George Prescott Bush, the nephew of former President George W. Bush, is currently preparing for a run for a little-known office in Texas. His family is already a legend in Texas politics and his Hispanic roots may help the Republican Party continue its dominance in Texas that has run for over 20 years. George P. Bush is a 36-year-old attorney from Forth Worth who has recently noted that he’s close to beginning a campaign for Texas land commissioner. It’s a seemingly inconsequential role, but the reality is that the position is one of great power in Texas.
The young Bush won’t know for certain if he’ll campaign until he finds out for certain what Republican Texas Governor Rick Perry decides to do. "We for sure are running, the question is the office," Bush told The Associated Press. Bush’s father is former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, making his grandfather, of course, former President George H.W. Bush.
While the land commissioner office is typically viewed as a steppingstone position, the younger Bush has not alluded to any specific plans at running for national office at all. Instead, he’s focusing on his qualifications for the current position he plans to run for. Bush has noted that he’d "wait his turn" to run for higher office – presumably governor – and that he wants to be a team player. Noted Bush, "We've said that we want to be team players in the party, providing a younger, fresher vision for our values." Of his Hispanic roots, he noted, "I don't necessarily agree with the idea that having a candidate of Hispanic origin, or someone who can speak Spanish, can automatically obtain these votes. Having said that, it's important tactically to have candidates that understand issues of the community."
The young Bush won’t know for certain if he’ll campaign until he finds out for certain what Republican Texas Governor Rick Perry decides to do. "We for sure are running, the question is the office," Bush told The Associated Press. Bush’s father is former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, making his grandfather, of course, former President George H.W. Bush.
While the land commissioner office is typically viewed as a steppingstone position, the younger Bush has not alluded to any specific plans at running for national office at all. Instead, he’s focusing on his qualifications for the current position he plans to run for. Bush has noted that he’d "wait his turn" to run for higher office – presumably governor – and that he wants to be a team player. Noted Bush, "We've said that we want to be team players in the party, providing a younger, fresher vision for our values." Of his Hispanic roots, he noted, "I don't necessarily agree with the idea that having a candidate of Hispanic origin, or someone who can speak Spanish, can automatically obtain these votes. Having said that, it's important tactically to have candidates that understand issues of the community."
