I congratulate Donald Trump on securing his place as the Republican party’s presumptive nominee. There is no doubt that he successfully tapped into the deep sense of anger and frustration so many Americans around the country rightfully feel today.
The tremendous anger of the current U.S. electorate – whether Republican, Democrat or independent – is a result of people fearful about the future, concerned with the direction of our country and tremendously frustrated by the abject failure and inability of leaders in Washington, D.C. to make anything better.
American voters have made it clear that Washington is broken, but I’m not optimistic that either of the leading candidates for president will put us on a better course.
The American presidency is an office that goes beyond just politics. It requires of its occupant great fortitude and humility and the temperament and strong character to deal with the unexpected challenges that will inevitably impact our nation in the next four years.
Donald Trump has not demonstrated that temperament or strength of character. He has not displayed a respect for the Constitution. And, he is not a consistent conservative. These are all reasons why I cannot support his candidacy.
Hillary Clinton has proven to be an untrustworthy liberal politician who, if elected, would present a third term of the disastrous foreign and economic policy agenda of Barack Obama.
In November, I will not vote for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, but I will support principled conservatives at the state and federal levels, just as I have done my entire life. For Republicans, there is no greater priority than ensuring we keep control of both chambers of Congress. I look forward to working hard for great conservatives in the Senate and House in the coming months.
Former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., son of former President George H.W. Bush and brother of former President George W. Bush, was one of the 16 candidates for the Republican presidential nomination who dropped out of the race.
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What happened to the
Sour grapes... Voters have
Mark is right, Jeb ran this
Why even say it? Jeb wanted
What a low energy column.
What a low energy column.
Trump says about being
When you abdicate the middle
VERY well said & I could not
I don't like either Trump or
Abject incompetence and
Really? Democratic
Who am I going to vote for
For those of you who claim to
And the problem with this is?
OH JEB,... Get in line behind
Trump is totally unfit to be
@Jack, perhaps you'll support
I am so glad Jeb Bush decided
Unfortunately, most
So says the head 'chump'! GO
Jeb - you said the people are
The Trump zombies are dancing
Thank you "John Duh"....(Too
I guess you must know a lot!
After pissing away a quick,
Ah "Trapper",...You are fast
BOTH of you are truly Masters
Jeb is a class act and was an
Even if she will be indicted
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