msnbc.msn.com - 12/4/2008
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Still popular in Florida, former Gov. Jeb Bush said Wednesday that he's interested in the seat Sen. Mel Martinez is giving up, and the field of possible candidates could quickly narrow to make way for the president's younger brother.
marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 12/3/2008
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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 ...
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Jeb Bush Ponders Florida Senate Run
newsmax.com - 12/1/2008
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newsmax.com —
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tells Newsmax that
the GOP must broaden its appeal to avoid becoming
the old white-guy party, and recommends that Republicans create a shadow government to engage Democrats on important issues as the incoming Obama ...
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Corrente —
Why am I suddenly reminded of this Doonesbury classic from 1974?
Dick Nixon:
Since my pardon will keep the full story from coming out…
Millions of Americans will continue to believe I was hounded from office!
Do you know where that leaves us, little girl?
ON THE COMEBACK TRAIL!
Pat Nixon:
Oh no, Dick! God, no!
I just can't put my finger on it....
No More Mister Nice Blog —
... was soft-focused; the tone, on the part of both interviewer and interviewees (Laura Bush and daughter Barbara as well as the president), was Well, we've all been through a lot, haven't we? And now we can kick back before a warm fire and reminisce. Gah. And so the comeback tour begins. (Ready for Senator Jeb?) ...
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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com 1/6/2009 — 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.
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dailykos.com 12/4/2008 — 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 ...
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politico.com 12/27/2008 — Jeb Bush's calls to several Florida power players has some political observers predicting a Senate run for the former Florida governor.
Run, Jeb, Run
forbes.com 12/6/2008 — In January 2007, when Jeb Bush stepped down after two terms as governor of Florida, he had cut taxes, enacted the most extensive public school reform in any state, restructured health care and, after dealing with some three dozen hurricanes and ...
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First Read 12/3/2008
“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 ...
Jeb Bush considering Senate run —
CNN Political Ticker 12/3/2008
Jeb Bush may mount a bid for Senate.
(CNN) - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is considering a bid for the United Sates Senate, Republican strategist Alex Castellanos told CNN Tuesday.
Republicans are urging Bush, the president's younger brother, to ...
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