Dick Cheney backs Jeb Bush for president

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Source: Politico

Dick Cheney backs Jeb Bush for president
TAGS: Dick Cheney, Jeb Bush
By ANDY BARR | 5/12/09 5:22 PM EDT


Former Vice President Dick Cheney said on Tuesday he would back former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush if he decided to run for president.

“I like Jeb. I think he's a good man. I'd like to see him continue to stay involved politically,” Cheney said during an interview with Fox News’ Neil Cavuto. “I'd probably support him for president.”

Cheney insisted that he’s “not in the business of endorsing anybody at this point,” but said that he’s “a big fan of Jeb's.”

As for Jeb’s older brother, George W. Bush, Cheney said that he has not spoken to the former president in recent weeks

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