If Jeb Runs
If former Gov. Jeb Bush decides to run for the U.S. Senate, he could find himself facing an old foe.
U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek has traveled the state meeting with Democratic strategists about the idea of running for the seat Republican Sen. Mel Martinez will give up in 2010. Bush is also considering a run and would likely grab the Republican nomination if he does.
A potential Meek-versus-Bush matchup would come packed with history: As a state senator, Meek staged a sit-in protest in Bush's office complex after Bush, then the governor, stripped affirmative-action protections from state contracting and university admissions.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush
If former Governor Jeb Bush seeks and obtains the Florida Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, the race will be expensive and ugly. Democrats will attempt to tie the younger Bush to his brother's record and damage the poularity of the two term governor.
My sources in Florida say Governor Bush is leaning towards running but may wait until late winter or early spring to make his intentions official.
U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek has traveled the state meeting with Democratic strategists about the idea of running for the seat Republican Sen. Mel Martinez will give up in 2010. Bush is also considering a run and would likely grab the Republican nomination if he does.
A potential Meek-versus-Bush matchup would come packed with history: As a state senator, Meek staged a sit-in protest in Bush's office complex after Bush, then the governor, stripped affirmative-action protections from state contracting and university admissions.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush
If former Governor Jeb Bush seeks and obtains the Florida Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, the race will be expensive and ugly. Democrats will attempt to tie the younger Bush to his brother's record and damage the poularity of the two term governor.
My sources in Florida say Governor Bush is leaning towards running but may wait until late winter or early spring to make his intentions official.
Jeb Bush was definitely the worst Governor in Florida's history. As Governor, Bush cared only about rewarding political cronies and wore ideological blinders. He promoted privatization schemes which failed to deliver improved public services or save taxpayer dollars. Jeb didn't want to be bothered with facts. Bush did nothing to curb skyrocketing insurance rates. Even many Republicans in the Legislature disliked Jeb but didn't dare to criticize a member of the royal family.
Unfortunately, many Floridians pay little attention to state government and politics and were not aware of Bush's dismal performance in office.
A strong moderate to conservative Democrat with the ability to appeal to Central and North Florida voters can stop Bush from going to the Senate. If a South Florida liberal is nominated, Bush may win yet another undeserved victory.
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