Bushes back Jeb for White House

Former President George W Bush says that he and his father believe Jeb Bush should run for president but ultimately the former Florida governor must make a decision regardless of any pressure from the family.

“I can tell you I can speak for 41,” Bush said, referring to the 41st president, George H W Bush, during the official launch of the 43rd president’s book at his father’s presidential library centre at Texas A&M University. “He ought to run for president. He would make a great president.”

“We can pressure him all we want, but it’s not going to matter. You can’t pressure somebody on such an important decision. Only he can decide,” he said.