Jeb reminds us of what real leadership is about

Jeb Bush could do it all. He can even make us feel nostalgic for Jeb Bush. Florida’ first two-term Republican governor is 72 now.

- Steve Bousquet, Tribune News Service

He is abit thinner on top, and with his large dark-rimmed glasses, he looks a bit like a political science professor. But he hasn't changed. When the Jebster returns to the spotlight, as he did this week, he immediately reminds us of what it was like to be led by a governor who's fully engaged in governing, all the time. After six-and-a-half years of Ron DeSantis running roughshod over our state, admit it: Regardless of your own political views, you miss Bush dearly,

He was a leader who led with conviction and not calculation, who made sincere efforts to connect with his constituents.

To govern is not hopping from city to city, holding press conferences, scowling from behind a lectern and constantly skewering or threatening those who dare to disagree with you. Bush, by contrast, is funny, humble and refreshingly self-deprecating, able to poke fun at his own imperfections.