Reality or Rumor, Jeb In White House! ©

Papa Bush thinks it is a wonderful idea. Big Brother Bush believes it would be wise. Today, King George II stated aloud, Jeb Bush “would be a great President.” The father said this a year ago, or more. Many say Jeb is polished; he has finesse, financing, and in Florida, he is popular. An amazing 55 percent of Florida voters surveyed in April 2006 thought, “Jeb was doing a good job.”

Jeb reluctantly says he will not run for President in 2008. However, we all recall, initially, he was his Mama’s and Papa’s first choice for the job. He was groomed for the position. Brother George had long been seen as the black sheep, a failure.

Then he was re-born; he could relate to the Christian Coalition, the common-man, his party’s base. With the help of an architect, Karl Rove, the eldest of the babies Bush found his way to the White House. Mom and Dad were proud, but patterns from the past seem to be haunting this Bush. George Walker Bush is no longer a popular President. Polls place his approval at about 36 percent.

Brother Jeb might fare better. Though the younger Bush professes he has no intention of running, his family encourages him. This Wednesday, Big-Bro Georgie, in an interview with Florida reporters, declared "I would like to see Jeb run at some point in time, but I have no idea if that's his intention or not."

Jeb Bush, 53, will end his second term as governor of Florida in January 2007. King George II will end his term in January 2009. Neither can seek re-election to the offices they now hold. However, they can campaign for other positions. A two-year period is considered perfect for priming a Presidential pump and Jeb knows how to do this.

The man born into a powerful political family, and oil dynasty, could prepare and present his campaign well. Jeb Bush has savvy and name recognition. He is slick and has lots of black gold. Jeb says he is not interested, [for now]; he is busy doing his job. At a conference in Fort Lauderdale, Governor Jeb explained, "I'm not running for president. I'm not running for United States Senate.” He continued, "I'm trying to be a good governor." His smile might have said more than his words.

His own father, George Herbert Walker Bush, forty-first President of the United States says no one believes Jeb when he says he's not interested in the prominent post. A year ago, when interviewed on CNN's Larry King Live, Former President Bush posed ‘he would like Jeb to run one day’ and that the son would be "awfully good" as president.

Before May 10, 2006, it was a thought often expressed. As of today, it seems the stage is set. Polls have been taken. Presidents from the past, and the present endorse the younger Bush Boy Wonder. Now, America waits. Will Jeb walk down that runway? Will our next President possibly be another Bush? Please, say it ain’t so! Is it a rumor or a reality; could Bush after Bush be America’s fate?

References for your review . . .
• Jeb Would Make a 'Great President,' Bush Says, By Bill Brubaker. Washington Post Thursday, May 11, 2006
• A 3rd President Bush? First 2 All for It ABC News
• Pollster Suggests Bush Moves Might Be Too Little, Too Late By Eric Pianin and Chris Cillizza. Washington Post. Sunday, May 7, 2006
• Poll: Bush Ratings At All-Time Low CBS News February 27, 2006
• Another Bush in the White House? By Nedra Pickler
• New documents obtained by CNN suggest coordination between religious group, Bush campaign By Brooks Jackson. CNN
• Bush's Brain: How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential By James Moore, Wayne Slater
• Historians vs. George W. Bush, By Robert S. McElvaine. History News Network
• Senior Bush plugs Jeb for president 'someday' CNN News Wednesday, June 1, 2005

Comments

[XP]

So it looks like King George named his successor. I would have made this reply over at MLW, however, because of the pitty flame war that occured, great diaries like yours are often overseen. Sure they would look at it, but not the same way they would when things are calmed down.

[Betsy L. Angert]

Dear XP . . .

Actually, I love receiving comments here.

Were it not for my desire not to quote a Bush in other than informative or satirical ways I would speak of the “big mo.” I will never forget when a young woman asked me to observe the energy of people. When two people come together in a quiet space, people join them. Though they do not always consciously recognize that they are drawn to the liveliness of a pair, a group, or a gathering, people are drawn to others.

Some prefer quiet energy vitality; others crave conflict. There are those that lie in-between. I appreciate your choosing to find this tranquil place. More so, I am grateful for your thoughts. You have often wowed me. Your comments as to the chosen successor are so true, and well stated.

Let me ask what might seem a superficial question. I just watched GW speak at a commencement in the Gulf Coast region. Again I was struck, as I was on the day of Hayden’s appointment. I acknowledge that all presidents age in office. Nevertheless, he has hugely grown old and tired-looking just in recent months. A friend said, he thinks for some reason they are not making him up as they once did. The “powers-that-be” want us to see his stress. I wonder if this is true, if so, what does it mean? Do you have any thoughts on this? Since I respect your opinions, I thought I would ask.

I thank you for visiting and commenting. You are always welcome to join me here.

May your life be full and fulfilling. May [spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and conjointly physical] abundance be yours . . . Betsy

[XP]

That is a good question. I think he is the Manchurian Candidate and since there are the rumors he was under medication and his stress shows he is no longer taking his meds. Rove can be considered his handler, and now that Rove is in trouble, he probably unable to control him like he did. Rove did met G HW Bush before Dudya and according to Kitty Kelly, Poppy did take Dudya to a drug clinic. Rove has been by Dudya's side since Poppy was in office. But then again, my tin foil could probably be on a little tight....lol

[Betsy L. Angert]

Dear XP . . .

Your tin foil makes a fine mirror and clearly fits better than my own.

It was so bizarre, I actually wrote back to you immediately. This afternoon, as I looked to see if you replied, I noticed that my own comment never posted. Was BellSouth blocking my connection?

Your logic works well for me. I not only wonder of Rove’s awareness and power, or whether he is medicating the Bushman, I wonder of Tony Snow. He has the Emperor reluctantly in front of the cameras more than the man has ever been. He may want us to see the aging President.

Apparently, Snow held a press conference; he closed the doors ten minutes early. Press persons were locked outside. Once let in, chairs were few. Fumbling and stumbling is rampant in this White House. What will happen next?

Mary Cheney is doing a book tour. Is she building a base for her Dad? I have heard life with an alcoholic can be crazy-making. Is the Bush Presidency the proof?

May you live long, learn much, and feel fulfilled . . . Betsy