This headline is freaking hilarious. "Momentum"? Seriously? Is he going to go from 2% all the way up to say, 3%? Lol. Americans, whether rep or dem, do NOT, repeat, DO NOT, want another Bush for president, or whatever war him and the bushites have planned for us next. His chances are absolute zero.
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The fact that Jeb thinks he has momentum is yet another reason
why he should never be elected. He is embarrassing himself.
why he should never be elected. He is embarrassing himself.
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Wow, bush has learned something. I think he has a long way to go to learn enough to be president. This is not a job for a "learner" like Bush. Remember he and GW have the same DNA.
Please whatever you do do not vote for Bush.
Please whatever you do do not vote for Bush.
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"Jeb Bush, Sensing Momentum After Debate, Zeroes In on Donald Trump"
While he "zeroes in on Donald Trump", the only "momentum" we see re: Jeb! is his slide towards political zero.
While he "zeroes in on Donald Trump", the only "momentum" we see re: Jeb! is his slide towards political zero.
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Trump emasculated him numerous times. Jeb Bush is not a Presidential figure. Time for him to drop so we can hear the candidates that really have a shot.
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Momentum? Really. More like a dead cat bounce.
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The management of Bush's operation will go down in the political history books as how not to run a campaign. This guy had the name and the MONEY to lead the pack, and instead he's fighting to stay ahead of Carly Fiorina.
Of course, maybe nothing could done it. No matter how many natural advantages a campaign has, if the candidate is a dud, it doesn't work.
Of course, maybe nothing could done it. No matter how many natural advantages a campaign has, if the candidate is a dud, it doesn't work.
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Well, Jeb!'s grand plan in this respect probably just got trashed with the budget deal that passed today. The voting bloc is going to be very angry at the Party. Jeb! IS the Party. Poor Jeb!, born to lose. It's hard not to laugh, he has such bad, bad timing & luck. "Things are gonna change, I can feel it", it must be a genetic aberration. The whole "!" thing is totally ridiculous all by itself, I love that too.
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Bush is so well connected that no matter how bad a job he's doing running a campaign, this kind of piece will continue to run until the nomination is absolutely wrapped up. Too big to fail, until the final nail.
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So wrong. Bush does not have the leadership or personality to be President. He acts as child sometimes and this was showing in the debate that He was not himself, he looks forcing strong something he is not. Attacking Trump will be completely dissapear from my he Campaign. Watch !
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Look at this journalists past articles and you can see a very clear quid pro quo ( access to candidate for favorable coverage ).
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Jebs! campaign has all the bouyancy of a anvil. He seems slow and dim witted in the debates. The only reason for him to be on the stage is to give Trump someone to kick around.
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Still laughing...excellent post...."...to give Trump someone to kick around"....heheh...so True. Bush is Trump's punching bag.
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It is serious mistake for Jeb to go toe to toe with Trump. He's just not cut out for it. Fact is, he came off like Barney Fife and it only provided Trump the opportunity to point out it's basically futile (43% to 3%). I know the dems want Trump to faulter (out of fear), but get prepared for Trump one of the others up there as the ticket.
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At all of the republican debates, I've waited for the moment when Jeb! attacks Trump and then WHAM Trump knocks him down.
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Bush is the mouse that roared. He's not going anywhere.
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Jeb ought to just throw in the towel. The Bush dynasty must come to an end. For that matter so should the Clinton dynasty. America has no place for dynastic politics.
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The best thing that Trump has done so far, and something he doesn't get enough credit for, is being mostly responsible for killing the aspirations of "Mr Inevitable", the arrogant clown who had the audacity to make putting an Exclamation-Mark after his moniker as some kind of insult to the Intelligence of the American People.
Thankfully, it looks lke Jeb!, will join the line of big losers, who were at one time considered the best Presidential Hopefuls that money could buy. I don't know where this line starts, but probably with John Connally, Dick Armey, and now Jeb!, All 3 were Republicans who early in the GOP Presidential Primary Season, had locked up so much money and endorsements, that it seemed unimaginable that they wouldn't be elected.
Sadly, this pathetic strategy does sometimes work: GWB/Cheney
Thankfully, it looks lke Jeb!, will join the line of big losers, who were at one time considered the best Presidential Hopefuls that money could buy. I don't know where this line starts, but probably with John Connally, Dick Armey, and now Jeb!, All 3 were Republicans who early in the GOP Presidential Primary Season, had locked up so much money and endorsements, that it seemed unimaginable that they wouldn't be elected.
Sadly, this pathetic strategy does sometimes work: GWB/Cheney
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Amen...
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Life long conservative here. Voted for Bush 1 and 2. Will NEVER vote for Jeb. Never! Immigration is the key to solving most everything. And I mean stopping almost all immigration, building a wall and then deporting every single illegal out of this country. And that is not Jeb's plan!
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Was Jeb! "sensing momentum after debate"? Or that he could plausibly defend spending the money amassed by his campaign?
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...that the most effective way to convince voters of Mr. Bush’s seriousness is to highlight his barrage against Mr. Trump, a billionaire real estate magnate, whom he repeatedly assailed during the debate in Las Vegas.
More viscerally, they believe it will show a quality not always associated with the somewhat patrician Bush family: guts.
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For a moment I thought this was a SNL script. But no, you cant make this stuff up. "...to convince voters of Mr. Bush's seriousness" and "...they believe it will show a quality not always associated with the somewhat patrician Bush family: guts." Any candidate suffering from this sort of electoral malaise should not, ever, be elected president.
More viscerally, they believe it will show a quality not always associated with the somewhat patrician Bush family: guts.
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For a moment I thought this was a SNL script. But no, you cant make this stuff up. "...to convince voters of Mr. Bush's seriousness" and "...they believe it will show a quality not always associated with the somewhat patrician Bush family: guts." Any candidate suffering from this sort of electoral malaise should not, ever, be elected president.
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Your willingness - or lack thereof - to take on Donald Trump is the standard for how `tough' you are? Oh, brother! If ISIS could vote in this election, the Republicans could count on 100 percent support. The nation's political joke moves forward. I'm embarrassed for them. (No I'm not.)
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I know it would take real work, but it would be nice if the Times put more effort and column inches into covering the issues and less into announcing the first couple miles of the Indy 500.
Coverage of the last Republican debate is a perfect example. In the half dozen Times pieces about it, the one candidate who actually had something qualitatively different to say, Rand Paul, was not merely ignored but, more importantly, the substance of his huge Middle East policy difference with the other candidates was neither described nor analyzed.
The Times is still putting out Pulitzer quality specials, but it is going downhill rapidly in providing meaningful, quality coverage of the news. The Times is a brand and, when you get down to it, all it has to sell is its credibility. All the new snappy gimmicks and intrusive, pop-in ads in the world will not save it, if it continues to dilute that brand. The zillion Home Page article promoting a new movie, Star Wars, instead of an article on the actual debate issues will lose it the support of "news" readers, while getting it the support of few, if any, pop culture devotees, who can find more, probably better glitz and fluff elsewhere.
Coverage of the last Republican debate is a perfect example. In the half dozen Times pieces about it, the one candidate who actually had something qualitatively different to say, Rand Paul, was not merely ignored but, more importantly, the substance of his huge Middle East policy difference with the other candidates was neither described nor analyzed.
The Times is still putting out Pulitzer quality specials, but it is going downhill rapidly in providing meaningful, quality coverage of the news. The Times is a brand and, when you get down to it, all it has to sell is its credibility. All the new snappy gimmicks and intrusive, pop-in ads in the world will not save it, if it continues to dilute that brand. The zillion Home Page article promoting a new movie, Star Wars, instead of an article on the actual debate issues will lose it the support of "news" readers, while getting it the support of few, if any, pop culture devotees, who can find more, probably better glitz and fluff elsewhere.
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In order to oppose Trump effectively Bush needs to understand the fundamental basis of the Donald's success, in addition to his genius for attracting media coverage: It is best described in the words that Arthur Miller's chorus character, Alfieri, used to describe the tragic longshoreman Eddie Carbone in Miller's play, "View from the Bridge." While the description does not really fit Eddie Carbone very well, it does fit Donald Trump perfectly:
"… Even as I know how wrong he was … I tremble, for I confess that something perversely pure calls to me from [him] ... not purely good, but himself purely, because he allowed himself to be wholly known and for that I think I will love him more than all my sensible clients."
Miller understood that a person who allows himself “to be wholly known” is deeply loved by those who know him – regardless of “how wrong he [is],” and Trump’s opponents would do well it understand it also.
"… Even as I know how wrong he was … I tremble, for I confess that something perversely pure calls to me from [him] ... not purely good, but himself purely, because he allowed himself to be wholly known and for that I think I will love him more than all my sensible clients."
Miller understood that a person who allows himself “to be wholly known” is deeply loved by those who know him – regardless of “how wrong he [is],” and Trump’s opponents would do well it understand it also.
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Bush is a terrible campaigner (at least on the debate stage, where his closing statement bordered on incoherence) and is probably doomed as the presumptive GOP nominee. But he has nothing to lose by taking on Trump with a scorched-earth campaign, and he can at least salvage some respect for himself and his family's name.
Trump's verbal embrace of Vladimir Putin (based on his poll numbers, if you can believe it) is just the latest -- but maybe the best -- reason for Bush to pile on. The question is whether anybody else in the Republican field has the guts to do the same.
Trump's verbal embrace of Vladimir Putin (based on his poll numbers, if you can believe it) is just the latest -- but maybe the best -- reason for Bush to pile on. The question is whether anybody else in the Republican field has the guts to do the same.
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Jeb is political lumpen. All the recent Bushes are. But for Reagan and the haplessness of Governor Dukakis, this gene pool would have never made it to the oval office. There is no dynasty here, only a colossally perverse twist of fate.
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The most effective thing that Jeb! could have done in this campaign is to change his last name. It's even too late for that now. I hope all the billionaire investors are happy with the millions they poured into the Levitra-inspired PAC named "Right to Rise."
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This is a joke, right. Bush remains a candidate? Do I live in the US? Is Bush a Stuart? So much for telling a kid she can grow up to be President.
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Why are we talking about Bush who is near zero in the polls when we should be investigating Sander's breach of Hillary Clinton's campaign database which is something out of Nixon's playbook in the digital age.
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I live in NH and vote early and often. As I drive around a fairly large expanse of the region I see lots of Trump signs, a fair number of Hillary and Bernie signs, and some Carson signs. I have seen exactly one Bush sign in the last few weeks. To say the least, he has not caught fire here. Meanwhile most of the moderate Republicans up here that I know, who could potentially be Bush supporters, refuse to pay any attention to the guy who inserted himself into the whole Terry Schiavo mess in such an intrusive way. That episode, sticking government and religion between a man and his lawful wedded wife, was the exact opposite of what the fair number of moderates up here want.
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Tough enough with nothing to lose.
"Jeb has the lane all to himself." So, the GOP sees these candidates as horses. Horses are stupid creatures (sorry horse lovers). The analogy is fitting for this race.
"Momentum" - in a circle is called going nowhere - there must be a suspension of belief in your lying eyes presumably
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Lived in Florida for 60 years. Jeb did not serve the people well as governor. He's the ultimate Republican insider. His cronies were rewarded with state contracts and tax breaks while education social services and the environment suffered. Florida courts are stacked with right-wing judges. Jeb conspired with Kathryn Harris to deliver the 2000 Presidential election to his brother. Old Jeb losing to Donald Trump brings me no tears. Trump will get my vote!
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He just doesn't want to be the only male member of his family not to be President!
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Great response ! Bush does not have the leadership to serve this country.
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Am I crazy or are all but carson and trump part of the 'establishment' that they continuously criticize?
Is carly not the most vicious liar among them? Out lies trump but trump does not say one iota on policy except - 'not to worry - I am successful and can take care of it; will hire the best people out there" not one plan has he presented or one that makes sense.
Hard to tell who is the dumbest - the candidates or the public supporting them.
Is carly not the most vicious liar among them? Out lies trump but trump does not say one iota on policy except - 'not to worry - I am successful and can take care of it; will hire the best people out there" not one plan has he presented or one that makes sense.
Hard to tell who is the dumbest - the candidates or the public supporting them.
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Trump only knows what he's AGAINST--which is almost everything. He has no clue what he's FOR, thus neither does anyone else. God help us if he gets anywhere near the Oval Office!
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Since Jeb! has done nothing but fall in the polls, the momentum he's "sensing" is probably air whistling past his ears as he approaches final impact.
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Jeb is like the optimist who jumped off the skyscraper, and as he passed the third floor, said "So far, so good!"
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Jeb Bush is the NYT's candidate to go against Hillary. He can be easily
defeated. The Iraq war, the 2008 recession, failure to avoid 9/11 are all issues
that he can't use against Hillary. Liberals hate him for his voucher system in Florida and can't wait to take him apart. So why hasn't the NYT targeted him?
They are keeping their powder dry.
defeated. The Iraq war, the 2008 recession, failure to avoid 9/11 are all issues
that he can't use against Hillary. Liberals hate him for his voucher system in Florida and can't wait to take him apart. So why hasn't the NYT targeted him?
They are keeping their powder dry.
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Why can't the New York Times report the news? Why must they try to control the narrative instead? Jeb! Bush is dead in the water! If he is sensing momentum, he should start using his brain instead of his "gut." It is clear by now that the New York Times desperately wants a contest between Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush in 2016 and that they want Hillary Clinton to win the presidency. Why not say so on the editorial page and report the news in the rest of the paper?
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With all the money and the family heritage he has which is very powerful, as we all know, he has underwhelmed and will continue to underwhelming until he can convey why he is the leader this country needs. Attacking Trump is appropriate but does Bush have the chops to run this country.. I don't think so.
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Yeah--what serious adult spells his name with an exclamation point??
But aside from Jeb! Is there a single serious adult in the whole Republican lineup? I could take them seriously as candidates for middle management at Target...but for President of the United States?
Get serious!
But aside from Jeb! Is there a single serious adult in the whole Republican lineup? I could take them seriously as candidates for middle management at Target...but for President of the United States?
Get serious!
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"“Going after Trump is tactically brilliant for Jeb,” said Ana Navarro, a Republican strategist and CNN commentator who supports Mr. Bush. " So the New York Times quotes a shill for Bush paid by CNN. Wither journalism.
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Amen!
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Jeb is abhorrent, but I fail to understand the journalistic issue here. One would presume that the paper would seek comment from the candidate's supporters. Since Ms. Navarro is identified by her political affiliation and her institutional connection, the paper has fulfilled its journalistic obligations. Perhaps the commenter would prefer that NYT only quote Jeb opponents? Speaking personally, I wish there were no one on earth who'd support any of these GOP lunatics. But we live in sad times, and the news must report on the sadness.
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I don't know if this strategy will help Bush win the Republican nomination and I'm pretty sure its a strategy born of desperation, but I applaud Governor Bush for taking on the fascist bully that has, to this point, enthralled so many Republican voters. A Pyrrhic victory may be all that Jeb can hope for at this time, but I'm hoping that by being the first serious candidate to have the guts to go after Trump -- that coward Cruz certainly isnt going to -- Bush can slap the Republican electorate back to its senses. We need a real conservative party in this country and I applaud Mr. Bush for at least making an attempt to restore some level of sanity to people on the right.
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Your definition of Conservative is to to do what Democrats want to do. That has really worked out well so far hasn't it?
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Couldn't agree more! The Republicans (and the rest of us) had better get on with throwing Trump out NOW. Finally it looks like mainstream Republicans are going to fight his taking over their party. It would be great if Bush and Kasich combine, maybe one or two others although I wouldn't count on it. Rubio is hopeless (he would likely accept a VP slot with Trump through blind ambition) and Christie is also beyond hope (his true colors and shameless personal ambition are also all too apparent). To Jeb Bush: Don't worry about any consequences (e.g., a lift to the Democrats if Trump still runs a third party candidacy). Nothing would be worse for the country, not to mention the Republican Party, than Trump.
