Bush and Romney- 2016 Rivals?
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For Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney, a history of ambition fuels a possible 2016 collision
Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney have much in common. Both were pragmatic as governors, mild-mannered as candidates and more comfortable balancing budgets at their desks than clinking glasses at a political dinner.
The two Republican leaders’ personal rapport is cordial. But they are hardly chummy — and at moments their relationship has been strained, with each man’s intertwined political network carrying some grievances with the o
From the Left
Bush and Romney: Ready to rumble? 
Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush have long been cordial toward each other, even if they aren’t exactly besties. Both are former governors, aligned with the business-friendly establishment side of the Republican Party.
Now, with Romney’s announcement this week that he is exploring a third run for the White House, the two men are on a potential collision course. It’s a fight neither may be eager to have, but which some donors are framing as a referendum on the past versus the future, even if both men
From the Right
Long History Between Bush, Romney Could Play Out in 2016 Battle
As Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney consider seeking the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, the former governors have a long history of ambition and "competitiveness and snippiness" that could easily play out during any campaign, The Washington Post reports.
"We’re seeing the first shots of the war between clan Romney and clan Bush," Alex Castellanos, a Republican strategist who has worked for both men, told The Post. "Both bring to the battle incredibly powerful fan clubs as well as wounds they have to heal.
"How ugly could it get?" he asked....
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