Jeb Bush ends White House bid - The Hill
Jeb Bush is ending his bid for the White House after a disappointing finish in South Carolina’s primary. Bush is in fourth place, well behind Donald Trump, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz.
He announced to supporters that he would suspend his campaign in at-times emotional remarks from his headquarters in South Carolina.
“I’m proud of the campaign we’ve run to unify our country and to advocate conservative solutions that would give more Americans the opportunity to rise up and reach their God-given potential," he said. “But the people of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina have spoken, and I really respect their decision. So tonight I’m suspending my campaign,” said Bush, choking up.
Bush's wife Columba, who was also on stage, was visibly emotional as she wiped away tears after Bush's comments.
The ultimate political insider, Bush came from a famous family and rich political connections. But the Bush name seemed to be more of a hindrance in a political cycle dominated by outsiders like Trump.
In his Saturday speech suspending his campaign, Bush seemed to take a parting shot at Trump.
“In this campaign, I have stood my ground, refusing to bend to the political winds,” Bush said. “We put forward detailed, innovative, conservative plans to address the mounting challenges that we face.
“Because despite what you might have heard, ideas matter. Policy matters,” Bush added. - Read More at the Bush
posted by Fakhria @ 2/20/2016
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