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oliverwillis.com - 12/3/2008
Jeb!
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Dang, if Jeb Bush runs for Mel Martinez’s senate seat in Florida I don’t think the Dems can pick it up, even though the state is now back in the blue column. That name is toxic for him if he’s got aspirations to the White House in the next decade, but it he left office pretty ...
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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thinkprogress.org - 12/1/2008
Jeb Bush: GOP needs to set up ‘a shadow government.’
— thinkprogress.org — In an interview with the conservative online publication NewsMax, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said the GOP... must broaden its appeal to avoid becoming “the old white-guy party,” and recommended that Republicans create a “ shadow government ” to work ... (more) Jeb Bush: GOP needs to set up ‘a shadow government.’

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The Moderate Voice:  Jeb Bush Seriously Considering Florida Senate Run

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Jeb Bush Seriously Considering Florida Senate Run
The Moderate Voice — ... It could end up being not such a bad year for Republicans. Second of all, Floridians still remember Jeb Bush’s time as Governor. Republican Charlie Crist — Bush’s Attorney General — succeeded him after winning by 7% in 2006 - a very bad year for Republicans. –Group News Blog: We haven’t even gotten rid of the one Bush and the other one is rearing his ugly mug again. I am so tired of these people. –Oliver Willis: Dang, if Jeb Bush runs for Mel Martinez’s senate seat in ...

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News — ... . Though the family name isn't that popular across the country, Bush himself is well-liked in his own state and would probably prevent Democrats from taking it over, writes Oliver Willis . FROM THE BLOGS: [image] ...

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