Benefit of the doubt Quote by Chris Matthews

Jeb Bush has being slammed by his own party for a very messy response to questions about his brother's war in Iraq. He should…

— Chris Matthews

It was very clear, even from long before Donald Trump got in this race, when he would talk to Republicans, the number-one concern they…

— Amy Walter

When Trump started belittling him, Jeb reverted to Bush form. He couldn't understand how anyone could question his noble pursuit of public service. In…

— Franklin Foer

As a Texas loyalist who followed Bush to Washington with great hope and personal affection and as a proud member of his administration, I…

— Scott McClellan

When Jeb Bush came on the shows and couldn't answer questions about Iraq, and when he looked like he was unsteady, it absolutely solidified…

— Amy Walter

I did though at least expect him to correct the false statements he made when he was trying to protect the Presidency. Instead, he…

— Monica Lewinsky

I have nothing against Jeb Bush personally.

— Norman Braman

I should have voted for the first Iraq war. George Bush did that one very well. I had been skeptical. I was afraid that…

— Barney Frank

It's funny how the history of Jeb Bush is going to be rewritten.

— Chuck Todd

As a final crash of self-indulgent nonsense, when the incontrovertible truth of your panoramic and murderous deceit has even begun to cost your political…

— Keith Olbermann

If there was one lesson to be drawn from Bush's appearance (on 'Meet the Press') it's that he doesn't have to be forthcoming or…

— Jon Stewart

No one felt it more than the President. I saw him repeatedly, and he fairly groaned at the inexplicable delay in the advent of…

— Henry Villard