For the past 2 elections, there has been mild speculation of Jeb Bush running for president. It was there in 2008. And it was even more expected that Bush would run in 2012. But he didn't. Jeb stated that he had no interest in seeking a bid for the White House. That was until now.
Jeb Bush stated last week that he wasn't sure if he would decide to run in 2016. More recently, he stated that there would be no "Bush Baggage" that would carry on over from his brother Dubbya. When asked the question whether there was any baggage and whether his brother's negative popularity would affect his run, Jeb said: "I don't think there's any Bush baggage at all."
To be honest, I don't agree with that. I believe that Jeb is saying that simply because you shouldn't go out and say something like "My brother ruined my chances". Towards the end of George W. Bush's tenure in the White House, the public opinion's view on the Bush Administration was abysmal. The public was ready for "Change". During his campaign, Obama quickly paved a path so that all of our nation's problems ran right back to George W. Bush.
George W. Bush certainly wasn't one of the most popular Presidents of the United States. He was often ridiculed and bashed by the media and citizens alike. For GWB to leave office on such a low note and to have Jeb Bush say that his brother's legacy will not affect his chances of becoming the president is clearly imprudent.
I personally was never a large fan of the Bush Administration and I often questioned their decisions and actions. There were some successes, but what was really implanted into the minds of the public was the amount of blunders that the administration made. For those reasons, I DO think that were will be "Bush Baggage" if Jeb Bush decides to make a go at the White House.
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