We’ve seen some strange things in politics. We’ve cringed when various politicians made bizangingly-wacky statements. But I cannot think of anything more awkward or, truly — pathetic — than what occurs below with Jeb Bush.
This is what you get, however, when a Perfect Storm of factors comes into confluence, mixed liberally (sorry) with high expectations on one side and low results, the direct product of said Perfect Storm.
Jeb Bush it was assumed, when this melee started in earnest last year, was going to be The One for the Republican Party. He was “it” by dint of his name and the fact that a number of people and fiscal backers proclaimed him so. Establishment all the way, if you will. Bush, however, resoundingly pissed me off with his “act of love” comments regarding illegal immigrants.
In general I am done with dynasties, both Clinton and Bush.
Following Monday’s Iowa caucuses, Jeb isn’t doing well. Iowa’s results were:
Ted Cruz beat Donald Trump, 28% to 24%.
Marco Rubio: 23%.
Ben Carson 9%.
Rand Paul 5%.
Jeb Bush 3%.
John Kasich 2%.
Carly Fiorina 2%.
Mike Huckabee 2%
Chris Christie 2%.
Post-results, Mike Huckabee pulled out of the campaign. Rand Paul and Rick Santorum then exited the road march Wednesday.
(Thanks for CLA for the graphic.)
That leaves a much smoother line-up which will be more manageable on many levels and allow consolidation and greater focus.
Here comes Saturday.
We’ll see who’s left standing.
BZ
P.S.
Jeb Bush says he hates to be compared to his brother or his father, then most recently trots out George W and, Thursday, his mother. Jeb is hurting and he won’t be here for much longer. I couldn’t be happier. Okay; well, I could be happier.
Still need to thin the herd a bit more… sigh
In the next two weeks I wager you’ll see Carson exit. Perhaps even Bush. Christie may hang a bit longer, maybe Kasich. Kasich is obviously going to hang on for Ohio.
BZ