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January 17, 2023
The Rise and Fall of the Bush Family Dynasty
You can’t blame Jeb.
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Politics & Policy
May 19, 2022
Jeb to the Rescue? George P. Bush Gets a Cash Infusion from His Family’s Donor Network
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Burka Blog
February 12, 2016
The GOP Establishment’s Best Option
Jeb!
Politics & Policy
August 28, 2015
Jeb’s Trip to the Border
Sizing up that other Bush from Texas.
Politics & Policy
May 7, 2015
Is Rick Perry Running as the Liberal in the GOP Primary Field?
“Liberal” being a relative term, naturally.
Politics & Policy
May 7, 2015
The Race Is On!
Five Texans who would be president.
Politics & Policy
April 21, 2015
GOP Presidential Candidates are Banking Their Billionaires
The unlimited billionaire funding of Republican presidential candidates may actually keep the race alive until the Texas primary next March.
Politics & Policy
December 30, 2014
Jeb Bush in 2016?
The “clear frontrunner” will be hard to beat.
Politics & Policy
October 27, 2014
Another Bush for President
Does Jeb Bush have a chance at the White House? Or is the family name too damaged?
Politics & Policy
February 28, 2013
No More Namby-Pamby Business
After the 2011 budget cuts, the Lege has some room for reform on public education.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Here Comes George P. Bush
Is this man running for office? It sure looks that way. He just filed "an appoinment of a campaign treasurer" for a still-unspecified position.
Politics & Policy
October 15, 2012
Jeb Bush Says Texas Could Turn “Blue” In Just Four Years
Joe Hagan profiles the Bush dynasty for New York magazine.
Politics & Policy
March 28, 2011
PPP: Republican frontrunners lose ground; could Perry be the beneficiary?
From Tom Jensen on the Public Policy Polling Web site: Much has been written about the weakness of the 2012 Republican Presidential candidate field but what I think might be most remarkable about the leading quartet of Mike Huckabee, Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, and Newt Gingrich is that
Politics & Policy
July 23, 2010
Bush for president?
Joshua Green, who writes and blogs about politics for the Atlantic and the Boston Globe, proposes that Jeb Bush should run for the Republican nomination: Jeb Bush is the candidate hiding in plain sight. The brother and son of presidents stepped back from elected politics after his
Politics & Policy
September 30, 1998
Brother, Can You Spare Some Dimes?
George W. isn’t the only Bush benefiting from the largesse of well-heeled Texans. His brother Jeb Bush, the GOP candidate for governor in Florida, has thus far received more than $382,000 in contributions of $500 or less from Texans. Among the notable donors: financier Perry Bass, oilmen W. A. “Tex”