Jeb Bush rules out Senate run

Carleton Bryant The Washington Times - January 7, 2009, 06:01AM

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush says he won’t run for Sen. Mel Martinez’s seat in 2010, ending rampant speculation from political observers — including his dad, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

Jeb Bush says he wants to focus on rebuilding the Republican Party.

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Considering the current condition of the GOP, it might have been easier to run for the Senate. Oh well, nothing like giving yourself an ambitious, long-term goal.

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Carleton Bryant

Carleton Bryant is a senior editor at The Washington Times, where he oversees the National and Metropolitan desks. He also serves as the newsroom’s internship coordinator. He has served as an assistant managing editor; a National, Metropolitan and Features desk editor; an assistant National desk editor; and a reporter on the National and Metro desks.