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Since Jeb is easily the most liberal man in this group, it would be hard for him to make the conservative wing more conservative. The Congressional GOP leadership is cut from exactly the same material as Jeb but ask any conservative what they think of Boehner/McConnell/Ryan.
The most conservative man has to be Cruz, so if you sneer at him, you've defined yourself already.
The most conservative man has to be Cruz, so if you sneer at him, you've defined yourself already.
The jeb-mentum! is strong with this one.
No doubt: John Ellis Bush Bush has the momentum of a 100 million dollar coal train. Roaring along. At 3mph.
No doubt: John Ellis Bush Bush has the momentum of a 100 million dollar coal train. Roaring along. At 3mph.
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Although nobody is 'Wild about Jeb', for the R's unfortunately he is the only nearly adult in the room.
Nobody is 'Wild about Hillary' either. But she has the inexorableness of a molasses flood.
In a nation of ~400 million, the best we get is another Bush-Clinton matchup?
Nobody is 'Wild about Hillary' either. But she has the inexorableness of a molasses flood.
In a nation of ~400 million, the best we get is another Bush-Clinton matchup?
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At this juncture the only shred of credibility "Jeb!" has is that he does indeed know something about what a "chaos presidency" is all about.
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Unfortunately for the Republicans Bush is the same as Romney who told people in private that 47% of American voters are waiting for a government handout. GWB flew over black citizens literally drowning in New Orleans and they will not forget and vote for his brother. Kasich is far and away the best candidate in terms of achievement and experience and by not supporting Kasich the GOP elites are handing the election to Hillary.
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While all of the Republican presidential hopefuls ramp up their rhetoric against the "feckless" and "weak" President Obama, none of them have shown the courage to challenge Trump. What a gutless and cowardly crew. And then along comes, would you believe it, Jeb Bush, the "patrician," (nice way of saying "prissy") and, alone, attacks the bombast of the leading Republican circus barker. I don't know what this means, probably nothing more than a mark of Jeb Bush's utter desperation. But I welcome it all the same.
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A favorite campaign trick the GOP pulls (really the brain-child of Karl Rove) is to highlight an apparent GOP weakness and through misinformation, out-and-out blatant lies, and code-words make it the weakness of the opponent. We´re seeing this gimmick play out with the GOP assault on Hillary Clinton's character being coded "untrustworthy" (or "untrustable" as McCarthy so succinctly put it) and "dishonest" and brazenly being attributed to Clinton gratuitously at every turn without qualification. So persistent is this character assassination effort that we see this theme embraced in many of the comments like the one here. Even in debate analyses at hand now, GOP pundits keep trying to make it an issue peculiar to Clinton where it could just as well or even more appropriately be applied to any of the GOP candidates, especially Trump.
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Yeah never mind that secret servers, classified emails on it, the destruction of it, and don't forget on the day after Benghazi she told her useless daughter that it was terrorist attack while telling the Country is was a caused by a video. Under oath.
By the way the FBI just decided, via consensus vote to pursue the criminal investigation of her actions with regard to servers and emails.
There are no GOP candidates even approaching an FBI criminal investigation status. So keep trying or at least keep drinking the Kool Aid.
By the way the FBI just decided, via consensus vote to pursue the criminal investigation of her actions with regard to servers and emails.
There are no GOP candidates even approaching an FBI criminal investigation status. So keep trying or at least keep drinking the Kool Aid.
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Clinton lies? Where do we start with Trump -- he is so out of touch with the facts, with reality, he spews outrageous falsehoods almost too fast to count -- and won't fess up when proven wrong. Doesn't mean he can't continue to con people, but truthfulness is hardly his strong suit.
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It's all well and good that Gov. Bush and Gov. Kasich respond to Mr. Trump's hysteria; however, any well meaning Republican will be doing our country a disservice by ignoring the real concern: the portion of our fellow Americans who love and connect with Mr. Trump's unsavory, unintelligent and at times inhumane thoughts and ideas. The indoctrination of talk-show-hysteria overdose is amply in view, as that is Mr. Trump's appeal: expressing his wild opinions with either little or no basis: "speaking his mind." The made up misconception that our country is no longer great and needs a makeover, that the economy is still doomed, that there is something or someone from whom to take our country back: these and other nonsense and falsehoods need confrontation by sound-minded Republicans; there needs to be a public cleansing by more reasonable and modern Republican leadership of the source of this stated anger that a small but sizable base espouses, a dissection of the motivations behind the hysteria and the hallucinations about a sense of national doom that simply does not exist.
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From June 15 to December 15 Bush has snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, or at least relevance. He is much like Prince Valium from Star Trek. If he doesn't pony up in the next six weeks he is likely to join the rest of the family on the sidelines. Still it's hard to imagine that the best strategy he can come up with is to throw pies at Trump.
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The American people are disgusted with the Bush Clan and disgusted with the manipulation and deception of the news media. Trump is the only one who can make us great again.
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Saying what most people know, that Donald Trump isn't fit to be president, won't win Jeb the nomination, but it may get moderate Republicans thinking about whether they could really vote for Trump in November. To that extent, Jeb is providing a valuable service.
The Bush strategy here is not unlike his brother's flawed decision to topple Sadam Hussein, in this case Donald Trump, the bombastic belligerent bully dictator. As in Iraq, ousting Hussein only left a vacuum immediately filled by those hostile to the American cause, so in the Republican race for President, eliminating Trump will only leave better positions for Cruz, Rubio and Christie. W believed that Iraqis will welcome him with open arms, flowers and cheers, but only found derision and himself a target for thrown shoes. Jeb! must be similarly deluded to assume that getting rid of Trump will lead Republicans everywhere to embrace him with roses and kisses. It will only make it easier for his rivals to fill a vacuum he himself created. Do any of these people understand the meaning of irony?
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Looking and sounding good on camera, or at least looking and sounding better than the other guy, has been a basic requirement for winning the Presidency ever since Kennedy beat Nixon in 1960. Give Donald another point for his rude but accurate observations on how his competitors come across (if only he'd make a similarly frank assessment of himself).
We're a consumerist society and the cover of the book matters more than the content. By that metric Jeb! doesn't make the cut. On stage he looks scared and projects weakness. He might have been as fine a President as his father, but he's not gonna make it because he doesn't have the necessary image for the Republican base in 2016.
The Republican base wants the kind of guy who rides tigers bare chested. When the convention deadlocks, the Party leaders should give the rank and file what it wants and draft Vladimir Putin. I'm sure he'd say "Da!"
We're a consumerist society and the cover of the book matters more than the content. By that metric Jeb! doesn't make the cut. On stage he looks scared and projects weakness. He might have been as fine a President as his father, but he's not gonna make it because he doesn't have the necessary image for the Republican base in 2016.
The Republican base wants the kind of guy who rides tigers bare chested. When the convention deadlocks, the Party leaders should give the rank and file what it wants and draft Vladimir Putin. I'm sure he'd say "Da!"
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I'm a Democrat, but the Republican field is so bad, i find myself cheering for Mr. Bush to right what's so obviously wrong about the rest of them.
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Given the rediculous bickering between the Republican candidates and the cheap and uncivil language used (Bar none) all the analysis is academic.
They are handing over the Presidency to Hillary Clinton which may as well be
They are handing over the Presidency to Hillary Clinton which may as well be
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watched part of the debate including what is referenced in this article. The main problem with using that part to boost jeb? is that he is normally so very boring and uninteresting with his trademark 'deer in the headlights' look that it won't work. If the gop candidates were funny rather than just silly footage could be marketed.
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reSG.Comments column is a wonderful idea, and whoever at the Times came up with the idea deserves "une fleur."It is a creative outlet for professional writers and commentators, as well as for aficionados like myself, bent on self improvement, and for whom writing with clarity and originality is an existential challenge. Yet when I read comments like SG's, full of shop worn clichés like "clown, racist xenophobe, maniac," applied to DT, none of which corresponds to the truth,I despair.Not only is SG wrong, but wrong at the top of his voice, using commonplaces employed so often by others that if I were his teacher,and asked to give him a grade, it would not even reach the level of a c minus.Finally,among other phrases that should be retired, is "Go for it."Go for what? Go for the nomination? Isn't Bush already doing that? SG needs to start thinking and writing on his own.One suggestion:Read "Elements of Style" by Strunk and White,who had little patience for hackneyed phrases. Memorize their book, and review it once yearly.
Based on the advisors Jeb! has chosen for himself, including his brother, it's clear he wants to follow in W's footsteps.
And it's equally clear a third George W. Bush term would be worse for the nation, and the world, than a third Barack H. Obama term, or a third William J. Clinton term.
Jeb! has earned his 5% polling support.
And it's equally clear a third George W. Bush term would be worse for the nation, and the world, than a third Barack H. Obama term, or a third William J. Clinton term.
Jeb! has earned his 5% polling support.
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Desperate and weak is more like it.
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Classic bad cop, good cop scenario. This was all planned many months ago. Let Donald be the bad boy and______ (fill in the blank on the check from Americans for Prosperity) comes in all goody-two-shoes to get the nomination. It's always been Bush in the wings. Gooberville needs Bush to make everything seem plausible. The joke is on USA.
"Attack!, attack!, attack!" is the unfortunate hallmark of the GOP.
When your strategy for becoming a world leader focuses on attacking anything from foreign countries i.e. Iran, Iraq, Syria to one's own country's infrastructure such as the health care system, educational system, arts and culture - you are not a leader any more.
There is a reason it is called Nation Building and State Building!
It is time to focus on what to create instead of what to destroy.
When your strategy for becoming a world leader focuses on attacking anything from foreign countries i.e. Iran, Iraq, Syria to one's own country's infrastructure such as the health care system, educational system, arts and culture - you are not a leader any more.
There is a reason it is called Nation Building and State Building!
It is time to focus on what to create instead of what to destroy.
The real problem is that Politics is a real slug fest, especially the national politics. And, Jeb Bush is too much of a gentlemen. I'm sure he's competent enough, but he's not an exciting leader.
Donald Trump on the other hand, has guts and then some. He would deal with people like Alexander Putin and the two would respect each other. Because they are both billionaires and both came up through the ranks.
And, then there is the other very important factor, a lot of people don't want another Bush or another Clinton no matter how good they are.
If Bush could take on Trump and win it would still leave him behind. But, it might put him in position for 2021. In any case, Trump dominates the field because he's fearless.
The other candidates, like Rubio and Cruz are like two yapping dogs snapping at each other vying for attention.
Trump will emerge victorious and leave the rest of the pack behind in his dust. And, that's a good thing. Because not only is national politics a real slug fest, so is world politics. And, if someone can deal with the national politicians and the world politicians and emerge victorious then it will be easy to lead our nation back to prosperity and back to our position as a world leader.
Barack Obama has long been out of his element. He doesn't like to smooze and he doesn't have what it takes to be a world leader. He just doesn't have the gravitas. And, that's something which cannot be taught. You either have it or you don't.
Donald Trump on the other hand, has guts and then some. He would deal with people like Alexander Putin and the two would respect each other. Because they are both billionaires and both came up through the ranks.
And, then there is the other very important factor, a lot of people don't want another Bush or another Clinton no matter how good they are.
If Bush could take on Trump and win it would still leave him behind. But, it might put him in position for 2021. In any case, Trump dominates the field because he's fearless.
The other candidates, like Rubio and Cruz are like two yapping dogs snapping at each other vying for attention.
Trump will emerge victorious and leave the rest of the pack behind in his dust. And, that's a good thing. Because not only is national politics a real slug fest, so is world politics. And, if someone can deal with the national politicians and the world politicians and emerge victorious then it will be easy to lead our nation back to prosperity and back to our position as a world leader.
Barack Obama has long been out of his element. He doesn't like to smooze and he doesn't have what it takes to be a world leader. He just doesn't have the gravitas. And, that's something which cannot be taught. You either have it or you don't.
The pollsters don't sense this ephemeral momentum. Jeb never wanted it in the first place and he'll get his wish.
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Jeb Bush had an opportunity in the debate. If he had proclaimed that "No, I will not support Donald Trump and his migsguided policies in the general election," he would have laid down the one clear marker that many (mainstream?) Republicans are looking for. Jeb Bush could have defined himself as the real alternative to Donald Trump, but he did not. Instead he, like most of the other candidates, continue to say "Sure, I can live with Mr. Trump as President, but vote for me anyway." Not a winning strategy on Mr. Bush's part.
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He thinks he can advance his candidacy for the Presidency on the basis of a quip? Really??? Things are worse than I thought.
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The Jeb! canpaign had a serious issue with strategy disclosure.
Why do we continuously hear stories that indicate exactly what Bush's campaign is planning to do? We had the same type of news story around the last debate whicb stated their plan was to go against Rubio.
Continuously telling the media your strategy is essentially the same thing as a football team telling the defense exactly which routes each receiver will run and who the ball will get thrown to. How are you supposed to score when the entire world knows what's coming?
Why do we continuously hear stories that indicate exactly what Bush's campaign is planning to do? We had the same type of news story around the last debate whicb stated their plan was to go against Rubio.
Continuously telling the media your strategy is essentially the same thing as a football team telling the defense exactly which routes each receiver will run and who the ball will get thrown to. How are you supposed to score when the entire world knows what's coming?
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I wonder how many other people get the idea that Jeb Bush does not have his heart, or something, into this race? He strikes me as a man who is considerably uncomfortable in the role in which he has cast himself. He wants to be president, he realizes that this year is his first and last chance to grab the prize, but, still, he seems conflicted. If I am correct, he must know that conflicted candidates don't win in America unless all the other candidates drop out.
His brother, G.W., was completely without hesitation when he sought the presidency. He seemed to assume that it was his by birthright. Yet, when he got into the White House through the side door opened for him by the Republican Supreme Court, he, too, seemed to be uncomfortable and miscast. The use of the English language departed him. G.W.'s habit of mangling words and phrases was nowhere apparent when governor of Texas, but, as president, it cropped up all the time. His mangled syntax and fractured phrasing made his father, George H.W. Bush, seem a fount of oratorical splendor, or at least competence.
Hey, it's not easy being part of a political dynasty. When the battles leading up to the nomination of 2016 are over, there will likely be a lingering question: what happened to Jeb Bush? His fate, however, is still likely to be an improvement over that of Mitt Romney who, nomination in hand, shrank in stature every day until, reduced to infinitesimal size, he lost and virtually disappeared.
His brother, G.W., was completely without hesitation when he sought the presidency. He seemed to assume that it was his by birthright. Yet, when he got into the White House through the side door opened for him by the Republican Supreme Court, he, too, seemed to be uncomfortable and miscast. The use of the English language departed him. G.W.'s habit of mangling words and phrases was nowhere apparent when governor of Texas, but, as president, it cropped up all the time. His mangled syntax and fractured phrasing made his father, George H.W. Bush, seem a fount of oratorical splendor, or at least competence.
Hey, it's not easy being part of a political dynasty. When the battles leading up to the nomination of 2016 are over, there will likely be a lingering question: what happened to Jeb Bush? His fate, however, is still likely to be an improvement over that of Mitt Romney who, nomination in hand, shrank in stature every day until, reduced to infinitesimal size, he lost and virtually disappeared.
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Reviewing the rather unpleasant Bush pedigree such as Prescott Bush, Walker, Brown Harriman, etc. going back almost 100 years, including war profiteering and investments in Nazi Germany, I can't help but conclude that the two Bush presidents have been consistent with their family history and see no reason why this current iteration is any different. Bush and Trump are both unpalatable alternatives. The former because of his family, the latter for his behavior.
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The establishment Republican candidate Jeb Bush receives a boost from the establishment mainstream newspaper, The New York Times. What took you so long?
You know by looking at him speak he's not keeping the wife happy ....
