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and thank God for that one! All that the fine citizens of Florida need is another Bush in any type of governmental office. Of course, Jeb was their Governor at one time and he is still popular down in Florida, so it is possible that the the other spawn of Bush 1 could have won the seat.
Former Gov. Jeb Bush says he won't run for the U.S. Senate in 2010 to replace the retiring Mel Martinez.
Bush made the announcement Tuesday, saying "now is not the right time to return to elected office."
The president's younger brother served as governor of Florida from 1999-2007 and remains a popular figure in the state. His announcement clears the field for several other potential Republican candidates who had said they wouldn't challenge him.
So who will the Florida Republican Party field for the seat? That is a good question and one that probably will be answered pretty soon. With Jeb out of the way, this should be another pick up for the Democrats unless they screw things up. That is not an uncommon feat for the Democrats, as we all know.
Maybe Jeb Bush is by-passing the Senate for a straight run for the Presidency? Would be no surprise since his daddy has stated that he would like to see Jeb as the President.
Asked in a broadcast interview about Jeb Bush's consideration of the Senate seat, Bush 41 said: "I'd like to see him run. I'd like to see him be president someday."
When asked if he was serious, he said: "Or maybe senator. Whatever. Yes, I would. I mean, right now is probably a bad time, because we've had enough Bushes in there. But no, I would. And I think he's as qualified and able as anyone I know on the political scene. Now, you've got to discount that. He's my son."
The broadcast interview was on "Fox News Sunday". If it had been on anyone else's network, Papa Bush would have been laughed out of the studio!
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