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dailykos.com - 12/4/2008
FL-Sen: Jeb Bush seriously considering run for open seat
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If it happens, it will be a very big deal : Two sources close to Jeb Bush, including one who has spoken to the former Florida governor within the past few hours, say he is seriously considering a run for Senate now that incumbent Republican Mel Martinez has retired. "He is receiving a lot of ...

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marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 12/3/2008
Jeb Bush Ponders Florida Senate Run
— marcambinder.theatlantic.com — Two sources close to Jeb Bush, including one who has spoken to the former Florida governor within the past few hours, say he is seriously considering a run for Senate now that incumbent Republican Mel Martinez has retired. "He is receiving a lot of ... (more) Jeb Bush Ponders Florida Senate Run

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politico.com - 12/3/2008
Jeb Bush 'considering' Senate run
— politico.com — Asked if he is interested in the Martinez seat, Bush tells Politico: “I am considering it." (more) Jeb Bush 'considering' Senate run

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Op-Ed Columnist: Small Isn’t Beautiful
nytimes.com - 12/8/2008
Op-Ed Columnist: Small Isn’t Beautiful
— nytimes.com — Given recent history, the right should think twice before charging into battle against Barack Obama under the banner of “small-government conservatism.” > (more) Op-Ed Columnist: Small Isn’t Beautiful

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12/4: Senate Speculation
Blogometer — ... running for Mel Martinez 's Senate seat in 2010. Most liberal bloggers view Bush as a formidable opponent and believe that the race "would start as his to lose" if he decided to run. Other lefty bloggers claim that Bush ...

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