A decent number of rank and file Republicans actually like the Bush family. And some percentage of that is a reaction because W has been demonized by the MSM for a decade.
I realize the Bush’s are poison on FR, but finding a moderate level of Jeb Bush support doesn’t surprise me at all. With his big budget, he’ll be a factor for a long time in the race.
Of all of the people running for the GOP nomination Shrillery is hoping and praying... PLEASE LUCIFER LET IT BE JEB!
But Jeb & "W" do not have their father's level of intelligence; and have clearly allowed themselves to be used by those who mean to change America beyond recognition. As for Jeb's fund raising:
He does not have the forceful qualities to use the money effectively. The way that Donald Trump pushed Jeb "off stage," as it were, within mere hours, demonstrated the point. Jeb was rendered irrelevant by the Trump phenomenon. Even if Trump later stumbles, and drops out, the lesson will be retained. There are several running, who could certainly come on--regardless of what Donald Trump does;--but Jeb has been effectively neutered--and I do not mean that to be nasty.