Posted on 12/25/2014 12:21:35 PM PST by Steelfish
Jeb Bush, Eyeing Presidency, Quits Firm That's Profited From Obamacare
By JOSEPH TANFANI As Jeb Bush weighs running for president, he has begun to unwind some of his financial affairs Jeb Bush quits Tenet Healthcare Corp., which profited from Obamacare, to focus on his political future When Jeb Bush completed two terms as governor of Florida in 2007, he reported his net worth was $1.3 million, about $700,000 less than when he took office.
Today, nearly eight years later, he is a wealthy man. He has plunged into business and entrepreneurial ventures involving consulting, the paid lecture circuit and energy development. He has developed real estate, advised international investment banks and joined high-paying corporate boards.
But as he considers a run for president in 2016, Bush has begun to unwind some of his financial affairs, apparently to avoid the kind of criticism that hobbled fellow Republican Mitt Romney’s unsuccessful bid for the White House in 2012.
Jeb Bush shakes up GOP race for president, could face divisive fight Jeb Bush shakes up GOP race for president, could face divisive fight Bush is quitting Tenet Healthcare Corp., a company that has profited from Obamacare, and is ending a consulting contract with Barclays Bank to focus on his political future. Aides say he also has stopped giving highly-paid speeches to focus on traveling America, meeting with potential donors and testing what a friend calls a “visionary” brand of campaigning.
But Bush’s business record, enmeshed in international finance and some troubled former ventures in South Florida, could end up complicating his return to politics and his hopes to follow his father, George H.W. Bush, and his older brother, George W. Bush, into the Oval Office.
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In fact, he is the white, fat Obama. As a good little totalitarian, he will say and do whatever he is told by his masters in the ranks of the elite. I'm feel quite confident that he has never had an original thought in his pampered, self-congratulatory life.
My family has been hurt financially and from reduced healthcare because of Obamacare, and anyone who has profited from it is greedy scum. I hope Jeb’s presidential aspirations die an embarrassing death.
It’s no wonder he has no compassion for people who have to compete against illegals for jobs. From his elite entitlement, Jeb sees the little people as lower than insects.
When a politician is on a corporate board of directors (and they lack relevant business experience) it is a dead giveaway that:
—The corporate managers are plotting to avoid serious Board of Director oversight
—The corporation is paying back old or future favors
—The politician is corrupt
We live in a cleptocracy.
“Public Service” opens the doors to wealth in today’s society. After greasing the skids, Jebbie had to “get paid.” Crony capitalism works well for the elites in DC and on Wall Street.
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Bob Hope said Washington DC was his favorite place to visit, because he liked to be close to his money.
Oh, he’s no phony apparently. The news has already reported Jebbie wants to avoid pandering to conservatives (to win the nomination). If so, I have to respect him for being honest. It’s also about the only thing I respect him for. The Bushes epitomize everything that’s wrong about the Republican Party. They are not exactly the same as Democrats, but they have their own brand of liberalism. Brand X (Democrat) or Brand Y (CoC owned RINO) both taste like crap. What’s interesting is that Bush Brand Y actually considers tasting like crap a winning strategy!
He could have stopped it, he chose not to. Big difference.
Hey Jeb! This is not a monarchy! Ok? So go AWAY!
Same tired crap from msm.
R won’t nominate another bush... even tho the left wants him.
A Cruz, Walker, or Haley or a combination thereof will take it to the house.
Actually, I think any two of them wins in Nov 2016. I wonder which it will be....
of course i am full of Christmas cheer right now...
I LOVE TED CRUZ! I got to meet him in person when he was here in Lake Jackson Texas and might I add his beautiful wife would make a grand First Lady! SHe was here too.
Go away Jebbie. You liberal Booshies have done enough damage to the US.
Jeb Bush, Eyeing Presidency, Quits Firm That’s Profited From Obamacare
Well, I should say, thats better... never happened..
He WASN’T part of the problem!...
Absolutely amazing how stupid “they” think “we” are..
Unfortunately; they are correct in many cases.. DUH!..
I will never vote for Jeb
One degree of separation from Obama. Sharing the same bed.
If I like your healthcare dollars, I’m going to take and keep your healthcare dollars.
NO MORE BUSHES. EVER.
OMG! I cant believe this guys actually going to run!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
He will get the nomination for sure because most who dont know shit will vote for the only name that sounds familiar !!!
Then he will lose in a landslide against Hillary, because his presence on his completely negate her biggest negatives (a return to the past, and the dynastic issue)
Bush's biggest problem is that it has never been so crystal clear WHO these people are and who the truly represent.
It is also Cruz's biggest advantage.
Please: no more RINO’s!
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