Published 12/3/2008
by Domenico Montanaro
at First Read
“Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush -- the younger brother of the president -- is weighing a run for the Senate seat currently held by Republican Mel Martinez. Martinez announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2010. Asked whether he was interested in running for the seat then, Bush told Politico by email Tuesday night: ‘I am considering it.’”
”A source close to Bush said he'll be thoughtful and methodical about the decision-making process. He will consider the impact a race would...( read more )
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