John Ellis ‘Jeb’ Bush – Republican
Introduction – posted 10/05/15

NOMINATION TREND: OUT
Republican Nomination Odds: N/A
30-day Trend: N/A
30-day Trend: N/A
Usually, having a pedigree is a good thing. Thoroughbreds whose family lines are dotted with champions bring top dollar from speculators wanting to own the next Kentucky Derby winner. Many times in business and culture, being related to an established authority opens doors otherwise unavailable to aspiring actors, lawyers, or socialites.
It can be a good thing in politics as well. Having a political pedigree can give candidates a leg up in election campaigns at all levels – just ask Lincoln Chafee, Rand Paul and George W. Bush. But at some point, pedigree becomes synonymous with dynasty, and the advantage dissipates. Such is the case for Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush. Unlike his aforementioned brother, Jeb has not one but two former presidents among his family of origin. In presidential politics, one presidential relative is good; two, not so much.
Electoral outlook: The Bush name is perhaps his biggest obstacle to overcome in the race for the White House, but it isn’t necessarily his biggest hurdle in his quest for the Republican nomination. More than any other candidate, Jeb Bush represents the establishment of the Republican Party. In this anti-establishment climate, that can be a presidential campaign’s fatal flaw.
Candidate Information
PERSONAL
Full Name: John Ellis ‘Jeb’ Bush
Birthday: February 11, 1953
Age: 62 years
Birthplace: Midland, Texas
Full Name: John Ellis ‘Jeb’ Bush
Birthday: February 11, 1953
Age: 62 years
Birthplace: Midland, Texas
FAMILY
Spouse: Columba Garnica Gallo Bush (1974 – present)
Children:
George Bush (age 39)
Noelle Lucila Bush (age 38)
John Ellis Bush, Jr. (age 31)
Spouse: Columba Garnica Gallo Bush (1974 – present)
Children:
George Bush (age 39)
Noelle Lucila Bush (age 38)
John Ellis Bush, Jr. (age 31)
EDUCATION
University of Texas: B.A. in Latin American Affairs
University of Texas: B.A. in Latin American Affairs
POLITICAL OFFICES
Governor of Florida: January, 1999 – January, 2007
Florida Secretary of Commerce: January, 1987 – September, 1988
Governor of Florida: January, 1999 – January, 2007
Florida Secretary of Commerce: January, 1987 – September, 1988
2016 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Entered Race: June 15, 2015
Dropped Out: February 20, 2016
Current Status: No longer running
Website: Jeb2016.com
Entered Race: June 15, 2015
Dropped Out: February 20, 2016
Current Status: No longer running
Website: Jeb2016.com
OTHER RESOURCES
Biography: Jeb Bush on Biography.com
Where Bush Stands: OnTheIssues.org
More About Bush: Seven things to know about Jeb Bush
Biography: Jeb Bush on Biography.com
Where Bush Stands: OnTheIssues.org
More About Bush: Seven things to know about Jeb Bush
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