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« Reply #25 on: June 06, 2015, 07:37:32 PM »

It distinguishes among family members, just like older brother goes by Dubya or Junior, to not be confused with elder Bush dad.
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« Reply #26 on: June 06, 2015, 07:38:52 PM »

Why the hell does he go by Jeb? His actual first name (John) is far nicer.

It's short for John Ellis Bush.
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« Reply #27 on: June 06, 2015, 09:33:04 PM »

Why the hell does he go by Jeb? His actual first name (John) is far nicer.

It's short for John Ellis Bush.

I know what it stands for. Still a dumb nickname.
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« Reply #28 on: June 06, 2015, 09:44:10 PM »

Why the hell does he go by Jeb? His actual first name (John) is far nicer.

It's short for John Ellis Bush.

I know what it stands for. Still a dumb nickname.

I don't disagree.
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« Reply #29 on: June 07, 2015, 05:38:07 AM »

Odds on Bush making a Magna Carta reference on its 800th anniversary?  I'd do it if I were him; it would immediately set himself up as the natural anti-monarchist candidate to take down Obama/Clinton big government. It's not a fresh tactic, but, as just mentioned, he's just one of only a few viable candidates, and the other two (Walker and Christie) haven't declared yet.

As for his general viability, his nomination punts the greatest advantage the Republicans have in this election--dynastic fatigue.  Sure, he'll rally the red states, but the last two elections showed us that wasn't enough.  He'll try to pry open the Democrats' grip on Latinos, but while that might make the difference in his state of Florida, I don't see it making the difference anywhere else.

The Republican way to victory is through Christie, Walker, or a surprise mid-tier candidate catching lightning.
Great first post brah.

Thanks, man.  I actually just came on here to link to my generally awful Presidential Politics for America blog, but then the site wouldn't let me post it before I hit 20 comments.  Oh, sorry, Atlas, I THOUGHT THIS WAS AMERICA.

Is this it?


What a pal!  That was the mobile version, yes.  Lose everything after the .com for the original. Five posts down...

John Bush could never win an election.  Jeb, on the other hand...
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« Reply #30 on: June 07, 2015, 07:19:37 AM »

Why the hell does he go by Jeb? His actual first name (John) is far nicer.

It's so folksy!
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« Reply #31 on: June 08, 2015, 10:21:06 PM »

http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/06/08/a-week-from-launch-jeb-bush-names-and-reshuffles-his-team/

Bush shakes up his staff but didn't pick up any of Carson's exes.
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« Reply #32 on: June 11, 2015, 04:24:11 PM »

Please Jeb, go away. Run, and run away as far as you can go.
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« Reply #33 on: June 13, 2015, 07:52:01 AM »

I don't see any references online to the timing of this announcement.  Yes, it'll be June 15th in Miami, but at what time?

In any case, he's headed to NH on the 16th:

http://www.necn.com/news/politics/New-Hampshire-Candidate-Tracker-295977311.html

and Iowa on the 17th:

http://data.desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/candidate-tracker/index.php

so I'd say we have some clues as to whether he says yea or nay in his announcement.

One of these days, I would like to see a potential candidate schedule an announcement in their home state, and schedule stops in Iowa and NH afterwards.  Then at their announcement, they say "I've decided *NOT* to run for president of the United States."  Then they go to Iowa and NH as a tourist, rather than a candidate.
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« Reply #34 on: June 13, 2015, 12:49:25 PM »

I don't see any references online to the timing of this announcement.  Yes, it'll be June 15th in Miami, but at what time?

In any case, he's headed to NH on the 16th:

http://www.necn.com/news/politics/New-Hampshire-Candidate-Tracker-295977311.html

and Iowa on the 17th:

http://data.desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/candidate-tracker/index.php

so I'd say we have some clues as to whether he says yea or nay in his announcement.

One of these days, I would like to see a potential candidate schedule an announcement in their home state, and schedule stops in Iowa and NH afterwards.  Then at their announcement, they say "I've decided *NOT* to run for president of the United States."  Then they go to Iowa and NH as a tourist, rather than a candidate.


That might be what The Donald will do, who knows.
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« Reply #35 on: June 13, 2015, 07:21:16 PM »

NYT: Jeb sees NH as must-win, will attack Rubio on his Senate record & personal finances, Walker on shifting positions (immigration?).
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« Reply #36 on: June 13, 2015, 07:25:18 PM »

One good thing about the numerous Republican field is that we'll get to watch the Republicans tearing each other apart for the next 7-8 months. Hopefully by the time we get to the General, Hillary will barely even have to launch new attacks. Tongue
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« Reply #37 on: June 14, 2015, 05:05:09 AM »

Again, anyone know what time Bush's announcement will be?  Can't find that info.

Anyway, like I said above, after his announcement, Bush will be visiting NH on Tuesday and Iowa on Wednesday.  Looks like he'll also be in South Carolina on Thursday:

https://www.facebook.com/jebbush/posts/711369848992061

His son, George P. Bush, will be doing an event in Nevada on Wednesday:

https://www.facebook.com/jebbush/posts/711389188990127

So, yeah, I think it's fair to say that the decision will be yes, he is running.
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« Reply #38 on: June 14, 2015, 07:46:32 AM »

Campaign logo:
https://twitter.com/JebBush/status/610063493237084160
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« Reply #39 on: June 14, 2015, 07:53:22 AM »




Jeb factorial?
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« Reply #40 on: June 14, 2015, 07:57:21 AM »

At least until the administrator expunges the comments, there's some snark on the FB page about the logo:

link

"Vomit"
"No thanks"
"Uh no"
"Hispanic RINO"
etc.
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« Reply #41 on: June 14, 2015, 08:21:49 AM »

Meh logo.
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« Reply #42 on: June 14, 2015, 08:48:56 AM »

Y'all feeling that Jebmentum yet? I certainly am! JEB!2016
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« Reply #43 on: June 14, 2015, 12:10:27 PM »

Again, anyone know what time Bush's announcement will be?  Can't find that info.

I can't find it either - I know it'll be at MDC in Kendall, but I expect they're only telling the people they want to be there the exact time, in an attempt to prevent any disruptions or protests.
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« Reply #44 on: June 14, 2015, 01:05:32 PM »

That looks like the logo for a comedy about a honest but stupid protagonist running for President.
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« Reply #45 on: June 14, 2015, 02:15:53 PM »

That looks like the logo for a comedy about a honest but stupid protagonist running for President.

haha
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« Reply #46 on: June 14, 2015, 03:26:13 PM »
« Edited: June 14, 2015, 03:32:51 PM by Likely Voter »

It's not a surprise, it is the same logo he used for his runs for governor, both, in 94 (when he lost)...

in 98 when (he won)...

and 2002 (when he was reelected)...
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« Reply #47 on: June 14, 2015, 05:58:47 PM »

That looks like the logo for a comedy about a honest but stupid protagonist running for President.

It's the exclamation point:


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« Reply #48 on: June 14, 2015, 06:15:13 PM »

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« Reply #49 on: June 14, 2015, 07:38:29 PM »

Interesting fact from Twitter - Jeb is the only Bush to ever lose a race in Florida, that '94 one.
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