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All of this is depressing..none of these candidates including Jeb ! have the stuff that qualifies them to be President...The Republican Party, in its 50 year long post Goldwater loss quest to scoop up all the racists, nativists, mysogynists, religious fanatics, science phobes, Confederate nullifiers, cranks and paranoids to bolster the vote count for its corporate plutocratic bosses, has turned itself into the devil creature from the swamp...ready to destroy us all...fear Muslims ? ...nahh... fear the GOP !
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I'd like to see Jeb debate Rick Perry, Dan Quayle, and Sarah Palin, just for the entertainment value.
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Jeb! has guts? Who knew? His main problem: he's a bore.
Putting an Exclamation Point after his first name is his way of showing guts.
Calling out Trump is what Democrats are for. Jeb!'s a little late in the game to start attacking Trump.
Putting an Exclamation Point after his first name is his way of showing guts.
Calling out Trump is what Democrats are for. Jeb!'s a little late in the game to start attacking Trump.
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"Poppy" must be so disappointed in "JEB!" Maybe it's time for his son to bow out gracefully before he becomes a complete embarrassment to the Bush dynasty.
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too late his campaign is already an embarrassment
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There is one Funda for overpopulation of one religion and now they are more vocal about it : How much hard work you do,how much you earn.. how much infrastructure you create, finally after 25yrs they will use it and at that time nothing can be done....warning for Future...Wake up now !!
Only in this year's Republican primary could a couple of comeback statements aimed at Donald Trump be considered a momentum changer for JEB! To think that "You're not going to be able to insult you're way to the presidency" is going to vault JEB! to the head of the pack is comical.
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It sounds like the Super PAC supporting Bush is communicating and coordinating with his campaign. Isn’t that breaking the law?
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JEB(?) is just not a great candidate. Wimpy actually. But even a wimp, when "under the starting gun" to perform, can memorize some lines and make an effort.
He gets credit for at least not joining the crazies.
In the end, sane republicans - the few, the brave- need to buckle their seat belts and vote for Hillary.
RIP: GO P
He gets credit for at least not joining the crazies.
In the end, sane republicans - the few, the brave- need to buckle their seat belts and vote for Hillary.
RIP: GO P
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The Bush strategy is this:
Once I show you that I can win with no personality, no policies, and frankly no votes, you'll all finally realize that you have no hope anymore and just give into what we want you to do.
And ISIS and e-mails ( although you didn't hear it from me, you heard it from the New York Times ).
Once I show you that I can win with no personality, no policies, and frankly no votes, you'll all finally realize that you have no hope anymore and just give into what we want you to do.
And ISIS and e-mails ( although you didn't hear it from me, you heard it from the New York Times ).
Jeb Bush is as stupid as his brother. Didn't think it was possible.
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The Bush family doesn't do "tactically brilliant ." Instead Jeb comes across as panicy ,so that in their exchanges with each other,Bush and Trump sounded like squabling 5 year olds.
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O.K. Jeb!!! You want to take the gloves off? Listen to the ''volcano.'' (That was the handle the Secret Service gave to Lyndon Johnson). Listen to the Volcano before he became befuddled and depressed by his Vietnam disaster. Here is how Lyndon would've don it:
''Trump is Putin's, 'girlfriend.' When your top candidate gets endorsed by the leader of the Communist world, is that a good thing for him or a 'bad thing.'
I will not stoop to repeating the disgusting rumors that Trump has doctors inject him with a compound extracted from aborted fetuses in order to look younger and preserve his hair line. Where is his hairline? Maybe he ought to build a wall to contain that?
Commercial: baloney sandwich wrapped in paper bag, with TRUMP logo, on table. Man walks in behind table. Grabs bag. Opens it. Unwraps sandwich. We see his hands grab the sandwich and it disappears off the top of the screen. SOUND, man chewing. Piece of lettuce flutters down. Hands lowered with small crust. "There goes my Paleo diet. I just ate Trump's Lunch." Camera pulls back to see Bush standing in black Brioni suit looking Presidential, while two marines stand at attention by American Flags at either side of him.
If he could read any of those lines without screwing them up maybe he's have an outside chance at capturing 4%.
Idea Number 2. Stage a military coup in each electoral state. Kind of like Florida in 2000.
Idea Number 3. Have the Supreme court vote him in by 5-4.
''Trump is Putin's, 'girlfriend.' When your top candidate gets endorsed by the leader of the Communist world, is that a good thing for him or a 'bad thing.'
I will not stoop to repeating the disgusting rumors that Trump has doctors inject him with a compound extracted from aborted fetuses in order to look younger and preserve his hair line. Where is his hairline? Maybe he ought to build a wall to contain that?
Commercial: baloney sandwich wrapped in paper bag, with TRUMP logo, on table. Man walks in behind table. Grabs bag. Opens it. Unwraps sandwich. We see his hands grab the sandwich and it disappears off the top of the screen. SOUND, man chewing. Piece of lettuce flutters down. Hands lowered with small crust. "There goes my Paleo diet. I just ate Trump's Lunch." Camera pulls back to see Bush standing in black Brioni suit looking Presidential, while two marines stand at attention by American Flags at either side of him.
If he could read any of those lines without screwing them up maybe he's have an outside chance at capturing 4%.
Idea Number 2. Stage a military coup in each electoral state. Kind of like Florida in 2000.
Idea Number 3. Have the Supreme court vote him in by 5-4.
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Fun to read through these comments this a.m.
When I read the post-debate analysis and this follow up piece of obvious political spin, I had thought maybe I'd missed something when watching the debate, as I saw a man who looked WAY out of his league up there. And this isn't exactly a hard group to stand out in.
Even leading resident Republican Richard Luettgen describes BUSH! as someone who has nothing left to lose.
Maybe the deep pocket donors are even dumber than the American public at large, and BUSH! can fool them again into digging out a few more millions for his campaign. But I would caution them to remember what the other BUSH! once said:
“Fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.”
When I read the post-debate analysis and this follow up piece of obvious political spin, I had thought maybe I'd missed something when watching the debate, as I saw a man who looked WAY out of his league up there. And this isn't exactly a hard group to stand out in.
Even leading resident Republican Richard Luettgen describes BUSH! as someone who has nothing left to lose.
Maybe the deep pocket donors are even dumber than the American public at large, and BUSH! can fool them again into digging out a few more millions for his campaign. But I would caution them to remember what the other BUSH! once said:
“Fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.”
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Please let Carly have a chance to say something! I feel like getting a headache...
Hey really that debate was something else, like like a bunch of 7th graders arguing, ,, no you said it, no you did.... blah blah,, God I hope none of these fools become president.
Hey really that debate was something else, like like a bunch of 7th graders arguing, ,, no you said it, no you did.... blah blah,, God I hope none of these fools become president.
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Jeb? has made it clear that he doesn't want the job. He has said there are many other things he would rather be doing This is clear from his lack of élan, his body language and lack of focus. Only Pappy keeps pushing him. He knows in his heart that this nation cannot tolerate another Bush. The baggage he carries is far to massive to have even a glimmer oh hope to be nominated let alone elected. Whether its the link to the stolen 2000 election, the link to the Saudis , the link to the tragic Terry Schiavo case, or just being a Bush... The man has neither the right stuff nor the fire in the belly it takes to win. He is done . Put a fork in him
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.........."But Bush supporters and donors are a loyal group. Many of them have known the candidate since his days as governor and remain convinced that he is the most qualified candidate to be president — and that Republican primary voters, as they get to know him better, will eventually arrive at the same conclusion."
In fact, whether you like her or not, Hillary Clinton IS the most qualified and experienced of all the Presidential Candidates.
Her experience includes confidant to the Arkansas Governor, her first foray into the higher echelons of American politics from where she became First Lady and confidant to her President husband, Bill Clinton, learning vastly more details of the job than we might expect. From there she represented the People of New York as U.S. Senator in Congress where she learned the discourses of debate, policy making, and compromise. She learned the finite details of how the Legislative branch worked, important for a future as President to get things done. She then became Secretary of State under President Obama and learned the importance of affairs of state and diplomacy and the importance of negotiations over knee-jerk uses of force to resolve conflicts.
Now she is a Candidate for President. Her steely demeanor shows a firm helmsmanship and expansive education vital to being a renowned and successful President. Forget the woman novelty. She'd be a damn good President if she would just get out and make some noise.
In fact, whether you like her or not, Hillary Clinton IS the most qualified and experienced of all the Presidential Candidates.
Her experience includes confidant to the Arkansas Governor, her first foray into the higher echelons of American politics from where she became First Lady and confidant to her President husband, Bill Clinton, learning vastly more details of the job than we might expect. From there she represented the People of New York as U.S. Senator in Congress where she learned the discourses of debate, policy making, and compromise. She learned the finite details of how the Legislative branch worked, important for a future as President to get things done. She then became Secretary of State under President Obama and learned the importance of affairs of state and diplomacy and the importance of negotiations over knee-jerk uses of force to resolve conflicts.
Now she is a Candidate for President. Her steely demeanor shows a firm helmsmanship and expansive education vital to being a renowned and successful President. Forget the woman novelty. She'd be a damn good President if she would just get out and make some noise.
When it comes to momentum, the Bushes tend to be delusional, and The Times dutifully plays along.
Who can forget "The Big Mo," as George H.W. Bush called it in 1980 when he eked out a 32% to 30% victory over Ronald Reagan in the Iowa caucuses, only to be obliterated 50% to 23% in the New Hampshire primary by Reagan. Bush ended up winning six states to Reagan's 44 and nearly 24% of the vote to Reagan's nearly 60%.
And, since this is a season for being charitable, let's not even get into Dubya's "Mission Accomplished."
So, Jeb! -- otherwise known as Low! Single! Digits! In! All! The! Polls! -- and his fever dream based solely on a muddled nine-way debate are a clear case of only one thing: "No Mo."
Who can forget "The Big Mo," as George H.W. Bush called it in 1980 when he eked out a 32% to 30% victory over Ronald Reagan in the Iowa caucuses, only to be obliterated 50% to 23% in the New Hampshire primary by Reagan. Bush ended up winning six states to Reagan's 44 and nearly 24% of the vote to Reagan's nearly 60%.
And, since this is a season for being charitable, let's not even get into Dubya's "Mission Accomplished."
So, Jeb! -- otherwise known as Low! Single! Digits! In! All! The! Polls! -- and his fever dream based solely on a muddled nine-way debate are a clear case of only one thing: "No Mo."
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Who cares what Bush family lap dog Ana Navarro thinks?
Released internal documents show that when George W. Bush assumed the presidency in 2001 he was already determined to invade Iraq and just needed to find a 'reason.' What hidden agenda has Jeb! got brewing that we don't know about? Jeb!'s foreign policy advisors include Paul Wolfowitz and John Negroponte, part of the team of neocons who swore to bring about regime change in Iraq back in the 1990s, as well as Jeb! stating that his idiot brother is one of his key advisors. Who in the world wants those people deciding our foreign policy again? Haven't we learned anything? The Bush crew destroyed the stability of Iraq and surrounding countries, which created ISIS. Who wants to bring the arsonists back to put out the fire?
Couple this with Jeb! arranging 2000 voter fraud in Florida to give the election to his idiot brother and suspicions of voter fraud in Ohio favoring George Bush in the 2004 election and we should be running for our lives. There's no such thing as a democratic election when it comes to the Bush family - there's just 'what do we need to arrange?'
More of the likes of Thomas and Alito on the Supreme Court. Do you believe - as Jeb! does - teenage girls who've been raped need 'Christian counseling' instead abortion rights?
Terri Schiavo!
Trump is disgusting but I want him to hang in long enough to finish running Jeb! off. In a field of horrible GOP candidates, Jeb! is the most corrupt.
Released internal documents show that when George W. Bush assumed the presidency in 2001 he was already determined to invade Iraq and just needed to find a 'reason.' What hidden agenda has Jeb! got brewing that we don't know about? Jeb!'s foreign policy advisors include Paul Wolfowitz and John Negroponte, part of the team of neocons who swore to bring about regime change in Iraq back in the 1990s, as well as Jeb! stating that his idiot brother is one of his key advisors. Who in the world wants those people deciding our foreign policy again? Haven't we learned anything? The Bush crew destroyed the stability of Iraq and surrounding countries, which created ISIS. Who wants to bring the arsonists back to put out the fire?
Couple this with Jeb! arranging 2000 voter fraud in Florida to give the election to his idiot brother and suspicions of voter fraud in Ohio favoring George Bush in the 2004 election and we should be running for our lives. There's no such thing as a democratic election when it comes to the Bush family - there's just 'what do we need to arrange?'
More of the likes of Thomas and Alito on the Supreme Court. Do you believe - as Jeb! does - teenage girls who've been raped need 'Christian counseling' instead abortion rights?
Terri Schiavo!
Trump is disgusting but I want him to hang in long enough to finish running Jeb! off. In a field of horrible GOP candidates, Jeb! is the most corrupt.
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Poor Jeb! He's looking less Presidential with each debate. And now this? -- going after Mr. Trump. Only losers takes the low road.
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What kind of momentum? Bush is dead in the water and has been all along.
It would be a tragedy for this nation if we got stuck with another Bush. He is simply an extension of the other two. Yet there are actually voters out there who would be dumb enough to vote for this fraud. Maybe the time has come for the Bushies to buy out Trump and the other pretenders so Jeb can get the nomination. He certainly never earned it on performance but if you're a Bush, it doesn't matter. You know you're entitled.
It would be a tragedy for this nation if we got stuck with another Bush. He is simply an extension of the other two. Yet there are actually voters out there who would be dumb enough to vote for this fraud. Maybe the time has come for the Bushies to buy out Trump and the other pretenders so Jeb can get the nomination. He certainly never earned it on performance but if you're a Bush, it doesn't matter. You know you're entitled.
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I never thought anyone could make "W" sound articulate............but Jeb makes his brother look like Socrates............Time to pack it in Jeb!
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Since when, exactly, did the New York Times just retype ludicrous puff pieces from the likes of Jeb! and see fit to call it journalism? Jeb! gains momentum? I do not think so: the man most responsible for for foisting his unindicted war criminal brother and his coterie of neocon lunatics on the country is a legend.
In his own mind.
The latest debate spectacle was just horrifying. What I see here is a group of testosterone fursled cowards, each of whom can barely repeat the talking points so insistently drilled into them by their "debate coaches" and not one of whom appears to have any connection with planet earth, or reality.
They are all hot to start yet another war in the Middle East, to be fought by someone else's sons and daughters, and to be paid for, apparently, by gutting what remains of the limited safety network in this country, because their contributors are rich, and want a he profits of an endless war, without the necessity of contributing to the costs.
Warhawks all, for Rand Paul, but Senator Paul, like all the rest, has such a limited grasp of reality that he is disqualified as well.
In his own mind.
The latest debate spectacle was just horrifying. What I see here is a group of testosterone fursled cowards, each of whom can barely repeat the talking points so insistently drilled into them by their "debate coaches" and not one of whom appears to have any connection with planet earth, or reality.
They are all hot to start yet another war in the Middle East, to be fought by someone else's sons and daughters, and to be paid for, apparently, by gutting what remains of the limited safety network in this country, because their contributors are rich, and want a he profits of an endless war, without the necessity of contributing to the costs.
Warhawks all, for Rand Paul, but Senator Paul, like all the rest, has such a limited grasp of reality that he is disqualified as well.
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The establishment Republicans, the old guard, and entities like this paper do not want Trump to be the candidate. They do not want Cruz either. They still think Bush is the best alternative. Non of the others including Rubio can make it. This paper did not have to print this including the title "Sensing Momentum". The Times will endorse Mrs. Clinton but just in case they want someone like Bush on the other side who won't rock the boat. They could have easily did an item on Sanders, remember him?
