Browse: Home / Jeb Bush Drops Out Of The Election

Menu

Skip to content
Header image

Stony Brook IndependentLogo

Stony Brook University News

Menu

Skip to content
  • News
    • Health & Science
    • Sports
  • Reviews
    • Movie Review
    • Music Review
  • Blogs
  • Listicles
  • The Howler
    • WUSB In Focus
    • Indie Air
    • WUSB News-at-Noon
    • INDIE-TV
  • About Us
    • Staff Bios
    • Newsletter
    • Subscribe
    • Advertising
    • Send Us A Tip
  • Top 10 Spring Break Destinations For College Students
  • Your Brookfest 2016 Artists Are...
  • Black History Month Closing Ceremony Sends Message Of Resilience
  • 10 Facts You Didn't Know About Primaries, Caucuses
  • Jeb Bush Drops Out Of The Election
rsz_jeb

Jeb Bush Drops Out Of The Election

Posted by jennifercooper on February 29, 2016 in Blogs | 1,681 Views | Leave a response

Photo from totalcomputerusa.com

By Jennifer Cooper
Contributing Writer

Was Jeb Bush dropping out because of the constant cruel attacks by other candidates, the climate of others, like Fiorina, Christie and Rand Paul, dropping out or something else entirely? Or was he just staying in the race because of his family’s legacy, deep pockets and determination to compromise?

John Ellis Bush, better known as Jeb Bush, was one of the first announced Republican candidates in June 2015 for the presidential election. The announcement was no surprise to those who follow the election.

Bush had spoken about running for a long time, Jeb’s father and brother (George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush) presided between 1989-1993 and 2001-2009, respectively. Between the first Bush’s war in the Persian Gulf and his son’s war in Iraq, the United States has suffered grueling foreign policy decisions at the hands of the Bushs.

Jeb’s legacy was a frequent topic of the GOP debates so far, with much ridicule towards the debt amassed by the wars. Jeb claimed to regret the wars and showed remorse for all of those who have lost family because of them. He may not have started either, but, his name had a strong association with them and the losses that have resulted.

“The World Trade Center during your brother’s reign, remember that,” “Embarrassment to his family,” “Dumb as a rock” and “the weakest person on the stage” are only a few of the things said by Donald Trump to Jeb Bush throughout the campaign season.

Perhaps this was because of the difference of views on foreign and domestic affairs. While the only major political statement Donald Trump has made is the idea of building a wall, Jeb, the governor of Florida, has had his ideological platform developed over time. Donald Trump, who only speaks of his foreign policy, actually has similar views to Jeb on abortion, health care, LGBT rights and social security.

Bush was well known as one of the more moderate candidates, with views that swing towards the middle or even left on environmental policy, drug policy, tax reform and immigration.

During the primary season, candidates tend to polarize their views to get the nomination. However, Jeb stuck to his more reasonable moderate views. Unfortunately for liberals, democrats and even moderate republicans, hope for a reasonable Republican candidate is gone.

One of the biggest problems with the election so far, as well as modern politics in general, is candidates that are unwilling to budge on their views.

While this is good in the sense that it shows tenacity, these polarized views will hinder legislation and cooperation within the government. Many moderate voters have expressed that they would even prefer Hillary to any of the three Republican front-runners.

Jeb dropping out of the election may be a result of low approval ratings within the party race, but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t have made a decent president capable of compromise.

Moderates and liberals now have no good representative from the Republican Party. This perpetual problem will continue to alienate Americans from their neighbors until compromise is learned. Jeb’s drop out may signal something about this ongoing problem of unwillingness to find a middle ground in modern American politics.

Moderates and liberals now have no good representative from the Republican Party. This perpetual problem will continue to alienate Americans from politics until people can learn how to compromise. Jeb Bush’s drop out may signal that this ongoing problem of unwillingness to compromise needs to find a middle ground in modern American politics.

Posted in Blogs | Tagged Donald Trump, Drop Out, George Bush, Iraq War, jeb bush, John Ellis Bush, politics, President, presidential, Republican, Stony Brook Independent, Stony Brook University

About the Author

jennifercooper

Related Posts

12418888_1095914847109628_7499244681555027926_oYour Brookfest 2016 Artists Are…→

Yusef Salaam: When I see young people I see the next president of US Photo by Lawrence NzuveBlack History Month Closing Ceremony Sends Message Of Resilience→

Two guys in golf cart: 'You didn't get out and vote?' - 'Are you kidding me.....?'10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Primaries, Caucuses→

rsz_1rsz_beyonceBeyoncé’s ‘Formation’ Was Not For You→

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Advertisement

WUSB News-at-Noon

Featured Video

  • Latest
  • Top Rated
  • Trending
  • tumblr_m57h05LC4g1r714xso1_500

    Top 10 Spring Break Destinations For College Students

    March 4, 2016 / rawsonjahan
  • 12418888_1095914847109628_7499244681555027926_o

    Your Brookfest 2016 Artists Are…

    March 2, 2016 / jrcole
  • Yusef Salaam: When I see young people I see the next president of US Photo by Lawrence Nzuve

    Black History Month Closing Ceremony Sends Message Of Resilience

    March 2, 2016 / lawrencenzuve
  • Two guys in golf cart: 'You didn't get out and vote?' - 'Are you kidding me.....?'

    10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Primaries, Caucuses

    March 1, 2016 / jennifercooper
  • rsz_jeb

    Jeb Bush Drops Out Of The Election

    February 29, 2016 / jennifercooper
  • admin-ajax.php-2

    On Kylie Minogue’s New Album, “Kiss Me Once” Was All She Said

  • Divergent-Movie-640x360

    ‘Divergent’ Hits its Mark

  • Captain-America-The-Winter-Soldier1

    7 Reasons To Watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier

  • bbc

    Bombay Bicycle Club Is Back With A Bang

  • Need for Speed Poster

    ‘Need for Speed’ Tries Hard, Misses Finish Line

Advertisement

Subscribe

Want everything to just be sent right to you? Sign up for our newsletter. Don't forget to check your spam. Thanks!

Contact Us!

Like what you see? Or don't? Either way, let us know during our weekly general meetings on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. Or drop by during our weekly workshops Thursday nights at 7 p.m.

We're located in room 072 in the Student Union Building on Stony Brook University.

For more info, email [email protected] with questions, concerns or qualms.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
 

Advertisement

advertisement
 

Advertisment

advertisement
 

Follow us on Twitter

My Tweets
 

©2015 Stony Brook Independent

Menu

  • Send Us A Tip