Jim Malone

“ But unlike Clinton, Bush faces what promises to be a large field of Republican contenders, including several from the party’s conservative wing.
Conservatives have been cool to Bush because of his perceived moderation on immigration reform and the education standards known as Common Core.
Bush also will have to overcome skepticism from within his own party about his family name.
Many Republicans, especially younger conservatives, will be looking for a fresh face in the 2016 primaries. ”

“ Bush can expect a tough grilling from conservative rivals and demands from some Republicans that he show how he is different from the two ex-presidents in his family-his brother and his father, former President George H.W. Bush. ”

“ But none of them are openly criticizing Clinton over the email controversy and even Sanders seemed to be hesitating in an interview with Politico.
Some Democrats are now openly wondering whether it is a good idea to put all their eggs in the Hillary basket without legitimate alternatives in the race. Some of these doubts may ease over time if Clinton has a smooth launch to her campaign. But for now there is more angst among Democrats than one would have predicted just a few months ago.
Jeb Bush’s time of testing
For likely Republican contender Jeb Bush, the challenges seem a bit different. ”