Bush on Monday encouraged college graduates to “shake things up” and embrace change during a commencement address at South Carolina’s largest university. The former Florida governor’s appearance, weeks before a self-imposed deadline to decide his political future, marked his second visit in three […]

Martin DyckmanDecember 15, 2014

If Jeb Bush runs for president, as he most likely will, one of his signature issues, education, will get him hammered from both sides. The Republican Party’s tea bag wing is unforgiving – so far – over his embrace of the Common Core standards even though the federal government has had almost nothing to do with them. […]

Associated PressDecember 14, 2014

Jeb Bush plans to release a massive 250,000 e-mails in a new e-book covering his time as Florida governor — the strongest indication to date he is seriously considering a presidential run. In an interview aired Sunday on ABC Miami affiliate WPLG-TV, Bush intends to “make up my mind in short order” about a White […]

Associated PressDecember 14, 2014

Jeb Bush’s big donors and allies are tantalized by his promise to decide “in short order” whether to run for president. But supporters are struggling to understand what his actions mean and whether they can predict his political intentions. Bush is scheduled to give the commencement address Monday at the University of South Carolina during […]

Guest AuthorDecember 9, 2014

Are you up for more war – a really, really lot of it? More invasions of sovereign nations like Iraq? More “Mission Accomplished” banners? More Americans maimed and killed, for what, in places like Afghanistan? More trillions spent to protect Halliburton’s bottom line? It’s A-OK by Jeb Bush. Long before his brother was conned into […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2014

Opposition research generally involves a campaign gathering up as many facts as publicly (or privately) available on another candidate, preferably negative, in order to use against that candidate at an opportune time. Describing itself as “The Most Comprehensive Early Look Ever at a Presidential Field,” the D.C.-based Democratic Party group American Bridge 21st Century has […]

Tag: Jeb Bush

Democrats respond to Jeb Bush “actively exploring” White House run

Jeb Bush to 'actively explore' run for president

Jeb Bush to ‘actively explore’ run for president

Martin Dyckman: Jeb might have an education problem in 2016

Jeb Bush speaks in South Carolina, dropping 2016 hints

Martin Dyckman: Jeb might have an education problem in 2016

Jeb Bush to release 250K e-mails from time as governor, inching closer to White House run

In or out? Jeb Bush keeps on mulling 2016 decision

Stephen Goldstein: President Jeb planning more neocon wars

Democratic aligned group releases oppo research document on Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, etc.