corner.nationalreview.com - 1/6/2009
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There will be no Senator Bush. Here's his statement:
While I will always have more than fond memories of my years in public office and was humbled by the outpouring of support I received over the last few weeks, now is not my time to be running for office. To sum it up, in the words of Dr. ...
hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com - 12/31/2008
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Pres.-elect Barack Obama released a statement tonight via
the transition about Gov. Rod Blagojevich 's appointment of...
former state AG Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate: "Roland Burris is a good man and a fine public servant, but the Senate ...
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Obama: Burris Appointment "Disappointing"
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 12/31/2008
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President-elect Barack Obama released a statement Tuesday criticizing
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's decision to appoint Roland Burris...
to the U.S. Senate: "Roland Burris is a good man and a fine public servant, but the Senate Democrats made it clear ...
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Obama says Burris appointment 'disappointing'
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 1/6/2009
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Jeb Bush has announced that he is not
running for Senator from Florida, dealing a blow to...
the GOP's chances to hold on to their open seat here. Jeb told the Associated Press that his brother's poor poll numbers were not a factor: "While I'm proud ...
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Jeb Bush Not Running For Senate In Florida
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Hot Air » Top Picks —
... this morning, and now here’s the quake . Nothing’s easy anymore. While I will always have more than fond memories of my years in public office and was humbled by the outpouring of support I received over the last few weeks, now is not my time to be running for office. To sum it up, in the words of Dr. Stephen Covey, I have decided to put “First Things First”. I will continue to stay involved in the advocacy of a vibrant, growing Republican Party and with it, 21st Century conservative solutions to the challenges we face. All the best, Jeb With Bush out, the race to replace ...
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Ross Douthat on just war and modern warfare.
Nancy Pelosi abolishes term limits for committee chairmanships.
Jeb Bush won't run for Senate in 2010.
Obama predicts "trillion-dollar deficits for years to come."
Gallup reports that a majority of Americans think Burrris should be blocked.
Arlen Specter blasts AG nominee Eric Holder.
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