If Jeb Bush ran for the nomination, won, then went on to win the election, I would be very worried indeed. He is probably the most ethically challenged of the entire Bush clan.
Back in 1995 just after the Oklahoma City bombing, Bush refused to renounce his parish priest's assertions that the bombing was "God's way of punishing our society for allowing more liberal attitudes towards women and gays". OK so the words didn't come from Bush himself, but he could have at least
tried to be statesman-like about the priest's comments, in preparation for a second bid at running for governor.
While serving as governor, Jeb called for harsh punishment of nonviolent drug offenders, and actively opposed a ballot initiative that would send them into treatment instead. At the same time, Jeb's daughter Noelle was admitted to rehab for a drug addiction, with no criminal charges.
In October 2002, the Miami Herald reported on Bush's involvement in a questionable Nigerian deal, where money was allegedly used to bribe government officials for approval of a $74 million water pump sale that was mostly financed by US foreign aid.
I have a feeling that if Bush did try and run for president, these little indiscretions might come back and bite Ol' Jebby in the ass.
(By the way, I stole those facts from
Wikipedia. Take a look for yourself.)
