VIDEO: First Read Minute: Jeb Bush leaves door open - real or P.R. 101?

In interviews promoting his new book, former Florida governor Jeb Bush is not ruling out a 2016 bid and is adjusting his position on a pathway to citizenship.

Video edited by NBC's Ali Weinberg.

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Jeb, shut up, stop your Jebberish, don't beat around the Bushes,

We have had enough of the Bushes. Go away.

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Reply#1 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:39 PM EST

Sorry, Jeb, this country does not want to be "bushwacked" again by your family. Time for the Bush clan to quietly ride off into the Texas sunset.

Could Jeb be the new flip-flopper of the GOP? Has he replaced the Willard? These and other fascinating questions shall be answered over the next several months! Stay tuned!

  • 11 votes
#1.1 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:45 PM EST

Jeb, just disappear from that giant Floridian sink hole...don't come banck up.

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but...sympathies to the victim of the sink hole who disappeared

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#1.2 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:49 PM EST

I disagree. Let him run, along with another 6 or 7 clowns to put in the GOP presidential clown car under the GOP big top again. Take that GOP circus on the road and drag it out again for a year or so to expose all their evil bipolar tendencies. Yet another Rove masterpiece of political engineering and wasted millions that will go down in flames - again!

Bring it on and pass the popcorn!!!

  • 10 votes
#1.3 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:53 PM EST

Hmm. Immigration and Gay Rights are two high profile issues today. But one guy can change his mind about gay marriage and it called evolution and another changes his mind on immigration and it's called flip-flopping. Do you realize how f^&Ked up you people sound?

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#1.4 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:59 PM EST

As Mark and Dominco said,"listen to Newt , the best little ole book producing machine the GOP has"

Jeb will probably do the hotel circuit , like Newt, after the MSM is done with giving him exposure for this book tour.

Nothing but PR 101....

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#1.5 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 1:02 PM EST

This is all a PR ploy to sell a book. This is the guy who made it possible for the Supreme Court to install his brother as President in 2000. A second President Bush to take us to war, his father having done so a few years before him. This is the same guy who touts his record of being a great Governor in Fl, when he had a strong GOP Legislature who did his bidding and he signed it all into law. I f he'd had a more balanced legislature things may have been different. its easy getting things done when all row in the same direction.

Being a big proponent of charter schools, many of which are owned by his conservative buddies, he is working on squeezing the public school system dry and replacing them with charters with plenty of help from his buddies in Tallahassee who still hold a majority albeit not as strong as when he was Governor.

His name is toxic and to that add a few skeletons rolling around in his closet regarding his wife and daughter's skirmishes with the law while he was Governor. He was for fair immigration reform before he was against it, and has now pulled the rug out from under Rubio, wonder how that will play.

So yes, a PR tour is all it is.......see how the media are abuzz today, consider you've been played media, just another shiny object.

  • 11 votes
#1.6 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 1:22 PM EST

Hey Mark & Domenico, in this new book, does Jeb tell how he Stole the Presidential Election for his POS Brother back in 2000? Do any of you think that these questions won't arise if he chooses to Run himself ? Do Any of Yall really think that Real America would Elect another Bush, or another Clinton?

Does Real America really wanna ReHash BS from the 1990'z & 2000'z ?

When will Americas Carnival Barkers(formerly known as the MSM) return to Sanity?

It's No Wonder Jake Tapper left ABC, after watching ABC Upgrade Dennis Rodman to Americas North Korean envoy this past weekend !

Americas Carnival Barkers, including MOST of those with MSNBC, are No better at Reporting Real News than Entertainment Tonite!

The 4th Estate is a JOKE!

You Betcha!

Occupy SoggyBottom!

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#1.7 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 1:40 PM EST

Rick said,

" does Jeb tell how he Stole the Presidential Election for his POS Brother back in 2000?"

Oh brother!!

Lay off the moonshine bro!!

