The George Trifecta
It probably comes as no surprise that Texas State Senator Wendy Davis drew in a million dollars in the two weeks following her filibuster. She’s a folk hero, standing firmly without wavering on her own. She worked hard for her own voice.
If Wendy Davis is ying, then George P. Bush would be yang.
George P is the son of Jeb. He came to Texas, where his name might be more familiar, and decided to run for land commissioner because he can spell land. George P raised $2 million in the last six months. Because he stood on his own. Oops. Okay, maybe not so much.
The grandson of one former president and nephew of another, Bush raked in $1.3-plus million in his first eight weeks of campaigning last year. But that total included large donations from his father, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, and his uncle, ex-President George W. Bush.
Newton said Bush’s latest haul included no major family donations. Bush did, though, hold two Texas fundraisers in May with his uncle and his grandfather, former President George H.W. Bush — and those accounted for his largest spikes in contributions.
Okay, so here we have a kid in Texas with the name George Bush. The first one had a one term failed presidency and the second one oh dear God, but we’re gonna throw money at a third one? Like three is the charm?
Listen to me. I know what I’m talking about. No new Bushes.