Jeb Bush
Republican U.S. presidential candidate and former Governor Jeb Bush speaks during the Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas, Nevada December 15, 2015. Reuters/Mike Blake

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Jeb Bush, Republican

Who is Jeb Bush?

John Ellis Bush, born and brought up in Texas, is a candidate for the United States presidential elections 2016. He announced his candidature on June 15, 2015 in Miami. He is the son of former President George H.W. Bush and the younger brother of ex-president George W. Bush.

Bush studied Latin American Affairs and acquired a degree in the same prior to beginning his political career. He took charge as Florida’s Secretary of Commerce in 1986 but resigned two years later to help his father in the White House. He made an unsuccessful attempt to become Florida’s governor in 1994. He later on won the position and continued as Florida’s governor from 1999 to 2007. This marked the beginning of Bush’s career in the Republican administration in Florida’s political history.

What does Jeb Bush want?

On Dec. 16, 2014, Bush posted a comment on Facebook highlighting his plans if he won the US presidential elections.

“I have decided to actively explore the possibility of running for President of the United States," Bush’s comment read. He added, "In January, I also plan to establish a Leadership PAC that will help facilitate conversations with citizens across America to discuss the most critical challenges facing our exceptional nation. The PAC’s purpose will be to support leaders, ideas and policies that will expand opportunity and prosperity for all Americans. In the coming months, I hope to visit with many of you and have a conversation about restoring the promise of America.”

Who is Jeb Bush fighting against?

According to the US Presidential Election News, Bush and Donald Trump exhibit differences in opinion on the immigration issue which indicates they could be the biggest threat to each other. However, it seems that Ohio Governor John Kasch would be the biggest rival for Bush as far as shared ideology is concerned. Bush’s surname can also act as one of the reasons for donors and voters to opt for Kasch as he is not associated with any controversial national legacy.

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