A perfect example of a low information voter!!

    #1.8 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 2:39 PM EST

    Brilliantly spake, GBM.

    So good you know Flourdough FL like the back of your hand.

    • 2 votes
    #1.9 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 4:31 PM EST
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    Let him run!

    (take away from Taco Bell).......... "Run for the border"!

    He couldn't win the presidency if he ran unopposed.

    • 10 votes
    Reply#2 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:39 PM EST

    You disgrace the Eagle and the Flag.

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    #2.1 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 1:04 PM EST

    You disgrace the Eagle and the Flag..................

    LOL.

    Everyone is entitled to their opinion Ben.

    But just because I don't and never would believe that Jeb would make for a good president of the U.S. hardly make my stance disgraceful. Reasonable, but not disgraceful.

    • 9 votes
    #2.2 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 1:26 PM EST
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    real or P.R. 101?

    DUH!

    I'm sure Team Willard is more then a little pissed that Jeb has managed to out flip-flop even them!

    Didn't Jeb, slam Team Willard for the campaigns stance on immigration only last year?

    In Jeb's case, the third time is definitely NOT a charm! lol

    • 13 votes
    Reply#3 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:39 PM EST

    As soon as he finds out Hillary is running he will find an excuse not to run in 2016.

    Wouldn’t want another Bush to lose to a Clinton

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    #3.1 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:48 PM EST

    I don't think that anyone really cares what team Willard thinks.

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    #3.2 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 2:14 PM EST
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    Thanks Jeb, but no thanks. Why don't you move down to Mexico and convince them they need more Guatemalans and El Salvadorans.

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    Reply#4 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:46 PM EST

    Simple Theory

    Thanks Jeb, but no thanks. Why don't you move down to Mexico and convince them they need more Guatemalans and El Salvadorans.

    you mean Mexico doesnt have an open border policy like the U.S.? how racist LOL

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    #4.1 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 1:03 PM EST
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    It's worth the story just to see these people start losing whats left of their minds. I vote PR stunt. I don't think he has any intent. Still... much better qualifications than Obama had. At least he proposed and administered a state budget. Obama's experience was he organized a neighborhood watch group and planted some flowers.

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    Reply#5 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 1:13 PM EST

    No MORE BUSHES PERIOD. W has done ENOUGH TO THIS COUNTRY to last a Life Time. Jeb even if you could fix it you would still be BAD for the Country. Neither of you are good for this Country. Just help whatever Clown you deem worthy in the next Election.

    I can see why your DAD was crying. He knew in his heart the Jr. had messed it up for you in the future.

    • 10 votes
    Reply#6 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 1:14 PM EST

    The Bush family has been a disaster in American politics. Sorry, Jeb, people will remember your brother as the worst president ever, at least until this generation has passed away. And your legal efforts while the governor of Florida are what put that disaster into the White House. If you run in 2016, you will see a mobilization of the Democratic Party that President Obama never even dreamed of.

    • 8 votes
    Reply#7 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 1:31 PM EST

    Jeb Bush is just trying to establish a more moderate form of rhetoric concerning the same old policies, if he can set a more moderate tone for the primaries he won't have to make the move to the far right that Romney did, which would improve his electability in the Presidential election. It remains to be seen if he can bring the rabid conservative base along with him , if he can he will run, but he's not going to be seen on a debate stage with the usual cast of morons, and douche bags.

    • 1 vote
    Reply#8 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 2:05 PM EST

    I agree, it's all about "tone" with these guys, and "messaging." I mean George W. Bush invented the term "compassionate conservative" before he became President and displayed anything but compassion.

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    #8.1 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 2:26 PM EST
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    We would have been better off had JEB and not George W. been the candidate in 2000. Again, Dubya screws things up royally. I wouldn't vote for a member of the Bush family if they were the only one running.

      Reply#9 - Tue Mar 5, 2013 3:05 PM EST
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