Jeb Bush Endorses McCain
The McCain campaign just announced that Jeb Bush, older brother of George W. and former Governor of Florida, is endorsing John McCain.
Although his family is hardly at its most popular, the elder Bush brother's endorsement makes a statement about the Republican establishment rallying around McCain. George W. has been encouraging Republicans to support McCain and called the Senator a "true conservative," he has stopped short of an endorsement.
Jeb confirmed that he wrote a check to McCain's campaign over the weekend.
Here's the release:
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has endorsed John McCain for president. "John McCain is a patriot and devoted conservative leader," said Governor Bush. "Like no other candidate in the field, John McCain has made tremendous sacrifices for this nation. He is beholden to no interest other than that of the public good. He is determined and steadfast in his commitment to reducing the burden of high taxes, restoring the people's trust in their government, and winning the war against radical Islamic extremists. It is with pride that I announce my endorsement of John McCain for president."
John McCain thanked Governor Bush, saying, "I am very proud to have Jeb Bush's support. He has a distinguished record of conservative leadership and I admire his dedicated service to the people of Florida. He makes a great addition to our growing team of Republican leaders." Jeb Bush was born in Midland, Texas. After earning his bachelor's degree at the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Bush married Columba Garnica Gallo. Mr. Bush started his career in Florida politics as the Chairman of the Dade County Republican Party. He was later appointed to serve as Florida's Secretary of Commerce. Mr. Bush served as Florida's 43rd governor from 1999-2006 and was the first Republican ever to serve two terms.
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And how does an endorsement by a radioactive Bush play out as anything but a minus to "Hundred Years" McCain prospects of gaining the nomination? Jeb's skeletons are rattling in the closet, his name is "Mudd" and he has his OLDER (not younger) brother to thank for that.
They both had zero qualifications to run for any office, and Florida and the U.S. have been swooning in pain since the day they were "appointed." He left Florida in a financial shambles, and pretty boy Charlie Crist has gotten about NOWHERE in solving his inherited problems. Jeb is and was singularly DISLIKED by Floridians, despite the constant claims by friends of the GOP of his popularity. Poppycock.
Um...Jeb left Florida with the highest approval ratings of any Florida governor. I guess you would still rather have that crook Lawton Chiles as governor (rotting in his grave) you snapperhead.
Service to Florida!? Is draining the State Investment Fund of $900 million service? Of course he had experience defrauding the Broward Savings and Loan on a $5 million loan.
More experience helping his buddy Recarey (IMC) scam the public through Medicare for $30 million a month, a billion total!
Is turning your back on citizens of Florida running off to the Tsunami after the hurricanes in 2004 Service. Where was his service then? There was no accountability over distribution of FEMA funds. People in Miami where no hurricane hit got benefits. Many thousands of Floridians after four years still have not recovered. In many respects the nightmare of red tape and Jeb’s failure to act after the hurricanes was worse.
Our school system is in shambles ranking near the bottom nationally. Brother Neil has profited from placement of his useless IGNITE! Curriculum on Wheels (COW) in Floriduh classrooms.
Oh yes Columba is a real gem. Trying to smuggle jewelry through customs. Is her example the reason Noelle became a drug addict? No accountability?
If Sen. McCain accepts Jeb’s endorsement and check without an investigation into the source of the funds he is a fool.
Jeb Bush may count on amnesia, but there are many who will never forget his term as Governor of the State of Floriduh! We will not forget stolen elections and his sidekick Katherine Harris.
Hello? Is anyone home? Jeb Bush is W's YOUNGER brother, not older. Duh, Duh, Duh! I'm a New York Observer reporter! Oh Di Oh Di Oh. Jeeze.
I liked Jeb as Governor and he was a good one, far far better than Chiles was, thats for sure. But I wonder where his head is now! McCain a Conservative! On one simple issue he is, on the others he is as Liberal as Hillary Clinton, no wait that is wrong, he is MORE Liberal than her and that takes a lot to get there.
In the past he has continually voted to cut Defense Spending and that also included Weapons and Gear used by our Troops to keep them safe! Conservative, I think NOT! Now McCain says he will after trying to block tax cuts, make them permanent? He says he will appoint Conservative Justices after helping to Block them? He says he will, well he says a lot of things that contradict what he actually has done!
When the most Liberal Papers endorse him, It makes me wonder if McCain is another George H Bush and his "No New Taxes" Pledge, we all remember that one now don't we! And to top it off, He was John Kerrys First choice for VP! which he turned down!
So cmon Jeb, where is your head Now!
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