2010 Elections
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008 2:50 PM UTC
Don’t count the Bushes out yet
The outgoing president's brother Jeb says he's considering a run for Mel Martinez's Senate seat.
Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida — and the president’s brother — may be returning to politics.
Bush is eyeing a run to replace Florida Republican Sen. Mel Martinez, who announced on Tuesday that he will not seek reelection. In an e-mail sent Tuesday night, Bush told Politico, “I am considering it.”
Obviously, the Bush name is a liability in national politics these days. But the same isn’t as true in Florida, where Jeb Bush remains popular, even if his brother isn’t.
Alex Koppelman is a staff writer for Salon. More Alex Koppelman.
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