Jeb Bush confronted like never before by worried supporters

[brooklynite]

Source: Washington Post

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — He's stuck in the polls and just lost a major endorsement. And now voters are in open panic about the fate of Jeb Bush.

The Republican presidential candidate was barraged by conflicting advice from supporters increasingly distressed by the rise of GOP front-runner Donald Trump and that the former Florida governor's campaign has stalled.

One guy urged him to talk more about his compassion. Another told him to take Trump's attacks on the chin and stay substantive. A third man urged him to work harder to spread the word nationally.

Never before had Bush faced supporters so annoyed and worried about his fate. They quickly turned a campaign rally on a country club gazebo here into an open campaign strategy session — with dozens of reporters watching.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/02/17/jeb-bush-confronted-like-never-before-by-worried-supporters/

[metroins]

1. Jeb is not the worst

Look, I want Hillary to win, then Bernie.

But if I had to choose a GOPer to possibly win, between Trump, Rubio and Jeb, I'd probably choose Jeb.

I don't want to see him drop out.

I don't want him running through country, but vs Trump or Rubio...I'd choose Jeb.

So I think he should shake things up.

[rockfordfile]

9. I really don't care

All of the republicans are horrible.

[metroins]

10. I like contingency plans nt.

[Blasphemer]

27. Cruz is the worst but Jeb is second to worst

The Bushes have too much money and power behind them. Jeb would finish was GWB started. If I HAD to choose a GOPer, I'd pick Trump. First of all, he's not really a Republican, especially on social issues. Secondly, he would NEVER win a second term and we'd likely run someone not very divisive in 2020. Third, he'd help us get Congress back. Fourth, none of his ridiculous rhetoric could be backed up by any actual legislation. Fifth, he actually WANTS to be liked so he'd probably (shamelessly and unapologetically!) backpedal on a lot of the crap he's been saying. The worst things would be our world standing would suffer and his tax plan is as bad as the rest of them. And, on the latter, we'd be equally screwed by them all anyway. All in all, Trump is probably the least troublesome despite all the hateful stuff he's spewing.

[metroins]

28. Maybe....until

You see how Trump speaks to other countries.

Your plan sounds rational, but we'd all have to live for 4 years without being nuked or WW3.

Trump literally could get us there, with no exaggeration.

[bigwillq]

31. Jeb may not be the worst but no more Bush, please.

Same for Clinton.

[leveymg]

2. Thank G-d the country club set still has Hillary. That hedge may still pay off. nt

On second thought, maybe it won't. Better order up another set of Goldman handcuffs.

[roamer65]

3. Hopefully he gets trounced so bad in SC he drops out.

He shouldn't have even considered running. His idiot brother is too fresh in everyone's memory.

[Fuddnik]

16. He could land a spot as the Opioid Induced Constipation Man on TV.

He's got something plugged up his ass.

[forest444]

4. Dear donors: Sorry guys, no refunds.

But if y'all get Jeb(!) elected, he'll cut you in on the next war.

[dhill926]

5. his implosion has been a wonder to behold...

but I still can't count him out until it's truly over. Just don't trust the Bush's...evil, well funded and well connected....

[Spitfire of ATJ]

6. The title sounds like he cried on their shoulder.

[brooklynite]

7. Apparently, he got snippy...

When Bush began speaking to a crowd of 150 people at a country club here, the microphone on his lapel didn’t work. “I can’t do anything about it,” he snapped at someone in the crowd who said they couldn’t hear him. “I’ve got to keep on talking.”

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/jeb-bush-campaign-frustration-219395

[Spitfire of ATJ]

11. To think the media was actually looking forward to a Bush vs Clinton race....

Only they wanted a Bush to beat a Clinton since a Clinton beat a Bush the last time.

You know,....to be fair,...like the Presidency is the political Oscar awards.

[Fuddnik]

17. But the only Bushes and Clintons left were losers.

[Yupster]

8. All that advice is fine, but

the people just don't want another Bush.

[Gregorian]

12. I'm stuck on Jeb.

Wandering in the Jeb wilderness.

[Solly Mack]

13. It just gets better and better.

I am thrilled he is doing so badly.

[saltpoint]

15. I am too. It's kind of a paradox --

he's so dull it's thrilling.

And he's dropping gazillions of dollars on what appears to be one of the most disastrous political campaigns ever.

I'm guessing Jeb's people contacted Governor Haley seeking her endorsement. Looks like she said no.

Poor Jeb.

[Solly Mack]

22. Has to be a blow to the entire family.

That's a plus in my book.

[hibbing]

14. Anyone who thinks things are better than before President Obama is living in an alternative universe

He said that in a debate. The stupid picture on Twitter of a gun labeled America. Him asking for applause after he said something stupid at a small speaking event. Him getting the mic taken from him at another small event. The list goes on and on. My brother kept us safe! The crowd gasped in horror as Trump had the gall to make the outrageous claim that the plane attacks on NYC happened while his brother was president. The list goes on and on. His whole patrician clan just knows they are all so superior to Trump and all the others has to drive them insane.


Peace

[Bad Dog]

20. His stupid gun twitter picture has provoked quite a storm.

The US Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush is pro-gun rights and behind in the polls, so when he purchased his first firearm, he had probably hoped to receive support on social media.

The former Florida governor's new handgun, inscribed with his name on the slide, has been re-tweeted more than 19,000 times and met with widespread mockery around the world.

Bush tweeted a picture of his gun alongside the word "America", seeking to burnish his pro-gun credentials and patriotism as his campaign moves into the conservative state of South Carolina.

But if the USA is defined by its relationship to firearms, Twitter provided the answer for how best to represent other countries across the world.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2016-35594007

[davidpdx]

18. Bush is toast

If he can't place (1st/2nd/3rd) in either Nevada or SC come Super Tuesday he's going to get flattened and drop out.

[JI7]

19. the problem is not Trump, it's Jeb Bush himself

he just has no appeal and comes off awkward.

[CJCRANE]

21. Jeb's support in most places is at about 1%. That seems appropriate. The 1% is his demographic.

[HughBeaumont]

23. Jeb! is politically tone deaf and the brother of the worst president in the modern era.

He has all the charisma of a turnip and his delivery has all the grace of a full drum kit falling down several flights of stairs.

Just last year, he told seniors he plans on cutting their earned benefits. Who's running this circus?

America is finally, at long last sick of the Bush family. It's about damned time.

[Corgigal]

24. Aaaaah, he was in my hometown.

Drats, I should have stopped by with my own advice. Do you believe in karma? Are you proud of yourself for allowing your brother to steal the election in Florida?

I know my DUers would sending me get well cards while I recover from my injuries.

[Odin2005]

25. JEB! is finished!

[Jarqui]

26. "Never before had Bush faced supporters so annoyed and worried about his fate."

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres16/candidate.php?id=N00037006

Give a guy $150 million and he's at the bottom of the polls with 4%?

CV Starr & Co gave Bush $10,000,000
http://www.opensecrets.org/outsidespending/contrib.php?cmte=C00571372&cycle=2016
a lot of big losers on that list

[Javaman]

29. a forth supporter told jeb to get a brain transplant.

LOL

[houston16revival]

30. What's the matter?

Free speech is only free when the money puts you on top?

Funny how that's not working out for donors.

[KamaAina]

32. Both of them?