As Dynasty’s Son, Jeb Bush Used His Connections Freely

[RandySF]

The stream of requests to the White House from Jeb Bush, a young but well-connected Republican leader in South Florida, ranged from the weighty and urgent to the parochial and mundane.

In 1985, he sent an emotional letter pressing his father, Vice President George Bush, to investigate the detention of Cuban children in Texas, asking, “Shouldn’t there be some compassion?” (The vice president’s reply: “Heartbreaking.”)

In 1989, after his father became president, Mr. Bush offered his recommendation for the next Supreme Court opening. (“Your suggestion will be given thoughtful consideration,” a senior aide responded.)

In 1990, Mr. Bush lobbied the White House to meet with executives of the telecommunications giant Motorola — fostering a relationship that would later aid his own political ambitions. (The chief of staff did meet with Motorola, as did President Bush.)

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[cwydro]

1. Read the article this morning.

Interesting.

[Brother Buzz]

2. Jeb also has Mommy's famous mailing list and it's paying dividends

The same mailing list Rove updated, exploited and expanded. Jeb has a very, very powerful political machine at his disposal, and very competent lieutenants well versed in the operation and maintenance of said machine.

So if Jeb, the new Flubya, finishes Beta testing his machine and stops making mistakes, he is going to be a formidable force to reckon with.

[grasswire]

3. is this a limited hangout?

Appears to be so.