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== Political career ==

== Political career ==

[[File:JebBush02.jpg‎|thumb|200px|Jeb Bush earlier in his career.]]

[[File:JebBush02.jpg‎|thumb|200px|Jeb Bush earlier in his career.]]

Bush became Secretary of Commerce under Governor [[Bob Martinez]] in 1987 and was the [[Republican]] nominee for governor in 1994, losing to incumbent Lawton Chiles. In 1998 he ran again and won, becoming governor of Florida at the same time his brother George W. was governor of Texas. He was re-elected in 2002, defeating [[Democrat]] William McBride (who had upset former [[Attorney General]] [[Janet Reno]] in the Democratic primary election). Bush could not run for re-election to a third term in 2006, because of term limits; another Republican, [[Charlie Crist]], was elected to succeed him. After eight years, Jeb Bush left office as one of the most popular and prominent governors in state history. While speculation and public support for a 2016 Presidential run still exists, it was significantly dampened when [[Barbara Bush]] stated in an April 2013 interview<ref>[http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/51667537#51667537 Barbara Bush: 'We've had enough Bushes' in White House], [[NBC News]]</ref> that she felt "We've had enough Bushes" and continuing "He's the most qualified, but I don't think he'll run."<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/weve-had-enough-bushes-barbara-bush-urges-jeb-bush-not-to-run-in-2016-video-94733/ 'We've Had Enough Bushes': Barbara Bush Urges Jeb Bush Not to Run in 2016 (VIDEO)], [[The Christian Post]]</ref>

Bush became Secretary of Commerce under Governor [[Bob Martinez]] in 1987 and was the [[Republican]] nominee for governor in 1994, losing to incumbent Lawton Chiles. In 1998 he ran again and won, becoming governor of Florida at the same time his brother George W. was governor of Texas. He was re-elected in 2002, defeating [[Democrat]] William McBride (who had upset former [[Attorney General]] [[Janet Reno]] in the Democratic primary election). Bush could not run for re-election to a third term in 2006, because of term limits; another Republican, [[Charlie Crist]], was elected to succeed him. After eight years, Jeb Bush left office as one of the most popular and prominent governors in state history. While speculation and public support for a 2016 Presidential run still exists, it was significantly dampened when [[Barbara Bush]] stated in an April 2013 interview<ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/51667537#51667537 Barbara Bush: 'We've had enough Bushes' in White House], [[NBC News]]</ref> that she felt "We've had enough Bushes" and continuing "He's the most qualified, but I don't think he'll run."<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/weve-had-enough-bushes-barbara-bush-urges-jeb-bush-not-to-run-in-2016-video-94733/ 'We've Had Enough Bushes': Barbara Bush Urges Jeb Bush Not to Run in 2016 (VIDEO)], [[The Christian Post]]</ref>

==2016 Presidential Campaign==

==2016 Presidential Campaign==

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>[https://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 received endorsements from elected [[Republican]] officials.  The attorney general and lieutenant governor of [[Georgia]] endorsed Jeb Bush in early August.<ref>https://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>

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>https://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>

Bush joined the board of directors of Tenet Healthcare, the biggest publicly-traded hospital company in the United States, in April 2007.<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/economy/2007-05-10-3254091799_x.htm Jeb Bush joins Tenet Healthcare's board], [[USA Today]], May 10, 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/BREAKINGNEWS/70412027/1086 Florida Today]</ref>

Bush joined the board of directors of Tenet Healthcare, the biggest publicly-traded hospital company in the United States, in April 2007.<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/economy/2007-05-10-3254091799_x.htm Jeb Bush joins Tenet Healthcare's board], [[USA Today]], May 10, 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/BREAKINGNEWS/70412027/1086 Florida Today]</ref>

After losing the 2016 GOP primary, Bush continued to criticize President Trump's policies.<ref>Lee, Tony (June 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/12/jeb-bush-blasts-trump-border-wall-america-first/ Jeb Bush Blasts Trump Border Wall Plan, ‘America First’ Doctrine]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref> He also took cheap shots at Trump, such as by saying that after losing the Republican primary in South Carolina he returned home to kids who "actually love me."<ref>Nolte, John (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/29/jeb-bush-attacks-trump-family-kids-actually-love-trump-sons-respond/ Jeb Bush Blasts Trump Family: My Kids ‘Actually Love Me’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Pappas, Alex (March 29, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/29/donald-trump-jr-unloads-on-jeb-bush-for-quip-about-having-kids-who-actually-love-me.html Donald Trump Jr. unloads on Jeb Bush for quip about having kids who 'actually love me']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Chasmar, Jessica (March 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/29/trump-kids-slam-jeb-bush-after-joke-his-children-a/ Trump kids slam Jeb Bush after joke that his children ‘actually love’ him]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref>

After losing the 2016 GOP primary, Bush continued to criticize President Trump's policies.<ref>Lee, Tony (June 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/12/jeb-bush-blasts-trump-border-wall-america-first/ Jeb Bush Blasts Trump Border Wall Plan, ‘America First’ Doctrine]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref> He also took cheap shots at Trump, such as by saying that after losing the Republican primary in South Carolina he returned home to kids who "actually love me."<ref>Nolte, John (March 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/29/jeb-bush-attacks-trump-family-kids-actually-love-trump-sons-respond/ Jeb Bush Blasts Trump Family: My Kids ‘Actually Love Me’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Pappas, Alex (March 29, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/29/donald-trump-jr-unloads-on-jeb-bush-for-quip-about-having-kids-who-actually-love-me.html Donald Trump Jr. unloads on Jeb Bush for quip about having kids who 'actually love me']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Chasmar, Jessica (March 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/29/trump-kids-slam-jeb-bush-after-joke-his-children-a/ Trump kids slam Jeb Bush after joke that his children ‘actually love’ him]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref>

== Personal life ==

== Personal life ==