All of them believe, as I do if Trump or Cruz is the nominee, they will lose to Clinton in a landslide. I also think Bernie Sanders could beat any of them. Although it's Trump who has gained some momentum. It really looks like at this point the Reps will get to their convention and not know who it is. And it is also possible that they will leave the convention just like they are now, totally confused. At which point Trump will run independently and maybe even Carson. The Grand Old Party looks like it's through. And it's their own fault, for being total obstructionists, constantly lying ( esp through the surrogates , Fox News ), and just not offering anything viable to move this country to a better place. And it has been going on for many many years now.
All of them believe, as I do if Trump or Cruz is the nominee, they will lose to Clinton in a landslide. I also think Bernie Sanders could beat any of them. Although it's Trump who has gained some momentum. It really looks like at this point the Reps will get to their convention and not know who it is. And it is also possible that they will leave the convention just like they are now, totally confused. At which point Trump will run independently and maybe even Carson. The Grand Old Party looks like it's through. And it's their own fault, for being total obstructionists, constantly lying ( esp through the surrogates , Fox News ), and just not offering anything viable to move this country to a better place. And it has been going on for many many years now.
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I know it would take real work, but it would be nice if the Times put more effort and column inches into covering the issues and less into announcing the first couple miles of the Indy 500.
Coverage of last night's Republican debate is a perfect example. In the half dozen Times pieces about it, the one candidate who had something qualitatively different to say, Rand Paul, was not merely ignored but, more importantly, the substance of his huge Middle East policy difference with the other candidates was neither described nor analyzed.
The Times is still putting out Pulitzer quality specials, but it is going downhill quickly in providing meaningful coverage of the news. The Times is a brand and, when you get down to it, all it has to sell is its credibility. All the new snappy gimmicks and intrusive ads in the world will not save it, if it continues to dilute that brand.
Coverage of last night's Republican debate is a perfect example. In the half dozen Times pieces about it, the one candidate who had something qualitatively different to say, Rand Paul, was not merely ignored but, more importantly, the substance of his huge Middle East policy difference with the other candidates was neither described nor analyzed.
The Times is still putting out Pulitzer quality specials, but it is going downhill quickly in providing meaningful coverage of the news. The Times is a brand and, when you get down to it, all it has to sell is its credibility. All the new snappy gimmicks and intrusive ads in the world will not save it, if it continues to dilute that brand.
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As shown in previous "Jeb sightings" the NYTimes is trying its hardest to make Jeb! into a contender, because it sees Jeb! as the only sure-fail Republican potential nominee on the ticket. Trump and his populism scare the dickens out of the left, as they know that his type of populism can beat them come the fall. Now that Trump has masterfully executed his early strategy to go from 4% to 40% spending next to nothing, watch Trump veer to the center and become the candidate the left fears the most.
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As a voter rather to the left of Bernie, I am delighted at the rise of Donald Trump, the nomination of whom will be the death knell of the GOP. Here in Georgia, with open primaries, my family always crosses over to strategically vote for the most ridiculous Republican; and this time there are so many choices!
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A lot of Serious People still want to play the Bush card. Forget it. Between Trump, Cruz, and Carson you have about 60% of the Republican party basically saying 'no' to any establishment candidate. It's nice to see that the Bush campaign and family name still has enough sway to get a puff piece in the NYTimes, (Can you imagine this article about any other candidate sitting at 4% ?)
What the Republican Establishment needs to wrap its head round is that Trump might not be going anywhere- that is, even if he is denied the nomination, and loses or fails to mount a third party challenge, Trump might be around for another 4 years, or another 20. Trump is in this because he wants to be in it, and because he believes America needs a significant change of course. The establishment better get used to his presence; no amount of magical thinking is going to make him go away.
What the Republican Establishment needs to wrap its head round is that Trump might not be going anywhere- that is, even if he is denied the nomination, and loses or fails to mount a third party challenge, Trump might be around for another 4 years, or another 20. Trump is in this because he wants to be in it, and because he believes America needs a significant change of course. The establishment better get used to his presence; no amount of magical thinking is going to make him go away.
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"... against Mr. Trump, a billionaire real estate magnate ...." Speaking of which, anybody know how Trump actually makes his money? From what I understand, he isn't a property developer, he's a brand name that builders use on buildings and for which he gets royalties. Is he going to release his tax returns?
"Mr. Bush, who is on a fund-raising swing out West, will head to New Hampshire on Saturday for a breakneck day of five town-hall-style events, starting in the morning in Contoocook and ending in Nashua after nightfall."
This is pathetic. The candidate who gobbled up millions and set out to win the money advantage before he even declared is now looking for more? This article was more about who's giving than what the country would be getting with Bush: a weak, mealy mouthed, entitled, and self-satisfied boring candidate who thinks his dynastic connections can still catapult him into the White House.
It's really a reach--Republican voters have seen what Jeb offers and don't seem to be buying. Maybe, just maybe, this time around the candidate with the most campaign donations won't win (I can't say most money, because Trump is sailing on his own dough).
We need more articles about stated GOP positions and fewer about their funding sources and their debate antics as they slug-fest their way to the top of the polls.
This is pathetic. The candidate who gobbled up millions and set out to win the money advantage before he even declared is now looking for more? This article was more about who's giving than what the country would be getting with Bush: a weak, mealy mouthed, entitled, and self-satisfied boring candidate who thinks his dynastic connections can still catapult him into the White House.
It's really a reach--Republican voters have seen what Jeb offers and don't seem to be buying. Maybe, just maybe, this time around the candidate with the most campaign donations won't win (I can't say most money, because Trump is sailing on his own dough).
We need more articles about stated GOP positions and fewer about their funding sources and their debate antics as they slug-fest their way to the top of the polls.
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In other news.... Carly Fiorina shows just how deeply embittered she is:
https://www.facebook.com/IjReview/videos/1026887057334778/?video_source=...
As for Bush – what else can he do? Trump owns him. So call it "momentum" or whatever but no one is going to believe it.
https://www.facebook.com/IjReview/videos/1026887057334778/?video_source=...
As for Bush – what else can he do? Trump owns him. So call it "momentum" or whatever but no one is going to believe it.
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Poor, medicated Jeb! Angry, misinformed, desperate and ineffective. If he is genuinely concerned about the GOP, he would do well to drop out of the race. It's just not his time.
Clearly Jeb! lingers for no better reason than his resentment of Donald Trump's rise and influence in the campaign. It's obvious that Jeb has nothing to offer the country at this point.
Meanwhile, Trump will continue to eat Jeb's lunch as he wrings his hands and gashes his teeth helpless to do anything about a lost nomination that he thought was inevitably due to him based on the Bush brand.
Appsrently, about the only thing Jeb sees himself fit for is a hit man with Trump as the target. Other than that voters are tired of Jeb!
Clearly Jeb! lingers for no better reason than his resentment of Donald Trump's rise and influence in the campaign. It's obvious that Jeb has nothing to offer the country at this point.
Meanwhile, Trump will continue to eat Jeb's lunch as he wrings his hands and gashes his teeth helpless to do anything about a lost nomination that he thought was inevitably due to him based on the Bush brand.
Appsrently, about the only thing Jeb sees himself fit for is a hit man with Trump as the target. Other than that voters are tired of Jeb!
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LOL.....Jeb! "senses momentum"? That must mean he needs to take a trip to the men's room because he's not going anywhere else, folks.
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Jeb!'s momentum: as the man who jumped off the Empire State Building said as he passed the 10th floor, "so far, so good"...
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What am I missing here? Some may be louder and more boorish than others, but all of the Republican candidates seem to be drinking out of the same trough.
Tax cuts for the wealthy which will push up the deficits and expanded military and wars, which can't be payed for and will push up the deficits. Throw in the right wing favorites of anti-gay and 100% no abortions no matter what, they all want to "take back the country" and turn it into 1952. They don't believe in climate change and if you are not white and Christian tough luck. ETC ETC ETC or YADA YADA YADA
Tax cuts for the wealthy which will push up the deficits and expanded military and wars, which can't be payed for and will push up the deficits. Throw in the right wing favorites of anti-gay and 100% no abortions no matter what, they all want to "take back the country" and turn it into 1952. They don't believe in climate change and if you are not white and Christian tough luck. ETC ETC ETC or YADA YADA YADA
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I know it would take work, but it would be nice if the Times put more effort and column inches into covering the issues and less into announcing the first couple miles of the Indy 500.
Coverage of last night's Republican debate is a perfect example. In the half dozen Times pieces about it, the one candidate who had something qualitatively different to say, Rand Paul, was not merely ignored but, more importantly, the substance of his huge Middle East policy difference with the other candidates was neither described nor analyzed.
Coverage of last night's Republican debate is a perfect example. In the half dozen Times pieces about it, the one candidate who had something qualitatively different to say, Rand Paul, was not merely ignored but, more importantly, the substance of his huge Middle East policy difference with the other candidates was neither described nor analyzed.
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If you want to become president, you have to beat the Bushes.
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What does "Jeb!" Bush stand for? NOTHING except that he's not Trump. He is inarticulate, has to work hard to bring himself to criticize his adversaries, all he can do is mouth the "zingers" that one of his staff give him on a silver plate, like "You can insult yourself all the way to the Presidency". Does ANYONE really believe that Jeb! has the intellectual ability to come up with a pithy line like that? No way. Trump is right: Bush is low intellectual and bodily energy guy who is only running because his brother and father were president. Bush is a zero. Remember how pathetically he behaved in the Terri Schiavo case! A zero!
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Why read puruse the Times list of new fiction books when I can read reports such as this. The only thing missing is a sensical plot.
I think Mr. Bush should challenge Mr. Trump to a winner-take-all wrestling match and sell tickets to finance his campaign.
I think Mr. Bush should challenge Mr. Trump to a winner-take-all wrestling match and sell tickets to finance his campaign.
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Shameless NYT, the newspaper that paved our way to the disastrous war in Iraq is now surreptitiously endorsing Jeb! even though it is too embarrassed (as it should be) to come out and say it outright. The creepy bosses at NYT think they are somehow "different" from the big corporate criminals that run the country (because NYT is more p.c.?) Could you imagine NYT writing something so hopeful, soft and fuzzy about Hillary or (gasp) Trump? Of course they wouldn't. Regressive NYT is one perfect reason why someone like Trump is the frontrunner in the "opposition" party. How embarrassing that NYT and Jeb are on the same side so far in this election (as they are vis-a-vis the Iraq war, hating Trump, and hating Hillary.) The NYT, in its rabid hunger for relevancy pretty much sustains "the Donald" phenomenon. Of course they deserve much worse than Trump but what about their hapless readership? And how sustainable is this farce for the country and the world? Thanks NYT! You’re doing a heck of a job.
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Wow! You really are making a lot of assumptions.
It looks like Jeb has drunk the Kool Aid. Now he comes across as desperate and pathetic. It will only embolden Trump and his supporters. There is still time left, but his main problem is his name. Voters don't want another Bush in the White House. I wish him luck because I'd love to see Trump taken down. But it ain't gonna happen.
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Return of the Jebi?
Alas, the force is not with him.
Alas, the force is not with him.
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I believe Jeb Bush helped orchestrate the theft of the 2000 election. I will always remember the smirk on the face of Katherine Harris.
Bush also violated the rights of Michael Schiavo, husband of Terri Schiavo.
In the photo with this article, "Jeb" looks as dopey as any state beauty pageant contestant.
I hate this process.
Bush also violated the rights of Michael Schiavo, husband of Terri Schiavo.
In the photo with this article, "Jeb" looks as dopey as any state beauty pageant contestant.
I hate this process.
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Is this guy's skull 3 inches thick or what?
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I keep waiting for the media to point out that for all of Trump's huge success in business, garbage is a big part of what he's sold. Gambling destroys many lives and is not a positive contribution to society. At least Jimmy Carter grew peanuts. You can eat them. The gaming industry sets things up so that the consumer will lose over the long run. And let's not forget Trump's low-brow The Apprentice shows. Real educational for Americans, just like his beauty pageant. The man doesn't bother with anything that's not kind of trashy. So what's to admire?
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NYT coverage of campaign 2016 uses lots of ink, with minimal respect for readers' intelligence. This non-news piece is a good example.
Meanwhile, we get almost no news about the candidate who's actually more popular than Trump nationally – Sen. Bernie Sanders. For stats & reason, see … https://theintercept.com/2015/12/17/wheres-bernie-media-ignores-sanders-...
Wouldn't be surprised if this comment, like so many others about Bernie's support, gets suppressed.
Meanwhile, we get almost no news about the candidate who's actually more popular than Trump nationally – Sen. Bernie Sanders. For stats & reason, see … https://theintercept.com/2015/12/17/wheres-bernie-media-ignores-sanders-...
Wouldn't be surprised if this comment, like so many others about Bernie's support, gets suppressed.
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It's curious that Ms. Parker finds Bush's strategy of attacking Trump "risky", given that he's polling 4% overall. One would think that he has NOTHING to lose at this juncture, and that it's all upside.
Writing as a Republican, if Trump or Cruz is nominated, we lose to Hillary. Period. The Republican alternative who could win against Hillary might be but doesn't need to be Bush; but it may as well be Bush. I neither blame him his attacks or think they're "risky".
Writing as a Republican, if Trump or Cruz is nominated, we lose to Hillary. Period. The Republican alternative who could win against Hillary might be but doesn't need to be Bush; but it may as well be Bush. I neither blame him his attacks or think they're "risky".
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All stories about all GOP candidates are about Trump, ie it's risky to challenge Trump, generically.
Trump will crush Hillary. Watch!
The actual vote will be close, but Hillary will be in pieces.
The actual vote will be close, but Hillary will be in pieces.
All this means is Jeb knows Trump, who will be Kingmaker if he is not crowned himself, is not putting Bush on either the VP or "I will support" lists.
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Jeb Bush: Born on second base, grew up thinking he hit a triple.
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Jeb! was clearly born on third base. But he thinks he's entitled to walk home.
I wasn't a fan of Jeb Bush - perhaps because of his brother - but I found myself rooting for Jeb when he took on Trump. That crazy maniac Trump is dangled a non-existent candy and unfortunately many folks in my party started following him. Then others looked at the crowd and they joined it. This is getting out of control and I just can't believe that this is happening. Let me ignore for a moment that he is a racist xenophobe.. I just want to ask some basic questions (And, Jeb, take a note because this is what you need to highlight) -- How specifically are you going to figure out who is a Muslim and who is not? There's no blood test for it that I know of! How are you specifically going to deport 11-12 million people? That could take 50-100K flights - even if other impossible parameters were met. This is all nonsense. Go for it, Jeb! You take that clown down and you got my vote!
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"This is getting out of control and I just can't believe that this is happening."
Why not? The state of the GOP in 2015 has been a long time in the making. I remember when hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants in the USA took to the streets in multiple cities in the spring of 2006 to demonstrate in favor of amnesty or some other pathway to citizenship. The reaction among right-wing Americans was one of absolute disgust and outrage. They couldn't believe undocumented migrants had the gall to show their faces in public like that and embrace their status as some sort of badge of honor.
That was nearly 10 years ago. From that point on, people like Donald Trump sensed an opportunity and had a finger on the pulse of the GOP in a way that Jeb Bush will apparently never understand.
Why not? The state of the GOP in 2015 has been a long time in the making. I remember when hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants in the USA took to the streets in multiple cities in the spring of 2006 to demonstrate in favor of amnesty or some other pathway to citizenship. The reaction among right-wing Americans was one of absolute disgust and outrage. They couldn't believe undocumented migrants had the gall to show their faces in public like that and embrace their status as some sort of badge of honor.
That was nearly 10 years ago. From that point on, people like Donald Trump sensed an opportunity and had a finger on the pulse of the GOP in a way that Jeb Bush will apparently never understand.
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Trump is not a racist nor is he a xenophobe. He is just demonstrating good old fashioned common sense. No one should allow anyone to just flood into America based on the flimsiest of excuses.
