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Could George P. Bush unseat Rick Perry in 2014?
Death and Taxes ^ | November 27, 2012 | Brian Adams

Posted on 12/01/2012 6:34:11 PM PST by MinorityRepublican

It hasn’t been a month since Texas lawyer George P. Bush filed to run for state public office, but there’s already speculation that, come 2014, the Dubya kinfolk might run against Rick Perry for governor. And he might have a fair shot.

Then again, who wouldn’t?

Perry, gaffe champ, embarrassed his deep red state during the 2011-12 Republican presidential primaries. At one point this year, his job approval rating in the Lone Star State dropped to an all-time low at 40 percent — three percent lower at the time than President Obama’s among Texans. Worse yet, the very same poll showed that 56 percent of registered voters thought Perry shouldn’t even bother running in the 2014 gubernatorial race. But he is running, and, since Perry has made his way safely out of the limelight, the governor’s approval ratings have bumped back up to the mid-50s. For now.

There are already plenty of Texas Republicans gunning for the gubernatorial seat in 2014, and that should be frightening enough for an incumbent who has already been shamed on the national stage (not to mention was nicknamed ”Crotch” in his Texas congress days). But, hey, why not throw the nephew of President George P. Bush in the mix? Former Florida governor Jeb Bush wrote in a fundraising letter earlier this month that he “hope[s] you will write a personal check” for his boy who “is considering [running] for Land Commissioner.” But, sources say, George P. has told at least one Texas state senator that he has his eyes on the prize: governor of Texas.

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TOPICS: US: Texas
KEYWORDS: georgepbush; rinodynasty
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1 posted on 12/01/2012 6:34:15 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Stay out of da Bushes!!


2 posted on 12/01/2012 6:36:41 PM PST by Perdogg (Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA4) for President 2016)
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To: Perdogg

Great, some one else, who has done nothing but be born, feels entitled.


3 posted on 12/01/2012 6:40:02 PM PST by Kakaze (I want The Republic back !)
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To: Perdogg

To replace Perry as Governor is probably not a bad idea. Stay out of da bushes refers to President at least that is my understanding. I don’t think Perry has been been very conservative. George P might even be more so than Mr. Illegal Tuition guy.


4 posted on 12/01/2012 6:40:56 PM PST by napscoordinator (GOP Candidate 2020 - "Bloomberg 2020 - We vote for whatever crap the GOP puts in front of us.")
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To: Perdogg

I sure hope there are others in the primary.

Perry vs Bush

ugh


5 posted on 12/01/2012 6:42:46 PM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: MinorityRepublican
I'll have to see how the primary candidates actually show up. If there isn't a reasonable conservative on the GOP side, I'll vote for Kinky again. He's got the fact that dogs like him on his side. Not to mention, not a chance is hades of winning.

It's a little early for 2014 politics.

/johnny

6 posted on 12/01/2012 6:44:00 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Another Bush in TX? This Texan says “No Thanks”!


7 posted on 12/01/2012 6:45:20 PM PST by Jane Long (Philippians 2:11)
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To: napscoordinator

This 7th generation Texan likes Governor Goodhair.

Have you ever even been in our state?


8 posted on 12/01/2012 6:45:55 PM PST by basil (Second Amendment Sisters.org)
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To: GeronL
It would be really nice to be surpised with a conservative.

/johnny

9 posted on 12/01/2012 6:45:55 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Perry should have endorsed Cruz.


10 posted on 12/01/2012 6:46:21 PM PST by ansel12 (The only Senate seat GOP pick up was the Palin endorsed Deb Fischer's successful run in Nebraska)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Perhaps I should run? I’ll be back in Texas in April.


11 posted on 12/01/2012 6:46:38 PM PST by rfreedom4u (I have a copy of the Constitution! And I'm not afraid to use it!)
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To: napscoordinator
Texas has been a very well run state, hasn't it? Wouldn't other states be thrilled to be as successful as TX? TX has been an economic power house.

I like Perry's desire to create a system where it's possible to get a four year college degree without going into heavy debt.

12 posted on 12/01/2012 6:46:43 PM PST by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: napscoordinator
George P might even be more so than Mr. Illegal Tuition guy.

Like his dad, George P. is in favor of amnesty.

You really think he might be "more conservative"?

13 posted on 12/01/2012 6:48:42 PM PST by okie01 (THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA; Ignorance on parade.)
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To: Conservativegreatgrandma; basil
Texas is well run because the Governor is very weak. He can't even pardon criminals without permission.

Also because we don't let the legislators linger. Get in and get out. There will be another session in a couple of years.

Texas will be better run if we can get rid of Dewhurst and Straus.

/johnny

14 posted on 12/01/2012 6:50:22 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Elect him to find out whats in him?


15 posted on 12/01/2012 6:51:06 PM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Is TX trending Dim because of Mexicans?


16 posted on 12/01/2012 6:53:30 PM PST by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: basil
This 7th generation Texan

You only say that because your family never had to go on the lam, and have a clear record back. ;)

I can say 4 generations for sure... before that? There are stories, but trouble seems to dog our heels. Records get lost. Courthouses burn down...

/johnny

17 posted on 12/01/2012 6:53:55 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: GeronL
We elected Cruz. So far, so good.

/johnny

18 posted on 12/01/2012 6:56:19 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

So why is TX well run if you want to get rid of Perry, Dewhurst and Straus? Is it because you get the legislature out of Austin?


19 posted on 12/01/2012 6:56:19 PM PST by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: MinorityRepublican

No more Bushes. Enough. Finito


20 posted on 12/01/2012 6:57:07 PM PST by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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