Former President George W. Bush told CBS’ Bob Schieffer in a “Face the Nation” interview that he thinks there is a 50-50 chance his brother, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, will run for president.
BUSH: You know, it’s a lot of speculation about him. I have occasionally fueled the speculation by saying that I hope he runs. I think he’d be a very good president. I understand the decision-making process pretty well, and I know that he’s wrestling with the decision
SCHIEFFER: If you had to make an estimate right now, what do you think is going to happen?
BUSH: I think it’s 50-50. He and I are very close. On the other hand he’s not here knocking on my door, agonizing about the decision. He knows exactly the ramifications on family, for example. He’s seen his dad and his brother go through the presidency. I would give it a toss-up. I know this about Jeb, he’s not afraid to succeed– in other words, I think he knows he could do the job– nor is he afraid to fail.