Jeb Bush launches PAC, creeps closer to 2016 campaign

Jeb Bush launches PAC, creeps closer to 2016 campaign
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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) on Tuesday announced the formation of a new political action committee, the latest indication he's preparing to launch a 2016 campaign.

The Right to Rise PAC's goal is to "support candidates who believe in conservative principles to allow all Americans to rise up," Bush explained in a video posted to his Facebook page. Last month, Bush said he was "actively" exploring a White House bid, though he did not establish the usual exploratory committee.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.