April 7, 2015
Zelizer noted that while the American public has feelings of “good will” toward H.W. Bush today, his record isn’t all roses. Many conservatives still haven’t forgiven Bush Classic for breaking his “Read my lips” pledge not to raise taxes. And in today’s anti-tax, tea party-fueled America, that could be the kiss of death for Jeb. The associations with his brother could be even worse. George W. Bush left office with near historically low approval levels, and is still reviled by much of the country.