Former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) heaped praise on Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), backing him as a model candidate for the White House.
In a Fox News special, Bush said DeSantis should run for higher office, arguing that it was time for a"generational change" in politics.“Who better to do it than someone who’s been outside of Washington, who’s governed effectively, who I think has shown that Florida can be a model for the future of our country,” Bush said when asked if DeSantis should run for president.
“He’s been a really effective governor. He’s young. I think we’re on the verge of a generational change in our politics — kind of hope so. I think it’s time for a more forward-leaning, future-oriented conversation, our politics, as well,” he added. Bush compared DeSantis favorably to his father, former President George H.W. Bush, relating how they had both played baseball. He also gave him an"A" ranking for how he performed during crises.DeSantis received support from Bush, who has a well-known dislike of former President Donald Trump, who quashed Bush's presidential aspirations in 2016 and heavily disparaged his brother, former President George W. Bush. Trump announced his candidacy in November.
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