That lingering feeling was a factor behind Jeb Bush 's decision not to run in the past election cycle , even though some Republicans urged him to consider a bid , said CNN chief political analyst Gloria Borger . Jeb Bush is openly discussing his thinking on a run for the White House in 2016 . Bush skipped Republican presidential nomination bids in 2008 and 2012 . He has said he would consider running if it were offered to him, but that he does not want to be seen as an "establishment candidate. " Both of Jeb Bush 's sons are considering runs for public office .
Jeb Bush is openly discussing his thinking on a run for the White House in 2016 . Bush skipped Republican presidential nomination bids in 2008 and 2012 . He has said he would consider running if it were offered to him, but that he does not want to be seen as an "establishment candidate." Both of Jeb Bush 's sons are considering runs for public office .