Bush Uses `Wacky' Stump Strategy [MSNBC: Jeb emphasizes his leadership in an often 'bizarre' FL]

MSNBC ^ | Aug. 17, 2002 | David Wasson

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Bush Uses `Wacky' Stump Strategy

By DAVID WASSON , dwasson@tampatrib.com

Aug 17, 2002 -

PALATKA - Departing from his campaign script Friday, Gov. Jeb Bush said Florida's penchant for the bizarre and unexpected requires leadership based on principle rather than politics.

``As wacky as Florida can be, leadership is important,'' Bush told supporters in this northeast Florida mill town after trumpeting his administration's record on education, crime reduction and economic development.

``It's about core principles. And I promise I will stand on what's right.''

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Turning Florida's anything- can-happen notoriety into a campaign issue has begun appearing in Bush's stump speeches with increasing frequency.

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``If you read the headlines, you might say, `My goodness,' '' Bush told more than 600 supporters in Starke, where he picked up endorsements from two Democratic sheriffs. ``We have some of the best and more of the strangest and more of the sad things than most places do.

``I've learned in the past four years that being governor isn't just about five-point plans,'' Bush said later. ``It's about core principles, ... and should I be re-elected, I promise you my compass will always point north.''

Those principles, Bush said, include a steadfast faith in God and a willingness to make unpopular decisions without consulting the latest public opinion poll.

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Reporter David Wasson can be reached at (850) 222-8382.

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Gov Bush greets supporters at a camapign stop in Palatka, FL.


Gov Bush addressing voters at the San Mateo Restaurant, Palatka, FL.


Gov Bush at a campaign rally in Bradford County, FL.


Enthisiastic FL voters greet Gov Bush.

Jeb in Green Cove Springs, FL.


Jeb with Green Cove's city manager.

Gov Bush's young supporters welcome the FL gov.

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I really like this campaign strategy by Gov. Bush. I think he will connect with even more voters if he keeps using it.

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For index.

[Afronaut]

Not for nothing... But would you name your kid JEB?

hope he wins...

[gitmo]

Has Jeb ever expressed interest in a presidential bid?

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"JEB" = John Ellis Bush. However, "JEB" is actually a very respected first name in the South, because some military hero who's entire story escapes me at the moment, was in fact named: JEB.

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Re your post #4 - A lot of people here on FR have certainly expressed sincere interest in Gov Bush running for president, I can tell you that! :)

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FYI, and check out all the new photos below the article excerpt! :)

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What do you think of this strategy?

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a camapign stop in Palatka, FL.= a campaign....

[J. L. Chamberlain]

That would be Confederate Major General James Ewell Brown Stuart or J.E.B.

http://www.jebstuart.org/

J

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For index.

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I have to look up in this book I read to see if this is the same person I was thinking about; the military hero I read about was, I think, actually named "JEB." But, you may be correct -- the person you mentioned may be the one I also read about. And, in any event, I thank you for the very informative link here! :)

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who's = whose

[J. L. Chamberlain]

Most people do refer to General Stuart as Jeb. Not just as if they were using his initials.

J

[Dog Gone]

What do you think of this strategy?

I think it is a completely honest assessment of Florida, and true to Bush's core beliefs. I also like the fact that he's running hard against his opponents, even though the Democrat primary hasn't even been held yet. (When is that, by the way?)

He is running a brilliant campaign, and he's going to be re-elected by a huge margin.

[crystalk]

That was Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, one of the South's top five or ten (un)-Civil War heroes.

[Hitlerys uterus]

Civil war???? Oh! You mean the War of Northern Agression! Ya had me wonderin for a minute.

[Truth Addict]

What do you think of this strategy?

Well, you didn't ask me...sniff..., but I'll answer anyway. ;-)

I think it plays well in north, and possibly, central Florida, but I don't think we will hear much of it when he campaigns in south Florida, since that is where most of the "wackiness" is. It's a good strategy in those areas where it plays well, and I'm glad to see it.

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Well, you didn't ask me...sniff..., but I'll answer anyway. ;-)

LOL...your name was included, but in invisible ink! :)

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Like I said, that may be the guy. But, I still think there is another military hero whose birthname was Jeb. I'll have to get back to you. Thanks again for that link - very interesting.