Many would
say the reason you should rally behind and vote for Jeb Bush in the 2016
presidential election, is simply for his prominent last name. Although that
name can have a lot weight in the political realm, I think individuals should
rally behind Jeb for any other reason than his last name. I am not going to say
that Jeb Bush is going to be the best choice when 2016 comes, but if you are
trying to find some positive points to vote for Jeb, here are a few.
1. Family
Jeb’s immediate family dynamic (so
excluding his father and brother) is one good reason to join in his support.
First off his wife has strong relations to the Hispanic population. Not many potential
candidates have such a close connection to another major community that could
aid not only in more votes, but also a better understanding of other cultures,
especially when in the role of President of the United States. Although almost
every political family has their fair share of scandals and problems, just as
Jeb’s has, compared to most though his family has had a lot less. Which shows
not only that he individually is dedicated to 2016, but so is his family.
2. Experience
Not many are able to say that they
governed one of the biggest swing states for two full terms and on top of that,
did it for the most part successfully. That alone shows how much experience and
hands on time he has gotten to build upon his skills as a potentially powerful
leader. During his time as governor, Jeb helped Florida add more than a million
jobs and also contributed to the economic growth in Florida, which obviously
played a part in the United States as a whole at the time. His experience, but
also the positive outcomes he had between 1998 and 2007 is just one small part
of what he would be capable of if he were successful in 2016.
3. Dedication
to Issues
One aspect that at times gets lost
during political campaigns and elections, is actually how one candidate views
each issue. I can admit a downfall to Jeb is that he hasn’t fully leaned to a
particular side regarding certain issues, such as immigration reform. Despite
that pitfall though, he has showed how dedicated he is to the issues even if
his plans are not perfect. Referring back to his time as governor, he attempted
various ideas to improve the education of Florida even though most ended in
failure. That motivation and hard work is what I believe and hope one wants to
rally behind in 2016.
When looking forward to next year
one has to keep in mind that no candidate is flawless. At this point Jeb Bush
has a fair chance at the Republican nomination, but as we have learned that can
easily change over night. Whether or not Jeb Bush will be your first choice in
2016 though, in my personal opinion he has an undeniable combination of a better understanding
of the role of President than most, a track record that speaks for itself, and
finally the confidence to rule the United States of America.
Do you think that Jeb will have a difficult time distancing himself from his brother and father as has already shown through a little? Although he was successful in Florida, how well do you think this will influence the rest of the country?
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