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On December 16, 2014, Bush announced the formation of The Right to Rise PAC, a Super PAC intended to serve as an exploratory committee and fundraising mechanism for a potential candidacy. Bush used the maximum "one day less than six months" exploratory period to raise money without limits while being permitted to coordinate with his Super PAC.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/jeb-bush-exploits-huge-loophole-campaign-money-rule|title=Jeb Bush exploits major loophole in campaign finance rule|work=MSNBC|date=May 2, 2015|accessdate=Feb. 24, 2016}}</ref> On June 15, 2015, Bush announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the [[2016 presidential election]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/06/15/after-long-wind-up-bush-set-to-enter-2016-white-house-race/?intcmp=latestnews Jeb Bush enters 2016 White House race, ending the long wait], [[Fox News]]</ref>  Bush enjoyed an early fundraising advantage, which may have discouraged other potential candidates including [[Mitt Romney]] from seeking the Republican nomination.

On December 16, 2014, Bush announced the formation of The Right to Rise PAC, a Super PAC intended to serve as an exploratory committee and fundraising mechanism for a potential candidacy. Bush used the maximum "one day less than six months" exploratory period to raise money without limits while being permitted to coordinate with his Super PAC.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/jeb-bush-exploits-huge-loophole-campaign-money-rule|title=Jeb Bush exploits major loophole in campaign finance rule|work=MSNBC|date=May 2, 2015|accessdate=Feb. 24, 2016}}</ref> On June 15, 2015, Bush announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the [[2016 presidential election]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/06/15/after-long-wind-up-bush-set-to-enter-2016-white-house-race/?intcmp=latestnews Jeb Bush enters 2016 White House race, ending the long wait], [[Fox News]]</ref>  Bush enjoyed an early fundraising advantage, which may have discouraged other potential candidates including [[Mitt Romney]] from seeking the Republican nomination.

As the candidate favored by the [[Establishment]], Jeb Bush is receiving endorsements from elected [[Republican]] officials.  The attorney general and lieutenant governor of [[Georgia]] endorsed Jeb Bush in early August.<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-sweet-tea-primary-the-campaign-takes-an-early-southern-swing/2015/08/13/b8360688-4060-11e5-8d45-d815146f81fa_story.html</ref> Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is also a good friend of Jeb and may endorse him.

As the candidate favored by the [[Establishment]], Jeb Bush received endorsements from elected [[Republican]] officials.  The attorney general and lieutenant governor of [[Georgia]] endorsed Jeb Bush in early August.<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-sweet-tea-primary-the-campaign-takes-an-early-southern-swing/2015/08/13/b8360688-4060-11e5-8d45-d815146f81fa_story.html</ref>

At first, Jeb Bush tried to distance himself from his brother, former President George W. Bush.  However, as his poll numbers lagged, George W. Bush campaigned for his brother in the days prior to the South Carolina primary.  During the debates, [[Donald Trump]] attacked Jeb Bush based on his brother's failures.

At first, Jeb Bush tried to distance himself from his brother, former President George W. Bush.  However, as his poll numbers lagged, George W. Bush campaigned for his brother in the days prior to the South Carolina primary.  During the debates, [[Donald Trump]] attacked Jeb Bush based on his brother's failures.

Bush finished sixth in the Iowa Caucuses with 2.8% of the vote and 1 delegate.  He finished fourth in the New Hampshire Primary with 11.0% of the vote and 3 delegates.  Finally, Bush finished fourth in the South Carolina Primary with 7.8% of the vote.   

Bush finished sixth in the Iowa Caucuses with 2.8% of the vote and 1 delegate.  He finished fourth in the New Hampshire Primary with 11.0% of the vote and 3 delegates.  Finally, Bush finished fourth in the South Carolina Primary with 7.8% of the vote.   

On February 20, 2016, Bush withdrew from the Presidential race after losing the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/02/20/jeb-bush-republican-presidential-race/80033408/|title=Jeb Bush drops out of Republican presidential race|work=USA Today|date=February 20, 2016|accessdate=February 20, 2016}}</ref>

On February 20, 2016, Bush withdrew from the Presidential race after losing the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/02/20/jeb-bush-republican-presidential-race/80033408/|title=Jeb Bush drops out of Republican presidential race|work=USA Today|date=February 20, 2016|accessdate=February 20, 2016}}</ref> This was despite the fact he spent $130 million, much more than the other Republican candidates including Trump, showing that liberal fears about ''[[Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission|Citizens United v. FEC]]'' are wrong.<ref>Sarlin, Benjy (February 23, 2016). [http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/campaign-finance-activists-try-explain-jeb-bushs-130-million-fail Campaign finance activists try to explain Jeb Bush’s $130 million fail]. ''MSNBC''. Retrieved October 30, 2016.</ref>

== Post-political career ==

== Post-political career ==