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George W. Bush Opting Out of Election Endorsements

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Sep 8, 2024.

Former U.S. President George W. Bush has announced that he will not be endorsing any candidates in the upcoming presidential election.

This decision marks a departure from the usual political protocol, where former presidents often voice their support for their party’s nominee.

According to a spokesman, Bush has “retired from presidential politics many years ago” and will not be making any public statements about his voting intentions.

This move is particularly noteworthy given the recent announcement by Bush’s former vice president, Dick Cheney, that he will be crossing party lines to vote for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

Cheney’s endorsement of Harris was accompanied by scathing criticism of Republican candidate Donald Trump, whom he described as a “greater threat to our republic” than any other individual in U.S. history.

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Harris praised Cheney’s endorsement as “courageous” and hailed his willingness to put country over party.

Meanwhile, Mike Pence, Trump’s former vice president, has also declined to endorse his former boss, but has not publicly backed Harris either.

The presidential election is shaping up to be a highly contested and unpredictable race, with many high-profile political figures weighing in on the candidates.

Bush’s decision to sit out the endorsements adds another layer of intrigue to the election, as many will be watching to see how his silence impacts the political landscape.

One thing is certain, however: this election season is shaping up to be one for the history books.

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