All of the recent terrorist attacks have been the work of individuals who were here in America on legitimate Visas. Further, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security cannot possibly guarantee with 100% certainty that we can screen all threats.
So, Donald Trump tells it like it is, and by doing so he has already changed the political landscape. Instead of being politically correct wimps, each of the candidates now wants to out do Donald Trump in their tough approach to terrorism.
Already Donald Trump has changed the political landscape from Political Correct Speak, to "Let's put all our cards on the Table and tell it like it is, and solve problems Speak."
And, win, lose, or draw, that's a good thing.
All of the recent terrorist attacks have been the work of individuals who were here in America on legitimate Visas. Further, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security cannot possibly guarantee with 100% certainty that we can screen all threats.
So, Donald Trump tells it like it is, and by doing so he has already changed the political landscape. Instead of being politically correct wimps, each of the candidates now wants to out do Donald Trump in their tough approach to terrorism.
Already Donald Trump has changed the political landscape from Political Correct Speak, to "Let's put all our cards on the Table and tell it like it is, and solve problems Speak."
And, win, lose, or draw, that's a good thing.
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With regards to deporting 11-12 million people, I looked into Clinton and GWB presidency. They had millions of 'removals' during their presidency - basically deportations, but off the books. This was over the course of both terms.
Also, we can figure out who is Muslim, firstly by looking at their names but more so, where they are from originally. Is it 100%? Of course not...but nothing is. However, if it had been implemented it would have prevented San Bernadino. Even if it prevents one attack, it is worth it.
Trump isn't a Xenophobe or a racist. Abiding by the law is not racist. Wanting to protect Americans first isn't racist. He has employed thousands of different people for years. Judge him by what he has done to put his comments in context. The 'establishiment' candidates don't have an impressive track record. We have given them years and so far, we have had no decent results.
Jeb Bush has surrounded himself with GWB's advisors, and who are is donors? Who funds his PAC? He is answerable to people we don't know. Trump (and Bernie Sanders) are the only candidates in this race who answer to NO ONE but the people. Nominated them will be a symbolic defeat for Citizen's United.
Also, we can figure out who is Muslim, firstly by looking at their names but more so, where they are from originally. Is it 100%? Of course not...but nothing is. However, if it had been implemented it would have prevented San Bernadino. Even if it prevents one attack, it is worth it.
Trump isn't a Xenophobe or a racist. Abiding by the law is not racist. Wanting to protect Americans first isn't racist. He has employed thousands of different people for years. Judge him by what he has done to put his comments in context. The 'establishiment' candidates don't have an impressive track record. We have given them years and so far, we have had no decent results.
Jeb Bush has surrounded himself with GWB's advisors, and who are is donors? Who funds his PAC? He is answerable to people we don't know. Trump (and Bernie Sanders) are the only candidates in this race who answer to NO ONE but the people. Nominated them will be a symbolic defeat for Citizen's United.
Entitlement is unappealing
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Someone should just be real and tell Jeb¡ its over. His inner circle is probably as delusional as he is unself-aware, but maybe a trusted domestic, or even a friendly neighbor could put it to him gently enough, perhaps in the form of a parable, or a life lesson.
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Let us please make a better nation for all our kids let us put our party differences aside and look our kids and make the nation they have to live in a better one. I want a better America for me and my kids I want the old glory nation back. Let us get that shining light back on that sitting hill.
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The problem the Republican Party is having is there is no competent candidate who would be willing to represent their ideas. Their policies are so detrimental to the general public, especially working men, women, families and retirees that they have to misrepresent themselves at every turn. They have no intention of helping to save Social Social Security, or making college more affordable for our children. So all they have are the carnival sidemen who will say anything to get people into their tent.
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reaJOEB: Wake up and smell the coffee. DT's popularity is due to his unconditional support for lower middle classes, victims of 0bama's open borders policy which allows anyone to walk across, even felons and who knows what cells intent on doing us harm. It appears that with little more than a year left in his term, our c-in-c wants to "transform,"--some might say destroy== the traditional American way of life as much as possible When did any of THE GOP candidates ever talk about ending Social Security?. DT, graduate of Wharton School of Finance--first in his class-- a specialist in reading contracts,a self made billionaire, can hardly be honestly described as a "carnival sideman."
I think I would have more confidence in someone who is getting foreign policy information from the diverse opinions on "the shows", than someone who relies on Paul Wolfowitz, John Bolton, his brother George W, and other neo-cons who led this nation off to misadventures in Iraq.
Where there's Wolfowitz and George W, can a Cheney be far behind?
Where there's Wolfowitz and George W, can a Cheney be far behind?
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Jeb Bush, blinded by his self-importance, goes down in flames. I'm already sick of this guy and he isn't even close to becoming President.
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Momentum can be good or bad depending upon the direction. Jeb! is in a barrel on the Niagara River.
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It's not momentum, Jeb! It's delusion.
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It was lame enough when Jeb! changed his surname to an exclamation mark, but now saying that he's tough enough to take on Trump is the lower depths of being a poser. We've seen Jeb! look flat-footed for months, then pout that there were a lot of cool things he could be doing instead of this fight, and that if people wanted it, let them have Trump. Sorry, Jeb!, people don't elect wanna-bes - just ask Mitt "severely conservative" Romney.
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Jeb! has no presence. He has all the mannerisms of the person who serves as the butt of jokes in a comedy. He cannot be taken seriously as a POTUS and everyone but about 5% of Republicans understand that.
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One of the things that saddens me about elections cycles now-a-days and extended after Citizen's United, is that our elections resemble a plutocracy instead of a democracy. The reason Jeb is still in the election is because of his financial backing, which will carry his for a while. It's a shame what we have become and an embarrassment to the initial purpose our Founding Fathers created this nation.
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In reply to Just Me Planet Earth - You might want to read up on our founding principles, in particular the works of the Scot philosopher John Locke, the major single influence on the leading colonialists in America. He was all about property rights, which is why America is all about property rights. He would not have approved of limits on what a man might spend to express his views in an election. Limits on campaign money are a modern idea, not something the Founders would have understood or wanted. The government when we were founded was very much a Plutocracy of the rich and the influential of the time.
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TY. Don't get me wrong I don't want to stampede on others property rights but candidates and politicians tend to heed the call of political donors who buy them up. A candidate is suppose to represent us all, not to be bought and bargained for by the those who have cash on hand.
Also please let me know what literature I should start with concerning Locke?
Also please let me know what literature I should start with concerning Locke?
If he has momentum, it is circular momentum. Like a top spinning so fast that it stays in one place and cannot be easily moved. That is where Bush is at, and will stay....at 3%.
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Imagining momentum.
Not "sensing momentum."
Not "sensing momentum."
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Bush is a loser and if has even an ounce of self respect should leave before humiliating his parents. He is being used by Washington Establishment who want to keep a grip on the government. Obama was their puppet who never did anything to the Wall Street fat cats who walked away with billions of tax payer money. They can't afford to see Bernie or Trump in the White House. He has no brain of his own, always relying on others to make his move. Public is against him as his low ratings show. He is wrong to assume that he won the debate. He did not and was foolish in his remarks and attack on Trump.
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He reminds me of Owen the software writer in the GE commercials. Upsets his father because he can't lift the hammer. But he is going to "change the world".
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I don't find myself agree with much coming out of Donald Trump's mouth but truer words could not have been spoken that Jeb is a "low energy" candidate. The man is truly delusional to think after his brother that we would go for more of the same (with the same warmongers as advisers). We can't get at "W" but poor Jeb is taking a real beating in his place. It would be sad if I weren't so upset with the former.
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In reply to aussiebat's comment: after guarded praise of Trump, he states "The man [Bush] is truly delusional to think after his brother that we would go for more of the same (with the same warmongers as advisers)".
Sorry, but this is really serious. Trump and Cruz both want to saturation-bomb all of Isis-controlled territory (without killing civilians). The difference is that Cruz wants to do it with nuclear weapons, "until the sands glow in the dark". All of the serious Republican candidates want a substantial number of boots on the ground Right Now, and usually a formal declaration of unconditional war. And aussiebat is so upset with W that he thinks it is more important to beat up on Jeb!.....
Sorry, but this is really serious. Trump and Cruz both want to saturation-bomb all of Isis-controlled territory (without killing civilians). The difference is that Cruz wants to do it with nuclear weapons, "until the sands glow in the dark". All of the serious Republican candidates want a substantial number of boots on the ground Right Now, and usually a formal declaration of unconditional war. And aussiebat is so upset with W that he thinks it is more important to beat up on Jeb!.....
It seems like if Mr. Bush's poll numbers are so low then it is NOT a risky strategy. It is pretty obvious at this point that the "unhinged" (to use Jeb's word) GOP electorate is dead set on choosing a far right wing fringe candidate.
Ted Cruz, I am sure is excited to hear that Jeb is going to do his dirty work. Cruz's plan is obviously to avoid attacking Trump while half-heartedly disagrreing with some of the more bizarre trump statements. Trump paves the way for Cruz. After Bush attacks him, Cruz can slither into the lead as a less insane version of trump.
It wll be interesting to see what happens while also being horrifying. The thought of any of these men as President is chilling. Cruz claims that the rerason the GOP has not been able to win the Presidency is that the GOP nominees of late have been too moderate!!!!!
That is certainly not how I see it but we shall see just how crazy America actually is. I do know this. While I would hate to see Jeb as President, I also know the base of the GOP is not sane enough to nominate him.
Ted Cruz, I am sure is excited to hear that Jeb is going to do his dirty work. Cruz's plan is obviously to avoid attacking Trump while half-heartedly disagrreing with some of the more bizarre trump statements. Trump paves the way for Cruz. After Bush attacks him, Cruz can slither into the lead as a less insane version of trump.
It wll be interesting to see what happens while also being horrifying. The thought of any of these men as President is chilling. Cruz claims that the rerason the GOP has not been able to win the Presidency is that the GOP nominees of late have been too moderate!!!!!
That is certainly not how I see it but we shall see just how crazy America actually is. I do know this. While I would hate to see Jeb as President, I also know the base of the GOP is not sane enough to nominate him.
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Fear the Bush league.
Less stupid than Trump leaves pretty dam stupid.
The Bushes never presidentialed the US well; they preferred to screw the country for the sake of their personal ambitions knowing that they don't have what it takes to be president.
If Bush goes on to defeat Trump, the only danger is that he will go on to defeat America.
PACs and Plutocrats will never hurt me? Think again America. Vote Democrat. There is no such thing as an intelligent Republican anymore. They all fact denying climate deniers and jihadi ideologists.
Less stupid than Trump leaves pretty dam stupid.
The Bushes never presidentialed the US well; they preferred to screw the country for the sake of their personal ambitions knowing that they don't have what it takes to be president.
If Bush goes on to defeat Trump, the only danger is that he will go on to defeat America.
PACs and Plutocrats will never hurt me? Think again America. Vote Democrat. There is no such thing as an intelligent Republican anymore. They all fact denying climate deniers and jihadi ideologists.
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Momentum? He looked like a sniveling idiot. If he believes this is momentum, his political antenna is even worse than previously imagined. Has any front- runner since Muskie waged such an inept campaign?
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I don't see how going after Trump is somehow a brilliant strategy. Everyone is going after Trump. The guy is a loose cannon, a very easy target. What surprises me is how lackluster, sheepish, wide-eyed and tentative Bush's attacks have been. Last debate Bush digs: Trump watches "the shows"; Trump is the "chaos candidate"; Trump is trying to insult his way to the presidency; Trump's ideas are impossible, irresponsible. This is old news. And it plays down to Trump's level. And Trump will beat Bush soundly at this game, while Bush adjusts his glasses and blushes and asks for more time.
Bush is low in the polls because of his brother and the Bush legacy. He is connected to the old-school. People want change. His campaign has been rookie: "Jeb!" and "Jeb can fix it" are all I think of. He has millions to spend, and it seems to have bought him is an exclamation point at the end of his name.
There is no Superman behind that Clark Kent. Just Clark Kent and a disaster of a brother. And an exclamation point. And a request to the debate moderators for more time.
Bush is low in the polls because of his brother and the Bush legacy. He is connected to the old-school. People want change. His campaign has been rookie: "Jeb!" and "Jeb can fix it" are all I think of. He has millions to spend, and it seems to have bought him is an exclamation point at the end of his name.
There is no Superman behind that Clark Kent. Just Clark Kent and a disaster of a brother. And an exclamation point. And a request to the debate moderators for more time.
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Excellent post. Last paragraph is the most memorable thing I have ever read about Jeb!
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If there is one GOP clown from the GOP clown car that I want to see fall, and fall *hard*, it's Jeb Bush. Think about it: Jeb is the guy who manipulated the polls in 2000 to get his brother elected. If that hadn't happened, we most likely would not have fought a ground war in Iraq;we would have been several trillion dollars richer;and, although the Middle east would still have been in turmoil, we probably would not have seen anything approaching the cluster-mess that it is today.
Good riddance!
Good riddance!
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I agree. No one's failure would be more satisfying to watch than Jeb's. All of what you say is true. And here is a guy whose father and brother did nothing much good for the nation in their combined twelve years. Somehow, the brother figures a third Bush male is just what we need. He's gotten nearly everything he ever wanted, mostly due to the wealth and power he was born into. This thug can't believe he's being dominated by an even bigger thug. Fun to watch.
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How do you come to that conclusion? What "manipulation"?
Would not have been worth having Lieberman as VP anyway, he'd have caused as much or more trouble than Bush.
Would not have been worth having Lieberman as VP anyway, he'd have caused as much or more trouble than Bush.
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You might as well hate Ralph Nader just as much. Nobody has ever credibly denied that, had Nader not run, Gore would've easily taken Florida. Neither Jeb Bush nor Nader knew the Iraq war was at stake. Your criticism of Jeb rings hollow.
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Sensing Momentum After Debate?
Was that the same debate where he stumbled and looked batted around and dazed? The same debate where he couldn't barely spit out his closing statement and appeared to cut it off short because he realized it?
Sure, I suppose if you're delusional you can look at that performance as "momentum", but to the rest of us it was almost hard to watch. Never ever thought I could feel bad for a Bush, that almost got me close.
Was that the same debate where he stumbled and looked batted around and dazed? The same debate where he couldn't barely spit out his closing statement and appeared to cut it off short because he realized it?
Sure, I suppose if you're delusional you can look at that performance as "momentum", but to the rest of us it was almost hard to watch. Never ever thought I could feel bad for a Bush, that almost got me close.
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Sorry, Jeb!, it's not happening. Your attempts to stand up to The Donald are comparable to those of a gnat trying to irritate a flea. Way too little, way too late. You can hang in there until the Florida primary and then "suspend" your campaign once Marco Rubio wins the state. Too bad: couldn't happen to a more decent Republican (i.e., willing to at least let the CHRISTIAN refugees in. What a mensch!)
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He should change his slogan to "Not as Bad as Trump" -- after his brother's disastrous presidency, it's about the only claim a Bush can hope to make.
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Maybe add "not as bad as my brother, either." But hard to credit. Even his mother doesn't think he can do the job.
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Trump is a narcissistic buffoon and utterly lacking in intellect or coherent policy ideas. He rants, Bush cowers, and the rest of the lot, perhaps excepting Gov Kasich ( who doesn't inspire), are intellectually and temperamentally unfit to serve as POTUS. While the clown car benefits the Democratic nominee, it is also an international embarrassment. What nation would take us seriously if any one of these schoolyard bullies was to be elected?
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Correct and well-stated!
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"Schoolyard bullies"? I thought that was the 2012 nominee.
Ha-ha. Anyone who's throwing money at this guy, or any of them, is a moron.
The last thing this country needs is another Bush as president.
The last thing this country needs is another Bush as president.
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Momentum? This man is delusional.
