Here’s How People Reacted to Jeb Bush’s 2016 Announcement, in 36 Tweets

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It did not take much time before Twitter ignited in debate and conversation over former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s pre-announcement announcement about his bid for the White House.

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

Here’s a look at the good, the bad and the political as the race for the White House now gets underway.

We're actively exploring…oh, is this joke over already? http://t.co/z3M62572iP

— National Journal (@nationaljournal) December 16, 2014

Trying, and failing, to come up with a better example of American stagnation than a Bush/Clinton 2016 race.

— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) December 16, 2014

41, 43….now Jeb Bush is thinking about becoming 45. http://t.co/sgyxmDWsUc pic.twitter.com/gzcxzxS8Va

— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) December 16, 2014

My whole timeline is filled with Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton. I feel a nap coming on.

— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) December 16, 2014

Unlike some I have great respect for the Bush family, especially W, but as for W’s policy ideas I didn’t like, Jeb embraces them on steroids

— David Limbaugh (@DavidLimbaugh) December 16, 2014

Who's got two thumbs and can't wait for the Bush/Clinton race? This guy. pic.twitter.com/zUMKt0cFKk

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 16, 2014

Jeb Bush is running. God save us. #commoncore #STUPID

— Melissa Clouthier (@MelissaTweets) December 16, 2014

If we have to live through Clinton-Bush again, can we at least get the '90s economy too?

— Ben Casselman (@bencasselman) December 16, 2014

Jeb Bush announces and will do a fine job, just like Presidents Dole, McCain, and Romney.

— Razor (@hale_razor) December 16, 2014

Jeb Bush has officially announced he's actively pursuing 2016 run against Hillary Clinton pic.twitter.com/2DYcReySWr

— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) December 16, 2014

Jeb Bush to explore running for president. Your move @HillaryClinton

— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) December 16, 2014

Hey, hey Jeb Bush…!! ????????????

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) December 16, 2014

[Insert joke about how you are actively exploring something that isn't that interesting but because Jeb Bush said that you'll tweet anyway]

— Alex Pappas (@AlexPappas) December 16, 2014

A new poll says only Jeb Bush could beat Hillary in Florida in 2016. But that could all change if Pitbull gets into the race. #fallonmono

— Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) December 13, 2014

I enjoyed the typo in Jeb Bush's Facebook post. Not going to be some uptight president who proofreads everything http://t.co/19jGZef0Jz

— Margaret Hartmann (@MargHartmann) December 16, 2014

In 2016, the American people will get to decide whether they want Jeb Bush or Hillary Clinton to bomb Iran. #democracy

— Jim Antle (@jimantle) December 16, 2014

Jeb Bush did really well with Latinos in Florida. It probably doesn't mean much for 2016. – http://t.co/aZy2dolTn1 #latinofuturo

— Latino Influentials (@Latinofuturo) December 16, 2014

As a Democrat? MT @JebBush: I am excited to announce I will actively explore the possibility of running for President of the United States

— Tom O'C (@teeocee) December 16, 2014

Jeb Bush 2016 pic.twitter.com/l1lMXksVIZ

— EducatédHillbilly (@RobProvince) December 16, 2014

Jeb Bush is not a conservative, and besides we've had 2 Bush's for President already. 2 is enough.

— Pastor Kenny Powers (@Jesusfollower68) December 16, 2014

.@JebBush just announced he's exploring a run for POTUS in 2016. #NoMoreBushes #NoMoreClintons pic.twitter.com/gl8QIbx5l1

— Libertydotme (@Libertydotme) December 16, 2014

Jeb Bush is running? On what? Rectal feeding? Stand your ground?

— BWD (@theonlyadult) December 16, 2014

'Jeb Bush to explore possible U.S. presidential bid 2016' pic.twitter.com/ffBepjNgu9

— Thomas (@T3hTommay) December 16, 2014

Shame on all the "conservatives" criticizing @JebBush he would make a fine president. @GOP needs to court Latinos NOT alienate them!

— Thoughts N. Views (@Thoughtsnviews) December 16, 2014

Just what the world needs; another Bush in the Rose Garden.#NoMoreBush Jeb Bush

— I haven't (@witchesvictim) December 16, 2014

Dear Jeb Bush: pic.twitter.com/KA2uSdpZTx

— Eric Spratling (@ericspratling) December 16, 2014

Jeb Bush To-Do List 1. Actively explore Presidential bid 2. Fix election 3. Decide which country to invade

— Carl Maxim (@carlmaxim) December 16, 2014

Jeb has a problem @OutnumberedFNC people do not want @JebBush over Common Core and Immigration

— AppSame (@AppSame) December 16, 2014

THE LAST THING THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS ANOTHER BUSH!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 16, 2014

Fla Dems stmt: "Seriously? If Jeb Bush hasn’t been exploring running for president for months, what has he been doing?"

— Mike Memoli (@mikememoli) December 16, 2014

I am actively exploring completing my Christmas shopping sometime before 2015.

— gwen ifill (@gwenifill) December 16, 2014

Florida Man Actively Exploring Family Business | https://t.co/7Q4eQv0D15

— Florida Man (@_FloridaMan) December 16, 2014

Democrats actively exploring Canadian citizenship as @JebBush actively explores running for President of the United States. #WMD #FREEDOM

— Anthony Nieto (@nieto) December 16, 2014

I am excited to announce I am "actively exploring" a new Twitter profile pic.

— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) December 16, 2014

Dear @JebBush Exploratory Committee, It's a no from me. Sincerely, A Conservative #NoJeb

— Holly Fisher (@HollyRFisher) December 16, 2014

@JebBush because the last bush in the White House worked out so well.

— Ray (@RayZSalinas) December 16, 2014