2009/2010: Jeb says no thanks

FLORIDA: So why did Jeb Bush so publicly explore this Senate bid now and then pull back? What spooked him? "Bush said he intends to focus on his growing portfolio of business ventures and to devote time to his family. He spent much of Tuesday calling friends and supporters to give them the news. Still, the former governor said he would continue to advocate for conservative ideas, and he offered a bit of advice to fellow Republicans: Don't target the new president with the same kind of partisan attacks...( read more ) (link)