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

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) 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

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

— Thomas (@Tommamorphous) December 16, 2014

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

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

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

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) 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