The Bush political dynasty is finally about to end. Good riddance.

George P. Bush is in big trouble

Jeb Bush and his son George P. Bush.
(Image credit: AP Photo/LM Otero)

I love Barbara Bush. It was that glorious silver-haired dowager who spoke for all decent Americans when she opined in August 2013 that "we've had enough Bushes." This brutally honest assessment of her son Jeb's nascent presidential campaign was one with which the citizens of this republic happened to agree.

It is difficult to see why the former first lady is the only member of her clan wise enough to recognize the obvious wisdom here. Perhaps it is because she has a life outside politics, a charming dream kingdom of crime novels, dogs, pearls, and grandchildren.

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Matthew Walther

Matthew Walther is a national correspondent at The Week. His work has also appeared in First Things, The Spectator of London, The Catholic Herald, National Review, and other publications. He is currently writing a biography of the Rev. Montague Summers. He is also a Robert Novak Journalism Fellow.