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In reply to the discussion: George W. Bush To Skip Republican Convention In Tampa [View all]2pooped2pop
(5,420 posts)33. The collective "Whew" of the republicans
was mistaken for a wind storm and sent thousands ducking for cover.
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I wonder if Bush was "advised" not to come to the convention to avoid embarrassing the party.
bulloney
Jul 2012
#3
"Republicans will not host their party’s last elected president at their national convention"
KamaAina
Jul 2012
#9
However, I wonder why it's been speculated that Jeb Bush might be a stronger candidate.
alp227
Jul 2012
#29
Actually ole Jeb has the huge skeleton of the florida elections sitting in his closet
cstanleytech
Jul 2012
#36
He never did support his party, in word or action. He/his buddies think its a debutante ball anyway.
MichiganVote
Jul 2012
#25
I wonder what the radioactive half-life is on the Bush name after Jr got through with it. nt
cstanleytech
Jul 2012
#34