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Crrect and the Donald is Harvey the Rabbit
Jeb! Is *imagining* momentum here. What he did on Tuesday was prove he's not competent to be running for office, along with the rest of the republican candidates.
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That isn't momentum, Jeb, it's vertigo.
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If Jeb would just get new glasses, he'd get a 5-point bump in the polls.
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Lan when I read your comment I couldn't help but almost fall on floor laughing. Thank you (and Perry) for making my day!!!
What Momentum???? He had none, has none now....Is this article a plant by his campaign to make us think he might have some chance of staying in the race?
My advice to Jeb is.....Enjoy the rest of your life and go do all the "great things you could be doing," if you were not wasting our time and your time!!!
My advice to Jeb is.....Enjoy the rest of your life and go do all the "great things you could be doing," if you were not wasting our time and your time!!!
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Indeed, what momentum? He got wiped out in the focus groups. as already reported. They thought he was whining! Another chimerical "sensing of momentum" conjured up by his desperate staff, who thought they were signing on to help someone who was entitled to the nomination. Fat chance!!!
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Bush can go ahead and attack Trump but I think the GOP voters are still in too much of an angry, anti-establishment mood to listen to appeals about Bush's supposed "electability" in the general election and Trump's lack thereof. They kind of know that Iowa & NH don't matter much so there's still plenty of time for them to "punish" the GOP establishment by backing Trump. In any event, I don't think this year's angry GOP voters are going to settle on Bush (Ana Navarro is so cute to call attacking Trump "tactically brilliant"---Bush's candidacy is nearly dead anyway so what the heck, he has nothing to lose).
I bet Trump's poll numbers will rise to ~45% post-debate because Trump will benefit from the the Cruz-Rubio slugfest that started during the debate and continued today, with both of them landing punches that did real damage to their GOP cred (e.g., with an electorate that's hysterical about job losses, Cruz's past support of increasing H1B visas is not a big crowd-pleaser).
Maybe Jeb & Christie will pick up a point or two as a result of the debate but poor Jeb is almost completely inarticulate & Christie's hug of Obama post-Sandy is apparently a show-stopper for the GOP base (and anyway, could Christie carry even NJ in the general election??)
Now don't laugh but I think Putin's comments about Trump may be a slight positive. It's kind of like how Patton & Rommel were mortal enemies but respected each other & Putin's been running circles around Obama so...
I bet Trump's poll numbers will rise to ~45% post-debate because Trump will benefit from the the Cruz-Rubio slugfest that started during the debate and continued today, with both of them landing punches that did real damage to their GOP cred (e.g., with an electorate that's hysterical about job losses, Cruz's past support of increasing H1B visas is not a big crowd-pleaser).
Maybe Jeb & Christie will pick up a point or two as a result of the debate but poor Jeb is almost completely inarticulate & Christie's hug of Obama post-Sandy is apparently a show-stopper for the GOP base (and anyway, could Christie carry even NJ in the general election??)
Now don't laugh but I think Putin's comments about Trump may be a slight positive. It's kind of like how Patton & Rommel were mortal enemies but respected each other & Putin's been running circles around Obama so...
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"Laugh," isn't what comes to mind, when I see sensible Americans hallucinating about reality so that they may cheer on a KGB major.
Yeah, those TP/GOP supporters are in an anti-establishment mood to the extent that they are willing to put all their eggs the basket of an unqualified, heartless, racist Trump-thug. Just think, if they possessed any critical thinking skills and were not allergic to facts, they might be supporting Bernie Sanders~the only sensible choice this election season!
Ha! NH will pick the eventual winner, that's a lock and won't be a Republican.
When I saw the headline about Jeb Bush sensing momentum, I thought this had to be satire.
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i sense apathy
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Folks, do Republicans really want to elect a president? The evidence is very clear that they don't. I find it hard to imagine a crazier bunch of front-runners than the Republicans have.
Kasich and Graham are electable, come with no serious baggage. The Republicans could make a race of it by picking one or the other, and not forcing him to Romnify himself too much -- pandering to the base to get the nomination.
To JEB's credit he is trying to stay electable. One of the unmentioned benefits of attacking Trump is that it is a tough-guy thing that JEB can do that advances him toward the sane voters, rather than away from them.
But frankly JEB just looks lost and tired, seems to have nothing going for him except being JE BUSH. And people are really tired of Bushism. Nobody wants to be reminded of GWB, it's still a sore point. And in terms of running against HRC nominating JEB squanders one of the biggest advantages the Republicans could have in the election -- a Bush/Clinton election is one much of the electorate would wince at.
The Republicans don't want to win this election. Crazy, but true.
Kasich and Graham are electable, come with no serious baggage. The Republicans could make a race of it by picking one or the other, and not forcing him to Romnify himself too much -- pandering to the base to get the nomination.
To JEB's credit he is trying to stay electable. One of the unmentioned benefits of attacking Trump is that it is a tough-guy thing that JEB can do that advances him toward the sane voters, rather than away from them.
But frankly JEB just looks lost and tired, seems to have nothing going for him except being JE BUSH. And people are really tired of Bushism. Nobody wants to be reminded of GWB, it's still a sore point. And in terms of running against HRC nominating JEB squanders one of the biggest advantages the Republicans could have in the election -- a Bush/Clinton election is one much of the electorate would wince at.
The Republicans don't want to win this election. Crazy, but true.
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... As if it makes a difference who the Republican candidate for president of the United States and leader of the free world will be.
The great middle classes views themselves as victims of income inequality, whereby capital has risen in value much faster than labor. They have heard enough of trickle-down economics, they want trickle-up. They believe in global warming and new solutions. They believe in the safety net of Social Security, Medicare and Obamacare. They are pro-choice. They are for smart, equitable immigration legislation, including a path for illegals to stay and pay. They very much believe in gun control. They're weary and suspicious of foreign entanglements and mindless sabre rattling.
The Republican platform is indefensible. In one-on-one debates, the Democratic candidate will eat the Republican candidate for lunch. On the issues that matter to the citizenry.
The election is over in all but name. The Republican candidate, regardless of who it is, has no hope of amassing 270 electoral votes. We'll have a woman president.
Congratulations, America. It's a girl!
The great middle classes views themselves as victims of income inequality, whereby capital has risen in value much faster than labor. They have heard enough of trickle-down economics, they want trickle-up. They believe in global warming and new solutions. They believe in the safety net of Social Security, Medicare and Obamacare. They are pro-choice. They are for smart, equitable immigration legislation, including a path for illegals to stay and pay. They very much believe in gun control. They're weary and suspicious of foreign entanglements and mindless sabre rattling.
The Republican platform is indefensible. In one-on-one debates, the Democratic candidate will eat the Republican candidate for lunch. On the issues that matter to the citizenry.
The election is over in all but name. The Republican candidate, regardless of who it is, has no hope of amassing 270 electoral votes. We'll have a woman president.
Congratulations, America. It's a girl!
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Guts? So that's what that was at the debate the other night. Sounds more like political spin to me.
I thought Bush looked totally out of his league when he tried out his memorized lines on Trump, and slightly bewildered when the moderator told him to be quiet and wait his turn. I guess it doesn't take much for Bush to feel successful, a man who appears to be clearly overwhelmed by the process.
Sad really. Even his low octane brother was at least able to look like he belonged on the stage.
I thought Bush looked totally out of his league when he tried out his memorized lines on Trump, and slightly bewildered when the moderator told him to be quiet and wait his turn. I guess it doesn't take much for Bush to feel successful, a man who appears to be clearly overwhelmed by the process.
Sad really. Even his low octane brother was at least able to look like he belonged on the stage.
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Exclamation points are becoming concerned Jeb! will permanently tarnish their image.
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The best thing by far about Trump's candidacy is how he has single-handedly destroyed the Bush campaign.
American might not need a Trump as President, but we sure as heck don't need another Bush.
American might not need a Trump as President, but we sure as heck don't need another Bush.
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There is nothing more the Democrats want than for Jeb Bush to win the primary. The American people would never elect another Bush. I think that Trump is ready and willing to dismantle Hillary in a general election, whereas Bush would hand the Democrats another 4 years. Hillary will never survive the scandals and the dishonesty the American people see in her transparent lying facade. It is so easy to see...people are fed up with any establishment candidate Jeb or Hillary what's the difference?
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What's easy to see is you're very unfamiliar with Jeb and Hillary's policy positions and have copped the "they're all the same" posture to mask your inability to study and understand the issues our country faces in the 21st century.
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Not much. They're pretty much the same.
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Lies? Where do we start with Trump -- he is so out of touch with the facts, with reality, he spews outrageous falsehoods almost too fast to count -- and won't fess up when proven wrong. Doesn't mean he can't continue to con people, but truthfulness is hardly his strong suit.
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I also have to laugh about the ad statement: "tough enough." Really? That's like starting an ad "smart enough."
Maybe all the money in the world can't buy you the presidency after all. We can only hope.
Maybe all the money in the world can't buy you the presidency after all. We can only hope.
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Yes he is nowhere in the polls. Still he is the most qualified person technically and in my view a good man. It's not his fault is brother was who he was. He is not a great a politician and outclassed as a candidate. But if you want to lead this country you have to go after the biggest dogs and that is what he is doing. Secondly Trump is bad for the party and he is bad for the country and I give Jeb a lot of credit for throwing aside the common wisdom and trying to take down this bully. If he doesn't win as a result of this strategy maybe his party will have a better chance of winning and that would be a solid mitzvah.
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Giving the GOP "a better chance of winning" the election would be pretty much the exact opposite of a "solid mitzvah".
Kind of sad to think that Bush is the rational one when compared to his rivals.
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Sensing momentum? Good god, the man is delusional.
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In my humble opinion, I believe that there is a very good chance that Mr. Bush will be the Republican nominee.
There is no chance that Mr. Trump will be the nominee. He will drop out when he strikes an advantageous financial deal with some set of Republican plutocrats. Alternatively, he will pretend to run as a third-party candidate in order to stay in the limelight when the Republican convention convenes to decide on a candidate. That candidate will not be Mr. Trump no matter what his performance once voting starts. If he cannot receive a substantial sum to drop out, he will drop out and run a third-party campaign.
There is also no chance that either Mr. Rubio or Mr. Cruz, the reputed next in line candidates, will be the nominee. Mr. Rubio is completely incompetent. Mr Cruz is simply evil.
Mr. Kasich, perennially depicted as a sober-minded, competent politician is neither sober-minded nor competent. Mr. Christie, albeit someone with intelligence, relevant experience and good political skills, will ultimately be crucified, legitimately, for his frequent lies and political mendacity. The fiasco involving the George Washington Bridge was done with his full knowledge and approval. Many people know that. That event, among many other similar events, will be used against him.
Thus. Mr. Bush.
There is no chance that Mr. Trump will be the nominee. He will drop out when he strikes an advantageous financial deal with some set of Republican plutocrats. Alternatively, he will pretend to run as a third-party candidate in order to stay in the limelight when the Republican convention convenes to decide on a candidate. That candidate will not be Mr. Trump no matter what his performance once voting starts. If he cannot receive a substantial sum to drop out, he will drop out and run a third-party campaign.
There is also no chance that either Mr. Rubio or Mr. Cruz, the reputed next in line candidates, will be the nominee. Mr. Rubio is completely incompetent. Mr Cruz is simply evil.
Mr. Kasich, perennially depicted as a sober-minded, competent politician is neither sober-minded nor competent. Mr. Christie, albeit someone with intelligence, relevant experience and good political skills, will ultimately be crucified, legitimately, for his frequent lies and political mendacity. The fiasco involving the George Washington Bridge was done with his full knowledge and approval. Many people know that. That event, among many other similar events, will be used against him.
Thus. Mr. Bush.
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If correct, the Republican Party will shatter. We will have one major party on the left, and two minor parties on the right at constant war with one another.
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Wendell, your critique is imaginative and well founded except we cannot afford another Bush. It is well known that the American people have short memories but not that short lets not forget the 2000 election with the devious Florida Gov Bush handing the election to W. We have been paying for it ever since...No more Bushes. Not that this Bush has a prayer in Hades.
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Making Bush the nominee would guarantee an election-devastating revolt within the Republican Party. The Tea Party types have the momentum in the party. Jeb! doesn't even represent a compromise. They know Bush would lose against Hillary, so there's absolutely no reason for them to support Bush. The party elders know they can't risk alienating the ardent conservatives (for lack of a better description) of their party.
Barring some unforeseen event (not sure what that would be, but this is politics where anything is possible) Rubio is the nearest thing to a compromise that the party establishment would be willing to do. He's the candidate who polls best against Hillary. Besides, since when do the Republicans care whether or not a candidate is competent. They just need a Republican in there. The wealthy players behind the curtain will take it from there.
The wild card is Cruz. He could galvanize the Evangelicals and the Tea Party. In this primary that could be enough to win. Trump would have to flame out the way everyone seems to expect he will for Cruz to take the lead. It's possible.
Barring some unforeseen event (not sure what that would be, but this is politics where anything is possible) Rubio is the nearest thing to a compromise that the party establishment would be willing to do. He's the candidate who polls best against Hillary. Besides, since when do the Republicans care whether or not a candidate is competent. They just need a Republican in there. The wealthy players behind the curtain will take it from there.
The wild card is Cruz. He could galvanize the Evangelicals and the Tea Party. In this primary that could be enough to win. Trump would have to flame out the way everyone seems to expect he will for Cruz to take the lead. It's possible.
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"More urgently, Mr. Bush needs money."
No, he really doesn't. He is a very rich man. Basically, he's Jim Gilmore with a lot more money. At this point, Jeb Bush looks like a high school kid who got cut from the junior varsity sports team but still shows up to the team's practices and games because he can't accept the outcome. When a 15 year-old boy behaves like this, it's seen as a phase that's likely to pass.
But when a 62 year-old man behaves like this, it is pathetic. Before 2015, Jeb Bush already had a dubious place in history as the Florida governor who pulled strings in November and December of 2000 to insure that his older brother George would be awarded the state's electoral votes in his disputed presidential campaign against Al Gore that year. I'm sure Fidel and Raul Castro watched what happened in Florida during those 2 months and shook their heads in amazement, and remembered why they had rebelled against Cuba's lousy, corrupt, US-backed government in the 1950s.
But in the year 2015, Jeb Bush also showed the world what a pathetic figure he is as the entitled, privileged son and brother of former presidents.
No, he really doesn't. He is a very rich man. Basically, he's Jim Gilmore with a lot more money. At this point, Jeb Bush looks like a high school kid who got cut from the junior varsity sports team but still shows up to the team's practices and games because he can't accept the outcome. When a 15 year-old boy behaves like this, it's seen as a phase that's likely to pass.
But when a 62 year-old man behaves like this, it is pathetic. Before 2015, Jeb Bush already had a dubious place in history as the Florida governor who pulled strings in November and December of 2000 to insure that his older brother George would be awarded the state's electoral votes in his disputed presidential campaign against Al Gore that year. I'm sure Fidel and Raul Castro watched what happened in Florida during those 2 months and shook their heads in amazement, and remembered why they had rebelled against Cuba's lousy, corrupt, US-backed government in the 1950s.
But in the year 2015, Jeb Bush also showed the world what a pathetic figure he is as the entitled, privileged son and brother of former presidents.
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th bush family has been th death of ameica
despite georgies hope, thats what history will show
despite georgies hope, thats what history will show
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Jeb is "sensing momentum" ? In what parallel universe? In some black hole run by his Dark Money Super-Pacs, where no light ever shines, and no one has ever heard, or remembers, the name Bush and their various World Class disasters? Like Iraq. Like the Financial Crisis. Like their Supreme Court appointments.
Please,show some decency and just go away.
Please,show some decency and just go away.
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Momentum?
Seriously?
He's at 4% in the polls.
If you factor in the Democrats who vote, he has at best, 2% of the American public.
That gives him 1.9% more than he should have if you allow for the fact that the .1% is a given.
