Recently, in Florida, at a Republican event to honor George H. W. Bush’s son Jeb, who is just finishing up 2 terms as governor, H. W. wept & sobbed when he got to the part in his speech about Jeb losing his bid to become governor of FL in 1994. Jeb lost to Lawton Chiles by 51 to 49%. Had Jeb won in 94 & then gone on to win re-election in 98, he would have been in position to run for president in 2000.
Instead, George W., who ran for gov. of Texas in 94 & won, & then won re-election, was in position to run for president – he ran & won, & then he won re-election. Was H. W. so grief-stricken because W. - who has arguably had a bumpier life than the more cautious & well-spoken Jeb - has arguably made a shambles out of his presidency? Was H. W. reduced to a “basket case” because W.’s policies have now destroyed the Republican Party? Was he sobbing because Jeb will not have a chance to become president? Just why did this experienced public speaker almost have to be carried off the stage?
2006-12-15 09:38:57 · 9 answers · asked by Joe Conrad 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
This is such a useless question. All the Bush's and all the government higher ups are responsible for 9/11 amongst other things. We should be thinking about prosecution and caring what they think of anything. They are all criminals. And Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats are no better. The whole system needs an overhaul. The US needs a Revolution!
2006-12-15 09:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's amazing that anyone thinks there is some family "failure" in the Bush family. The fact is, a father and his son were BOTH two-term presidents, and the other son was a governor. That, my friends, is a textbook case of the "American Dream"! Whether or not you like any of them has absolutely no bearing on the success of that family. They will definitely go down in history, just not in the way a lot of people who don't like them wish they would.
2006-12-15 17:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HW is an emotional guy. He just loves his sons. And he is in his eighties, he doesn't get around as well as he used to, and needed a little help off the stage.
If Jeb Bush runs in 2008, that is who I will vote for.
2006-12-15 17:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Jeb could run next. You could vote for him.
2006-12-15 17:40:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
His family has produced two mediocre to awful presidents. He was probably crying at the awareness of what a flop they have been and how history will rate them so poorly.
2006-12-15 17:41:19 · answer #5 · answered by Isis 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Don't be absurd. There are WAY to mant bsurds in the world.
2006-12-15 19:22:44 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, if you want someone to become president, first off you don't name them "Jeb".
2006-12-15 17:42:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No he is proud of both of his sons and their accomplishments
2006-12-15 18:49:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jamey B you are insane. I am going to pray for you.................
2006-12-15 17:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by Mike C 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