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Jeb Bush 'considering' Senate run
Asked if he is interested in the Martinez seat, Bush tells Politico: “I am considering it."
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
Run, Jeb, Run
forbes.com — 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 ... (more) Run, Jeb, Run
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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  • kmberger kmberger
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    We need another Bush cretin running for public office like we need another hole in our heads.  God forbid this dynasty of mediocre minds and poor policies from serving in government.  These people are despicable elitists who are only interested in advancing their oil business interests.  Hopefully, the American public will turn against this family and not vote another Shrub to any official position.
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Jeb Bush Considers Senate Run
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... The president's younger brother may run for the Fla. Senate seat currently held by Republican Mel Martinez, who said announced Tuesday he would not seek reelection in 2010.       ...

Jeb Bush Considers Senate Run
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... The president's younger brother says he may run for Florida Sen. Mel Martinez's seat in 2010. Martinez announced Tuesday he won't seek reelection.        ...

Jeb Considering A Run For Senate?
Real Clear Politics - TIME.com — ... Politico 's Lee and Martin are reporting former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is indeed considering a bid for Senate, now that GOP Sen. Mel Martinez has announced he won't seek re-election. ...

Jeb eyes open Senate race
Political Animal — JEB EYES OPEN SENATE RACE.... For crying out loud, hasn't this family done enough damage ? Can't they just leave us alone for a while? 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 ...

ThinkFast: December 3, 2008
Think Progress — ... Former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) told Politico, “I am considering” a run for Senate, after Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) announced yesterday he would retire in 2010. “A lot of people are calling him and contacting him and ...

Election Central Morning Roundup
TPM Election Central — ... Jeb Bush says he is considering a run for Senate in 2010, for the open seat of retiring GOP Sen. Mel Martinez. On the one hand the Bush name at this point isn't exactly a positive in most of the country -- but Jeb himself still has a solid reputation in the state where he was governor, and would probably be a solid candidate for the GOP and even a slight favorite in this swing state. ...

Proper News
N/A — ... rise up? Just when you thought that the Era of Error was over, Jeb Bush rises.  He may run for the Florida senate seat to be vacated by Mel Martinez ...

Hugh Hewitt: Jeb 2010?
Hugh Hewitt's TownHall Blog — ... Posted by: Hugh Hewitt at 9:48 AM This would be very welcome news within the GOP , providing a great start to the cycle and encouraging other strong canddiates to follow suit. ...

Hugh Hewitt: Jeb 2010?
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — ... Posted by: Hugh Hewitt at 9:48 AM This would be very welcome news within the GOP , providing a great start to the cycle and encouraging other strong canddiates to follow suit. ...

Against Nepotism
MoJo Blog Posts: mojo — ... This is a bipartisan plea. Can we stop with the scions of powerful families grabbing vacant positions for themselves? That means no Jeb Bush, who is considering a run for a Florida Senate seat; it means no Caroline Kennedy, who is apparently a contender to ...

Jeb Bush to Run for Senate
The Latest on Air America — ... reform. In an interview with Politico immediately after November’s election, the former governor said the Republican Party should take four primary steps to regain favor with voters: Show no tolerance for corruption, practice what it preaches about limiting the scope of government (“There should not be such a thing as a Big Government Republican”), stand for working families and small business, and embrace reform.  Click here to read more.

Chambliss: Palin makes Republicans "explode"
AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth — ... , Jeb is setting himself up to run for Senate from Florida according to an email he sent to Politico. I suspect the retirement of Mel Martinez was choreographed by the Bush team to get Jeb back in the game. They're not going to cede their party to Sarah Palin. ...

No More Bushes!
Daily PunditJeb: I am considering Senate run - Carol E. Lee and Jonathan Martin - Politico.com 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. Dynasties are the enemies of representative republican democracy. The last thing this nation needs is an institutionalized political class.

BuzzFlash Mailbag for December 03, 2008
BuzzFlash.org - Progressive News and Commentary with an Attitude | Fight Ignorance: Read BuzzFlash — ... scattered all over Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the house. I suggest you pick them up before the next tenant runs them over with his big moving van. It'll be the biggest celebration in my life to see you gone -- better than a hundred birthdays and a thousand Christmases. My wish for you is that you'll suffer as much as you've caused others to suffer. Your ex-wife, Merica Loren Adams Fayetteville, Arkansas Subject: Jeb Bush tries to cover up corruption w/ a Senate run From: http://www.politico.com/news/stories... "In an interview with Politico immediately after November’s ...

12/4: Senate Speculation
Blogometer — ... argues that "a [Jim] Martin victory would've been the upset of the decade" and writes: "Special elections are funny beasts, and it's not worth reading too much into them." Meanwhile, bloggers are buzzing about the news that ex-FL Gov. Jeb Bush is considering running for Mel Martinez 's Senate seat in 2010. Most liberal bloggers view Bush as a formidable opponent and believe that the race ...

Bush Sees a Future for His Brother in the Senate
The Caucus — ... “He is a proven leader who, when given responsibilities, succeeded.” Jeb Bush, the former Republican governor of Florida, is considering a run for the Senate seat now occupied by Mel Martinez, who announced that he would not seek re-election in 2010. It is unclear, however, whether the “Bush” name would help or hurt his Senate chances. While Mr. Bush was a popular governor at the time he served, his older brother’s approval ratings are in the cellar as he prepares to exit the White House. In the Real Clear Politics interview Mr. Bush also weighed in on the future of the ...

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