Substance vs. Style
In the Shadow of Conservative Celebrities, Jeb Bush Doubles Down on Policy
The former governor talks policy, while Trump picks up Tea Party backing.
Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush speaks at the Council on Foreign Relations on Jan. 19, 2016, in New York City.
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Jeb Bush today doggedly continued pushing his policy-centric campaign to Republican primary voters, providing a sharp counterpoint on a day that Donald Trump accepted endorsements from John Wayne's daughter and Sarah Palin.
Bush, the son and brother of former presidents, spent Tuesday afternoon talking about plans to boost economic growth and bolster the nation's global presence during a speech to the Council of Foreign Relations in New York. He was publicly thanked by multiple audience members for a "rich, substantive conversation."