AMMONNEWS - Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has taken his most definitive step yet toward running for president, announcing plans to 'actively explore' a campaign and form a new political operation allowing him to raise money for like-minded Republicans.
In a holiday message posted on Bush's Facebook page and Twitter account, the son and brother of past Republican presidents said he discussed the 'future of our nation' and a potential bid for the White House with members of his family over the Thanksgiving holiday.
'As a result of these conversations and thoughtful consideration of the kind of strong leadership I think America needs, I have decided to actively explore the possibility of running for president of the United States,'' Bush wrote.
He added, 'In the coming months, I hope to visit with many of you and have a conversation about restoring the promise of America'.
Kristy Campbell, a spokeswoman for Bush, said he has not yet made a final decision on whether to seek the Republican Party's presidential nomination in 2016. She said that he will announce his decision next year 'after gauging support'' for a run.
Tuesday's statement is the latest and most definitive signal that Bush plans to try and become the third member of his family to serve as president.
His brother George W Bush was the 43rd president of the US - between 2001 and 2009, while their father, George HW Bush, was the 41st president of the US between 1989 and 1993.
*AP
AMMONNEWS - Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has taken his most definitive step yet toward running for president, announcing plans to 'actively explore' a campaign and form a new political operation allowing him to raise money for like-minded Republicans.
In a holiday message posted on Bush's Facebook page and Twitter account, the son and brother of past Republican presidents said he discussed the 'future of our nation' and a potential bid for the White House with members of his family over the Thanksgiving holiday.
'As a result of these conversations and thoughtful consideration of the kind of strong leadership I think America needs, I have decided to actively explore the possibility of running for president of the United States,'' Bush wrote.
He added, 'In the coming months, I hope to visit with many of you and have a conversation about restoring the promise of America'.
Kristy Campbell, a spokeswoman for Bush, said he has not yet made a final decision on whether to seek the Republican Party's presidential nomination in 2016. She said that he will announce his decision next year 'after gauging support'' for a run.
Tuesday's statement is the latest and most definitive signal that Bush plans to try and become the third member of his family to serve as president.
His brother George W Bush was the 43rd president of the US - between 2001 and 2009, while their father, George HW Bush, was the 41st president of the US between 1989 and 1993.
*AP
AMMONNEWS - Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has taken his most definitive step yet toward running for president, announcing plans to 'actively explore' a campaign and form a new political operation allowing him to raise money for like-minded Republicans.
In a holiday message posted on Bush's Facebook page and Twitter account, the son and brother of past Republican presidents said he discussed the 'future of our nation' and a potential bid for the White House with members of his family over the Thanksgiving holiday.
'As a result of these conversations and thoughtful consideration of the kind of strong leadership I think America needs, I have decided to actively explore the possibility of running for president of the United States,'' Bush wrote.
He added, 'In the coming months, I hope to visit with many of you and have a conversation about restoring the promise of America'.
Kristy Campbell, a spokeswoman for Bush, said he has not yet made a final decision on whether to seek the Republican Party's presidential nomination in 2016. She said that he will announce his decision next year 'after gauging support'' for a run.
Tuesday's statement is the latest and most definitive signal that Bush plans to try and become the third member of his family to serve as president.
His brother George W Bush was the 43rd president of the US - between 2001 and 2009, while their father, George HW Bush, was the 41st president of the US between 1989 and 1993.
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