Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

A Third Bush in the White House?

Poppy Bush wants Jeb to head to Senate, Oval Office eventually

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Jan 5, 2009 5:52 AM CST

(Newser) – Even as one son packs his bags to leave the White House, former President Bush is waxing poetic about seeing another move in one day. And since "right now is probably a bad time" with Americans Bushed out, HW suggests Jeb Bush would make... Read full story »

COMMENTS

Read the comment policy

You need to Log in to Newser to comment. Don't have an account yet? Sign up now!

12 comments

A snapshot of the day's best news stories.

View Larger Grid

All Today Yesterday Pick a Date

What's Popular Now on Facebook

Miami Face-Eater Identified

Chagas Disease the 'New AIDS of the Americas'

Fox News (Source Grid »)

Bush 41 to meet Obama this week
Associated Press

Bush praises Obama's 'coolness, articulate nature'
New York Times

Politics

Senate • Barbara Bush • George HW Bush • Jeb Bush • Bush dynasty • presidential bid • George W. Bush

More Newser Stories

Bushes Really Love Bill Clinton

He's 'impossible to dislike,' she tells Larry King

(NEWSER) - No one can stay mad at Bill Clinton—not even the guy he kicked out of the White House. Poppy and Barbara Bush sang his praises on Larry King last night, Mediaite observes, with George touting their “really good personal relationship.” Barbara Bush admitted that it took her a while to warm to him. “But you can’t dislike Bill Clinton. He’s very likable. And he’s so good to George. He would let George have the bed. … I have a feeling Bill wishes he had a father like George.” More»

H.W.: Country May Be Feeling "Bush Fatigue"

Only thing holding back Jeb, pop says

(NEWSER) - "Bush Fatigue" may finally be hitting the nation, patriarch George H.W. told Larry King last night. King asked whether Bush Père bought into Mitt Romney's theory of 2008: that Jeb will sit out to avoid Bush-lash. "There's something to that—there might be a little Bush fatigue now," Bush said. More»

Papa Bush Backs Romney

George HW will announce endorsement tomorrow in Houston

(NEWSER) - The GOP's elite isn't exactly tripping over itself to help Mitt Romney seal the deal, but George HW Bush is the latest in the Bush family to fall in line: A Romney spokeswoman says the Bush patriarch will endorse their man tomorrow at an event in Houston, reports the AP . Bush 41 gave Romney a lukewarm quasi-endorsement in December; son Jeb endorsed the candidate last week ; and wife Barbara Bush has recorded robocalls for Romney. More»

Senior Bushes Will Skip Kennedy Funeral

43rd president will represent family at service

(NEWSER) - George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush won't attend Ted Kennedy's funeral tomorrow, the AP reports. All of the living presidents had been expected at the senator's service in Boston, but the 85-year-old Bush changed his mind after learning his son would be among the mourners, a rep says. Bush 41 will "amply and well represent" the family, the spokesman says. More»

Poppy Bush Bids WH Adieu, Hopes Jeb Will Make His Run

Dubya 'emotional' as family leaves 2nd time

(NEWSER) - The Bush family may be saying goodbye to the presidency yet again, but the family patriarch isn't letting go of his hopes to see another of his sons ensconced at the White House someday, Politico reports. “Maybe Jeb’ll do something," said President George HW Bush, during an impromptu Inauguration Eve visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave with his wife. "I hope he does. I hope he tries.” More»

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

What is Newser?

Face it: there's too much news. At Newser, we choose the most thought-provoking and entertaining stories from hundreds of US and international sources and reduce them to a headline, picture, and two paragraphs. And we do it 24/7—you can come back morning, noon, night (and in between) for something new that matters. Read less, know more.

Learn more »

Partnering with: Slate

View Newser on the mobile website

A Third Bush in the White House?

Poppy Bush wants Jeb to head to Senate, Oval Office eventually

Senate • Barbara Bush • George HW Bush • Jeb Bush • Bush dynasty • presidential bid • George W. Bush

MOST POPULAR STORIES

[ By Views ]

[ By Comments ]

More Newser Stories

Bushes Really Love Bill Clinton

He's 'impossible to dislike,' she tells Larry King

H.W.: Country May Be Feeling "Bush Fatigue"

Only thing holding back Jeb, pop says

Papa Bush Backs Romney

George HW will announce endorsement tomorrow in Houston

Senior Bushes Will Skip Kennedy Funeral

43rd president will represent family at service

Poppy Bush Bids WH Adieu, Hopes Jeb Will Make His Run

Dubya 'emotional' as family leaves 2nd time

About Us

Site

Community

Site Maps

Tools

More News

What is Newser?