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

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

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— National Journal (@nationaljournal) December 16, 2014

https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/544883994161319936

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

— Jim Roberts (nycjim.bsky.social) (@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

https://twitter.com/MelissaTweets/status/544648188544557056

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

https://twitter.com/pourmecoffee/status/544871561350905856

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

https://twitter.com/AlexPappas/status/544876871016775680

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

— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) December 13, 2014

https://twitter.com/MargHartmann/status/544896118879162368

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

— The Latino Influentials (@Latinofuturo) December 16, 2014

https://twitter.com/teeocee/status/544897270705946624

https://twitter.com/RobProvince/status/544897874979737600

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

— Kenny Powers (@Jesusfollower68) December 16, 2014

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

— Liberty.me (@Libertydotme) December 16, 2014

https://twitter.com/theonlyadult/status/544898612656738304

https://twitter.com/T3hTommay/status/544898907642531841

https://twitter.com/Thoughtsnviews/status/544898878453972992

https://twitter.com/witchesvictim/status/544899697895538688

https://twitter.com/ericspratling/status/544899676303290368

https://twitter.com/carlmaxim/status/544901196377784320

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) December 16, 2014

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

— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) December 16, 2014

https://twitter.com/HollyRFisher/status/544895492979961856

https://twitter.com/RayZSalinas/status/544898820216061952