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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JEB, helped rig George's
Something tells me what you
Nobody cares!!! We expect
While I have no admiration
I think most of these
Yes, you should Bob!
JEB didn't just "drop out"..
JEB didn't just "drop out"..
Jeb just proved that his
Heck, he has NO HONOR! Glad
Dear mindless zombies, "there
@Florida GUrl,
Dear Florida Gurl, who cannot
I support your decision. DT
And it is people like you and
"People like you"... Say no
Oh Sue, 'your' candidate isn
So basically, your word is no
I was an ardent supporter of
The entire Bush family is
Jeb, you took a pledge to
Where is the "honor" of your
Where is the "honor" of your
Yes, Jeb. Where is the honor
Sadly, I'll admit that I
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