Jeb Bush to Run for President

Might Jeb Bush, the 61-year old brother of the 43rd president be considering a run at the Oval Office in 2016?

On Wednesday, the former Florida governor told the press he is seriously contemplating throwing his hat in the ring for the next presidential election.

Jeb Bush was speaking at a fundraiser for the Archdiocese of New York’s Catholic schools when he dropped the tantalizing comment.

Bush told an audience member, “I’m thinking about running for president.” The assembled crowd applauded in approval. The politician told attendees he would make a final decision about running for the White House by the end of this year.

Several influential people and donors in the Republican Party have launched a campaign supporting the potential candidate.

One challenge facing the Bush may come from his own state. Senator Marco Rubio could also be planning a bid for the highest office in the land. The pair share many of the same donors, meaning their support could be divided if both men run.

Barbara Bush recently told reporters there have been enough Bushes in the White House, and that other families should take the reigns of office. However, the 88-year old did acknowledge that Jeb is the most qualified of the family members to become president. Her latest comments about the possibility of a 2016 campaign by her second-born son have been generally positive.

A recent poll by Fox News found Jeb Bush in a dead heat among Republicans as their choice for President in the next election. He tied Rand Paul of Kentucky at 14 percent, while New Jersey governor Chris Christie barely edged them out by one percentage point.

The survey also found Republicans are more likely than Democrats to believe a small group of ruling families is controlling the nation. A the end of President Obama’s term, a member of the Clinton or Bush families will have occupied the White House for 20 of the last 28 years. Nearly two-thirds of Democrats are supporting Hillary Clinton in the coming presidential contest.

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