What won't the Times say in order to insure that the election involves a Clinton and a Bush?
Seriously?
He's at 4% in the polls.
If you factor in the Democrats who vote, he has at best, 2% of the American public.
That gives him 1.9% more than he should have if you allow for the fact that the .1% is a given.
What won't the Times say in order to insure that the election involves a Clinton and a Bush?
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RE: Jeb Bush’s strategy is risky given how low he has fallen in polls...
This state is ridiculous. Bush has nothing to lose and everything to gain. He's polling in the single digits now.
This state is ridiculous. Bush has nothing to lose and everything to gain. He's polling in the single digits now.
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Nobody in the USA wants President Jeb.
The only way this guy wins is if no one else in the USA runs.
Just a huge waste of time and money.
Why am I even commenting...who cares
The only way this guy wins is if no one else in the USA runs.
Just a huge waste of time and money.
Why am I even commenting...who cares
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Val in Brooklyn, NY to rmlane
Well, nobody sensible wants him, anyway. There's at least one reader
here--NOT me--who seems to always get a kick of out of playing the male version of Mary Mary Quite Contrary (you might know who I mean). He's a brick wall.
Why are you commenting? For the same reason you've got 20 rec's including mine. You speak the truth and we do care. When I think of how much $$$ has been wasted vs what's at stake ....
Submitted 12/18/15@2:45 a.m. e.s.t.
Well, nobody sensible wants him, anyway. There's at least one reader
here--NOT me--who seems to always get a kick of out of playing the male version of Mary Mary Quite Contrary (you might know who I mean). He's a brick wall.
Why are you commenting? For the same reason you've got 20 rec's including mine. You speak the truth and we do care. When I think of how much $$$ has been wasted vs what's at stake ....
Submitted 12/18/15@2:45 a.m. e.s.t.
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I always felt Bush SENIOR was an under-rated president - an actual WWII veteran hero who conducted a reasonably justified, well-planned & executed war as President, the first Persian Gulf War. A man of some substance. The tragedy was that the wrong son followed him to the White House. The son who was all show & little substance. A tough-talking cowboy with all the Texas colloquialisms, blue-jeans & a ranch, but who avoided the draft himself, ignored warnings of 9/11 & then unhesitantly sent thousands of other Americans to die in an unnecessary war in Iraq.
But Bush senior was perceived as a "wimp" with his high nasal voice & was voted out after one term. GW Bush junior was voted in twice. Americans grow up on TV - they go for razzle-dazzle, not substance. They like John Wayne war movies (Wayne never served).
Jeb might have been a decent president, but he may be too late in developing the required showmanship & razzle-dazzle. And remember, he helped his brother get in, in that close vote in Florida in 2000.
But Bush senior was perceived as a "wimp" with his high nasal voice & was voted out after one term. GW Bush junior was voted in twice. Americans grow up on TV - they go for razzle-dazzle, not substance. They like John Wayne war movies (Wayne never served).
Jeb might have been a decent president, but he may be too late in developing the required showmanship & razzle-dazzle. And remember, he helped his brother get in, in that close vote in Florida in 2000.
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I always thought Bush I was an over-rated president. He benefited by coming directly after Reagan, our worst president up to that point (until Bush II). If he hadn't come directly after Reagan, he'd be much less well-regarded. I'd rank him below Nixon.
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This is s Joke! The election is over Donald Trump is our next PRESIDENT !! Lets ask Jeb Bush's son some question! Campaign donations Iran ! Took money from Iran !!!! So don't trust Bush's they are all CORRUPT!!! I have the information! Jeb should just go to Texas to help his son! God Speed
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Bush and Kasich are the only two heavy weight candidates in the republican race with presidential gravitas and legitimate successful experience and qualifications. Hopefully they both will end up on the ticket in either order. The remainder of the republican candidates are lightweights or outright clowns. Bush and Kasich on the same ticket would likely win Texas, Florida and Ohio. Game, set and match.
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"Heavy Weight candidates"? Maybe in the year 2004, but not today. There is no way that any Republican is going to win Florida, and Ohi0 - if you dig down deep into polling - leans toward Hillary even if Kasich runs on the ticket.
The 2016 GOP POTUS ship, with The Donald's help, has already sunk.
The 2016 GOP POTUS ship, with The Donald's help, has already sunk.
Maybe Bush should call up Putin and get him to retract his outlandish and ringing endorsement of Trump.
The likelihood that Mr. Putin is serious in his comments about Mr. Trump is nil.
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I'm not sure who supports Jeb Bush among the voters. I'm not impressed, and I'd be the most likely type. Maybe those voters are out there, but I doubt it.
But then I clearly have no clue of what other voters are thinking. I'd never vote for Donald Trump or Ted Cruz. Rand Paul is the only honest and sensible voice that I have heard so far. Unfortunately, he does not seem to come across well and has little support.
But then I clearly have no clue of what other voters are thinking. I'd never vote for Donald Trump or Ted Cruz. Rand Paul is the only honest and sensible voice that I have heard so far. Unfortunately, he does not seem to come across well and has little support.
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This article has all the fingerprints of the Bush campaign on it--spinning, twisting, contorting and pitching. That's fine. Every candidate does it.
I only wish that the Times would put a notice at the bottom of these sorts of articles: "brought to you by the _________ campaign."
I only wish that the Times would put a notice at the bottom of these sorts of articles: "brought to you by the _________ campaign."
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It is "pin the tail on the Donald" time. Democrats and Republicans united with the NYT to trash Trump. The Left and Right are united at last!
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Yes, indeed, it must be a conspiracy between the left and right to bring down Donald Trump. Because he's proven himself to be a stellar candidate who just has the best interests of all Americans in mind. He embodies the best of us. It's appalling that he's being subjected to these unfair attacks. The only explanation can be that he represents a threat to the status quo. That's got to be it. It can't be that he's just a run-of-the-mill demagogue who has no idea how government works or, for that matter, what's going on in the world, and that he leaves himself open to criticism from the left, right, and everyone in between every time he opens his mouth.
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Excellent comment Mr., Mrs. or Ms. NA. Odd name however, Not Applicable.
I actually sort of like Donald Trump. In certain ways he's very smart. He's a showman, a great character for a novel, a political boss from days of old. He knows how to speak to the people. Watch, when people are near him they want him to like them.
But Trump doesn't have the temperament that is essential for the leader of the free world. He's too rash and would prove too divisive. He doesn't strike me as a guy who would take responsibility for his mistakes. And someone who is rash and quick to judgment is someone who would make a lot of mistakes. And mistakes made as President of the United States are mistakes that would cost lives and national treasure. We don't need a President being rash, costing Americans their lives, and then finding scapegoats to blame his mistakes on.
That said, I understand his appeal. Our government is so broken and corrupt that many people feel that we have nothing to lose in electing a Donald Trump President. No one else seems to be able to straighten things out. What do we have to lose? Everyone else is the same compared to Trump and we know that the same isn't going to change squat. So why not throw the dice with someone who is obviously different?
I, myself, don't buy that argument, but I understand why he's doing as well as he is. A lot of conservatives want to end the corruption, too. They're just afraid that it would prove advantageous for liberals.
But Trump doesn't have the temperament that is essential for the leader of the free world. He's too rash and would prove too divisive. He doesn't strike me as a guy who would take responsibility for his mistakes. And someone who is rash and quick to judgment is someone who would make a lot of mistakes. And mistakes made as President of the United States are mistakes that would cost lives and national treasure. We don't need a President being rash, costing Americans their lives, and then finding scapegoats to blame his mistakes on.
That said, I understand his appeal. Our government is so broken and corrupt that many people feel that we have nothing to lose in electing a Donald Trump President. No one else seems to be able to straighten things out. What do we have to lose? Everyone else is the same compared to Trump and we know that the same isn't going to change squat. So why not throw the dice with someone who is obviously different?
I, myself, don't buy that argument, but I understand why he's doing as well as he is. A lot of conservatives want to end the corruption, too. They're just afraid that it would prove advantageous for liberals.
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"...and the most capable".
Sure, if you want to pull off the largest, most disastrous, for our country and the world, voter fraud in US history, Third! Bush is the most capable.
If you're Miguel Recarey of IMC (International Medical Centers) and you want to continue your robbery of Medicare and Medicaid, before you spend 30 years as a fugitive from US justice, Third! Bush is the most capable to intercede with the Secretary of HHS Margaret Heckler, while daddy is Vice President. For $75,000.
If, for some twisted reason, you want to prolong the permanent vegetative state of Terri Schiavo, against the wishes of her husband and all norms of decency, Third! Bush is the most capable.
If you desire someone to sign, first in the nation, the obscene crime against humanity, known as Stand Your Ground, Third! Bush demonstrated his IS the most capable.
Sure, if you want to pull off the largest, most disastrous, for our country and the world, voter fraud in US history, Third! Bush is the most capable.
If you're Miguel Recarey of IMC (International Medical Centers) and you want to continue your robbery of Medicare and Medicaid, before you spend 30 years as a fugitive from US justice, Third! Bush is the most capable to intercede with the Secretary of HHS Margaret Heckler, while daddy is Vice President. For $75,000.
If, for some twisted reason, you want to prolong the permanent vegetative state of Terri Schiavo, against the wishes of her husband and all norms of decency, Third! Bush is the most capable.
If you desire someone to sign, first in the nation, the obscene crime against humanity, known as Stand Your Ground, Third! Bush demonstrated his IS the most capable.
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It appears that Trump has driven the establishment sufficiently crazy that the liberal NYT is now publishing articles making a case for a Bush.
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JEB! can attack Trump, and at 3 percent in polls, that won't do him any harm, but JEB! must take out Rubio to get in the game and have a shot at becoming the de facto establishment alternative to Trump, Cruz, etc. If he can do that, and if Cruz wins Iowa and South Carolina, Trump will collapse. Then JEB! must win Florida under that scenario. The race would then become one between JEB! and Cruz, with JEB! probably scoring plurality wins in big states in the northeast and west coast and Cruz winning red state america. JEB! would need several (probably at least five) candidate staying in all the way to the end to force a brokered convention which could nominate him.
That is the only way he can be the nominee, but the party elites and the donor class want him, and if JEB! can deep six Marco and emerge in March as the top plutocrat dog, don't be surprised if enough candidates get the funds to stay in it for JEB!'s benefit, and this play is attempted.
That is the only way he can be the nominee, but the party elites and the donor class want him, and if JEB! can deep six Marco and emerge in March as the top plutocrat dog, don't be surprised if enough candidates get the funds to stay in it for JEB!'s benefit, and this play is attempted.
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"Sensing momentum" is this a joke? I watched the debate and sensed desperation. Mr. Bush claimed his brothers invasion of Iraq was a good idea but President Obama messed up by pulling out the troops. Not even the most conservative Republicans want Jeb Bush. Does anyone trust Jeb Bush to not be fooled by the Neocons who led his brother down a dark road to disaster. I just wish the man would walk away.
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Putin has shown that Trump is the Manchurian Candidate.
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Mr. Putin is ridiculing USA politics by his faux praise for Mr. Trump. Difficult for too many USAers to comprehend, but there are elected government officials elsewhere in the world, Russia being a case in point, who are astute, intelligent, well-informed and interested in acting on behalf of the mass of the population. The USA is far from a paradigm for anything regarding governance.
On the other hand, Mr. Putin, were he to meet Mr. Trump, might like him personally. Nothing wrong with that, although Mr. Trump's egomania is so over-the-top that Mr. Putin might never get a word in edge-wise when they meet.
The odd couple among world politicians was and still is Mr. Putin and Mr. Berlusconi of Italy. Mr. Berlusconi is a far savvier and far more capable individual than Mr. Trump, but Mr. Berlusconi is nonetheless the closet comparable politician or politician wannabe to Mr. Trump.
On the other hand, Mr. Putin, were he to meet Mr. Trump, might like him personally. Nothing wrong with that, although Mr. Trump's egomania is so over-the-top that Mr. Putin might never get a word in edge-wise when they meet.
The odd couple among world politicians was and still is Mr. Putin and Mr. Berlusconi of Italy. Mr. Berlusconi is a far savvier and far more capable individual than Mr. Trump, but Mr. Berlusconi is nonetheless the closet comparable politician or politician wannabe to Mr. Trump.
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I thought Putin was giving Trump the kiss of death.
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Bush is a day late and a dollar short. He could attack Trump with a howitzer and it wouldn't make any difference at this point. Besides, there are a whole lot of folks who think he's just a dope, even dumber than his brother, and that's not easy. Time for old Jeb to smell the coffee, man up, pack it in and stop wasting his donors' money.
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Oh, please no, let him waste lots more.
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What, exactly, makes Jeb Bush more qualified to be President than any of the other establishment GOP candidates?
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The NYT prefers Jeb! to the other GOP candidates because he openly supports a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. The NYT doesn't want the GOP to win the presidency, but having Jeb! be the nominee would keep the issue of illegal immigration from being debated during the election.
The NYT isn't eager for the general public to look at how much illegal immigrants are costing the entire country, or their ramifications on our citizens who have no more than a high school diploma.
Much of the media has been able to frame the question of illegal immigration from the perspective of the illegal immigrant, not from the working class American. Consequently, many automatically think that allowing the illegals to remain here would be morally correct. If the media would actually broaden its coverage to include that of those whom the illegals have displaced, then the moral question becomes murkier.
Illegal immigrants have flooded the low-skilled and unskilled labor force, forcing down both wages and the number of jobs needing to be filled. The affect on our own labor force and on their families has been devastating.
The NYT isn't eager for the general public to look at how much illegal immigrants are costing the entire country, or their ramifications on our citizens who have no more than a high school diploma.
Much of the media has been able to frame the question of illegal immigration from the perspective of the illegal immigrant, not from the working class American. Consequently, many automatically think that allowing the illegals to remain here would be morally correct. If the media would actually broaden its coverage to include that of those whom the illegals have displaced, then the moral question becomes murkier.
Illegal immigrants have flooded the low-skilled and unskilled labor force, forcing down both wages and the number of jobs needing to be filled. The affect on our own labor force and on their families has been devastating.
The guy can barely put together coherent sentences. He speaks in a befuddled manner similar to his brother. It's as if the ideas are formulating when the words are half way out of his mouth.
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ideas ?
i thought that was acid reflux
i thought that was acid reflux
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While it is still early, it seems hard to believe that the fundamental forces in society that enabled President Obama to win have faded enough to allow a Republican to win in 2016. In light of this, any vote for a Republican in the primary or the general election is a protest vote. Mr. Bush's strategy would be very effective if he stood a chance of winning in the general election. He doesn't. In light of this, he has nothing to offer at all, and Republican primary voters know it.
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Ashley, the Union Leader is no longer influential in this state. No one in New Hampshire cares what the UL says or who it endorses. In 2012 the paper endorsed Newt Gingrich. Yep.
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Good money after bad springs to mind.
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On Tuesday, the CNN debate moderators also fell flat on their faces in sharply challenging any of the GOP candidates. During the debate, the word "safety" was uttered as often as Rudy Giuliani blurted "9/11" in 2012.
But nary a single question was posed about our lethal epidemic of gun violence. Hugh Hewitt astonishingly clapped at one of Donald Trump's "I gotta be honest with you" remarks.
In the Gospel according to the Republican script, shooting Russian planes out of the sky over Syria will apparently make us safer, as will "carpet bombing" Iraq "to make sand glow in the dark," as will targeting innocent children for death, as will "bombing the **** out of them," as will creating an imaginary "warrior class" based on outright lies, as will spouting the words "radical Islamic terrorism" ad nauseam as though that would make a pin-prick of difference on the ground.
All mouth and no head, the sorry craven lot of them. Meanwhile the gruesome reality of needless gun violence takes tens of thousands of lives every year across our vast exceptional home of the brave. Where's the challenge to that? Nowhere on CNN.
www.endthemadnessnow.org
But nary a single question was posed about our lethal epidemic of gun violence. Hugh Hewitt astonishingly clapped at one of Donald Trump's "I gotta be honest with you" remarks.
