An interesting article related to our conversation about Jeb Bush as a 2016 candidate in class today. The author discusses the hurdles that Jeb faces on two fronts: his inexperience with presidential campaigning (he hasn't been in the campaigning "game" for 12 years), and his centrist policies amidst a Republican party that is characterized by its extremes. Even though this article found itself on the front page of Buzzfeed (bookended by "14 Insanely Rad Yearbook Photos" and "17 Baby Elephants Learning How to Use Their Trunks"), it does highlight the influence of party politics on potential presidential candidates.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/bensmith/why-jeb-bush-is-a-terrible-candidate
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