By — Ruth Tam Ruth Tam Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/jeb-bush Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Jeb Bush resigns from board memberships, clearing path for White House run Politics Jan 1, 2015 3:57 PM EDT If Jeb Bush’s 2016 New Year’s resolution wasn’t abundantly obvious before, it is now. On Dec. 31, 2014, the former Florida governor resigned from all his current board memberships at corporate and nonprofit organizations — including one of his own foundations. Bush has also cut his consulting ties with a for-profit education company and Barclay’s. The Washington Post reports that the resignations (“effective immediately”) signal Bush’s preparation for a presidential run. Earlier in December, Bush announced on Facebook and Twitter that he is “actively exploring the possibility of running for president. I am excited to announce I will actively explore the possibility of running for President of the United States: https://t.co/luY4lCF2cA. — Jeb Bush (@JebBush) December 16, 2014 A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Ruth Tam Ruth Tam Online Editorial Production Assistant at the PBS NewsHour. @ruthetam
If Jeb Bush’s 2016 New Year’s resolution wasn’t abundantly obvious before, it is now. On Dec. 31, 2014, the former Florida governor resigned from all his current board memberships at corporate and nonprofit organizations — including one of his own foundations. Bush has also cut his consulting ties with a for-profit education company and Barclay’s. The Washington Post reports that the resignations (“effective immediately”) signal Bush’s preparation for a presidential run. Earlier in December, Bush announced on Facebook and Twitter that he is “actively exploring the possibility of running for president. I am excited to announce I will actively explore the possibility of running for President of the United States: https://t.co/luY4lCF2cA. — Jeb Bush (@JebBush) December 16, 2014 A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now