In the Gospel according to the Republican script, shooting Russian planes out of the sky over Syria will apparently make us safer, as will "carpet bombing" Iraq "to make sand glow in the dark," as will targeting innocent children for death, as will "bombing the **** out of them," as will creating an imaginary "warrior class" based on outright lies, as will spouting the words "radical Islamic terrorism" ad nauseam as though that would make a pin-prick of difference on the ground.
All mouth and no head, the sorry craven lot of them. Meanwhile the gruesome reality of needless gun violence takes tens of thousands of lives every year across our vast exceptional home of the brave. Where's the challenge to that? Nowhere on CNN.
www.endthemadnessnow.org
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The moderator announced at the outset that the primary subject of the debate would be Islamic terrorism and how to combat it. Your criticism is unwarranted.
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Jeb! and Co. are already done deal for the nomination, it doesn't matter what Trump or any other candidate think or do. After all, this is the GOP, not a democracy.
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The Times will keep force-feeding us JebExclamationPoint until the plug (if he can even find it) is officially pulled. It just can't let go of Bush-Clinton. Meanwhile, "the smart one" looks suspiciously like a dead man walking.
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That 'momentum' he's sensing? It's called gravity. He's sinking like a stone.
Jeb! is a dud!
Jeb! is a dud!
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I served over seas in the Iraq War and Trump is 100% correct about what happened over there. Trump is the only one who speaks about Americas involvement in war and how we shouldn't be spending more than every other country in every conflict in the world especially when we are not even directly bordered to the conflict.
The only person to vote for Trump.
VETERANS 4 TRUMP
The only person to vote for Trump.
VETERANS 4 TRUMP
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Ha-ha! You've got a good sense of humor despite what you've been through.
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I would never vote for Trump, but those who laugh at and mock Trump just don't get it. The people that Trump appeals to are angry; they're hurting; they're not stupid; they feel desperation.
They want someone other than another "promising' politician.
America's middle class is being decimated - *decimated*! Maybe you're not a part of that class, or you have a very secure situation. A VERY large minority of Americans don't have that; Trump is speaking to them.
I don't agree with Trump's policy statements, but there has not been one other person in the GOP clown car - save for Rand Paul - who says it "like it is". I don't agree with Paul, either.
Another way to say this is that Jeb Bush is a poseur - along with Rubio, Cruz, Fiorina, Christie, Kasich and the rest, excepting Paul.
They want someone other than another "promising' politician.
America's middle class is being decimated - *decimated*! Maybe you're not a part of that class, or you have a very secure situation. A VERY large minority of Americans don't have that; Trump is speaking to them.
I don't agree with Trump's policy statements, but there has not been one other person in the GOP clown car - save for Rand Paul - who says it "like it is". I don't agree with Paul, either.
Another way to say this is that Jeb Bush is a poseur - along with Rubio, Cruz, Fiorina, Christie, Kasich and the rest, excepting Paul.
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Devin **** Trump came out against the war late.. 2004 ... He is not the only candidate talking about the Iraq fiasco ... Sanders is the man .. and also Paul if your Republican, constantly talks about it.
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"...have already knocked on more than 12,000 doors there, using tablets to update voters’ information." Wow! Is that cutting edge or what?
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Jeb may sense whatever he chooses. Doesn't matter.
He gets nowhere near the nomination, as the time for Dynastic Dinosaurs has passed.
He gets nowhere near the nomination, as the time for Dynastic Dinosaurs has passed.
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Please, no more Bushes or Clintons. Money has turned our democracy on its head.
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The nyt serving as Jeb!'s poodle. I really don't care for ANY of the Rs but this is such a puff piece that it is Imho appalling
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Bush looks really uncomfortable this campaign. I get the feeling he would love to walk away from this fiasco but the RNC elite and the billionaires who control the RNC wouldn't be too happy if he did. He's stuck in Bush family hell.
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6 words: Clarence Thomas.
John Roberts
Samuel Alito
All appointed by Presidents H. W. And W.
Thanks but no thanks. America cannot afford more "Justices" who sell our democracy to the highest bidders.
John Roberts
Samuel Alito
All appointed by Presidents H. W. And W.
Thanks but no thanks. America cannot afford more "Justices" who sell our democracy to the highest bidders.
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You had me at Clarence Thomas.
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H.W. also appointed Justice Souter, who is a fine Justice.
Trump is performing a public service - for Republicans everywhere, of course - not voluntarily - he is drawing flack away from all of the other candidates. The Donald is floating Trial Balloons' and saying all the political incorrect material - his advisers' feel are on peoples minds - so what does - this really say about the American population - a fifth to a third of us - are operating outside decency and common sense -
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Trump is a hothead who is used to getting his own way. He may be a shrewd businessman thanks to his father. His best asset is his undeniable patriotism. There are however millions of shrewd businessmen and woman who are just as patriotic. He is not presidential material. He's not diplomatic or intelligent enough to be the leader of of the free world. He never discusses issues without making it about him, and he talks about low energy candidates but fails to see the irony that he is the most low energy candidate of the bunch. When people go into the voting booth next year, serious people will vote for a serious candidate.
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I don't vote GOP, and would never vote for Trump in 2016.
That said, if Trump and Bush were the only two candidates running for POTUS, I wouldn't hesitate to pull the lever for Trump. Busk is weak, feckless, hasn't-worked-an-honest-day-in-his-life; is privileged; comes off as a pansy.
Trump *always* overstates the case. Most of Trump's pronouncements are bluster, *and he knows it*! He's a *businessman*; he's not attuned to the finery of political doublespeak. He would never deport 100 million immigrants, *and he knows it*. Trump is very much underrated by the media and various political pundits on both sides.
That said, if Trump and Bush were the only two candidates running for POTUS, I wouldn't hesitate to pull the lever for Trump. Busk is weak, feckless, hasn't-worked-an-honest-day-in-his-life; is privileged; comes off as a pansy.
Trump *always* overstates the case. Most of Trump's pronouncements are bluster, *and he knows it*! He's a *businessman*; he's not attuned to the finery of political doublespeak. He would never deport 100 million immigrants, *and he knows it*. Trump is very much underrated by the media and various political pundits on both sides.
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A substantive debate between Donald Trump and Jeb Bush over foreign policy would be worth watching--if only Mr. Trump were capable of dealing in substance. Trump was on the mark in the debate when he said that George W. Bush's reckless adventurism in Iraq has destabilized the entire region. Jeb Bush had no serious counter to that assertion, other than to say that Trump learns about foreign policy from watching "the shows" on weekends. As others have pointed out, Mr. Trump could have responded that watching the shows sure beats consulting the neocons who gots us into the Middle East mess in the first place, as Jeb Bush is doing.
Bush said that Trump would be the "Chaos President." Again, if the Donald had had his wits about him on Wednesday night, he could have said that a Bush certainly knows whereof he speaks when it comes to creating chaos in the world.
Bush said that Trump would be the "Chaos President." Again, if the Donald had had his wits about him on Wednesday night, he could have said that a Bush certainly knows whereof he speaks when it comes to creating chaos in the world.
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I won't be voting for Bush but I thought Tuesday night was great for him. "Chaos Candidate" should be on his lips at every town hall meeting. When I was on my little town's City Council a few years back I got chided more than once for making faces, rolling my eyes -- why shouldn't it be 1000x worse for Trump? So disrespectful, immature of Trump, and me. I would show the shots of him making faces at the debates juxtaposed with every leader in the Middle East, our friends and enemies. Plus the leaders who, of late, find him disgraceful: Trudeau, Cameron, Boris Johnson. Is This the President You Want Representing You in Jordan, Russia, Israel, United Kingdom, China? That should turn off some voters. I would think.
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Jeb Bush is finished. The Republican Party of today is the party of extremism, vilification and discrimination. That is the party that Donald Trump stands for. I'd hate to say it but Jeb Bush is far too moderate for today's Republican extremists.
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Positioning himself as a moderate is a smart move. People are going to realize, perhaps grudgingly, that the leading candidates are far too divisive to get elected. To win the election republicans need a candidate with broad appeal, a strength that Bush can take advantage of.
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But will enough folks vote for another bumbling nincompoop who can't pronounce "nuclear" correctly? Or have I misunderestimated the national level of common sense? But all is not lost if Jeb wins, Chevy Chase can resurrect his slapstick parody of presidents who can't chew gum and walk down stairs simultaneously. This could save him from having to sell reverse mortgages or cures for toenail fungus on TV. I can't look at Jeb without asking myself "what would Abby Hoffman do?", but the answer I get is always something illegal. I miss Louis Abolafia, the last man to run with nothing to hide. If we must elect an entertainer, let's draft Jack Nicholson, he's the kind of guy I'd like to have a beer with. He also knows how to deliver those zingers like nobody else. We need him on that wall. When I look at the GOP candidates as a whole, I think of his line; " go sell crazy someplace else, we're all filled up around here". I pray this time around at the GOP convention we aren't treated to Clint talking to an empty wheelchair, it would be too funny and too sad at the same time, like walking down stairs and chewing gum.
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Of the likely Republican winners, Jeb is the most moderate and the most principled, and did not buckle in face of the extremist onslaught that saw Trump, Rubio and Cruz rise to the top - even after San Bernardino, when the temptation to do so must have been very strong. Even Kaisch has gone down the right wing road. Rand Paul is the only other who has mostly stuck to his previous lines. Jeb should more sharply emulate George HW Bush, and politely ignore W.
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A principled man would not have stolen the 2000 election for his brother.
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Salim Lone: Are you talking about Jeb "stuff happens", Jeb "I have really cool things I can do instead"? If he's the "most principled", what are his principles? Money, power, and prestige? Corporate backing? Jeb can "politely ignore W." all he likes, but the voters know he'd just as disastrous as his brother. This country simply cannot afford another Bush.
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Bush and momentum? I guess his Saudi friends can pump in a few petro-dollars.
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Bush is too low energy to win.
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I'd like to know why Jeb! gets so much ink given that he's at 3% or so.
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Because he's not Trump. The Times is on a jihad against Trump, and Jed scares them the least of all the Republican candidates.
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I think it probably has to do with which candidates have reporters assigned to their campaigns and the expectations of the editors at The Times…how to chop up the news five different ways.
And here we all are, reading and commenting, so….
And here we all are, reading and commenting, so….
Momentum? It sounds more like grasping at straws. Will this family never go away?
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Mr. Bush is the wise old man in the room. He appears to be much smarter and more balanced than W—a chip of the block of his quite honorable and wise father. Shame on Republicans if they let him go.
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No, he's obviously only slightly smarter than his brother--and significantly less charismatic. He has, though, exactly the same sense of entitlement and exactly the same complete lack of interest in the plight of the American people and humanity in general. We don't need him.
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Despite the clown car atmosphere of the Republican primary, I remain confident that Jeb Bush will end up being the Republican nominee. Trump will be taken down by his enemies in the party and right wing media and the Republican base will never give the nomination to a Hispanic candidate ruling out Rubio and Cruz.
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I agree with every part of your comment except that it will be Bush. No way.
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I'm better than Trump is not really a long term solution. In marketing, even though it may be true, to say to your potential customers, or voters, that your previous pick was flawed rarely works. You never want to tell a potential client they are, or were, wrong.
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I'm seriously wondering: How can two people recommend such an illiterate comment? How do you even understand what this person is trying to say?
Bush pursuing Trump is reminiscent of Oscar Wilde's description of the fox hunt: the unspeakable in pursuit of the uneatable. Here, we have the unsuitable in pursuit of the incredible.
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Does anyone think the public wants a Bush v Clinton matchup?
Bush is going no where. 2 or 3% in the polls and $50 million spent.
The 3rd Bush to be President in 30 years. Who wants that in a democracy?
The take away is that the rich aren't much smarte than everyone else. Donors gave $100 mil to an idea that was doomed from the jump.
Bush is going no where. 2 or 3% in the polls and $50 million spent.
The 3rd Bush to be President in 30 years. Who wants that in a democracy?
The take away is that the rich aren't much smarte than everyone else. Donors gave $100 mil to an idea that was doomed from the jump.
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I know it would take work, but it would be nice if the Times put more effort and column inches into covering the issues and less into announcing the first couple miles of the Indy 500.
Coverage of last night's Republican debate is a perfect example. In the half dozen Times pieces about it, the one candidate who had something qualitatively different to say, Rand Paul, was not merely ignored but, more importantly, the substance of his huge Middle East policy difference with the other candidates was neither described nor analyzed.
Coverage of last night's Republican debate is a perfect example. In the half dozen Times pieces about it, the one candidate who had something qualitatively different to say, Rand Paul, was not merely ignored but, more importantly, the substance of his huge Middle East policy difference with the other candidates was neither described nor analyzed.
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Well, yes and no, he's plummeting too, neither deserves any "ink". Sadly, maddeningly, appallingly, Trump does. Now I've got to go throw up a little.
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Agree 100%. I don't support any of the GOP candidates, but the one person who showed real knowledge and insight about foreign policy *and* the hypocrisy of the other candidates was Paul. The media - including the NYT - completely missed it. Why? Because the media loves a horse race; it drives ad dollars and clicks. Sad.
If just speaking out against Donald Trump in unmistakably social-justice language qualifies one for the presidency, here are three more people who have been doing so from the start, in alphabetical order: Hillary Clinton, Martin O'Malley, Bernie Sanders.
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Trump is not electable and the polls show him doing worse than all others vs. Hillary. Jeb's strategy should be to make that point emphatically and that a Trump candidacy will also affect the number of Republicans in Congress. Trump has offended Hispanics, women, and African-Americas such that he cannot win and his tweets are the evidence. Electability in the general election should be the tip of his arrow that he should employ every day because it's his sole valid point and where he is stronger than Trump. Hey, I'm a Democrat but I am just giving him some advice because I would certainly vote against Trump.
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Putin Praises Trump
Veterans Praise Trump.
Trump spoke about the Mexican border and immigrants, Trump also said that there are many immigrants other than Mexican crossing the border.
Trump is right about corporate inversion, Trump is right about imbalanced trade.
Trump is right about more than
Veterans Praise Trump.
Trump spoke about the Mexican border and immigrants, Trump also said that there are many immigrants other than Mexican crossing the border.
Trump is right about corporate inversion, Trump is right about imbalanced trade.
Trump is right about more than
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Sometimes it's difficult to see the truth. Jeb's run was doomed the moment he ran his campaign as Jeb!
All we have in this life is our name, our reputation, but that is known by our last name. When he can't even use his last name his campaign is over. He is saying, hey, I know you don't want another Bush, but look a me anyway, please, because I have a lot to offer. Regardless of what he has to offer, when he himself acknowledges that people don't want another Bush, he has ended it before it could even begin. So he should just suck it up and stop waisting everyone's time. It's over. And even if it wasn't, it's too late to do anything about it. I'm sorry. I love the Bush family and I wish it wasn't so.
All we have in this life is our name, our reputation, but that is known by our last name. When he can't even use his last name his campaign is over. He is saying, hey, I know you don't want another Bush, but look a me anyway, please, because I have a lot to offer. Regardless of what he has to offer, when he himself acknowledges that people don't want another Bush, he has ended it before it could even begin. So he should just suck it up and stop waisting everyone's time. It's over. And even if it wasn't, it's too late to do anything about it. I'm sorry. I love the Bush family and I wish it wasn't so.
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If you are a Democrat, what is the benefit to your party of giving advice to avoid negative "affect [on] the number of Republicans in Congress?" If I, a Democrat, see that advocating Trump may help reduce Republican numbers on Capitol Hill, I'll volunteer for his campaign and paste his stickers on my car, from the front bumper to the back bumper, with nary a square inch of paint uncovered.
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