Pierce Bush, grandson of George H.W. Bush, is considering running for Congress in his grandfather's

[TexasTowelie]

Pierce Bush, grandson of George H.W. Bush, is considering running for Congress in his grandfather's old district


by Abby Livingston, Texas Tribune


WASHINGTON – A number of West Houston political insiders are abuzz at the prospect that Pierce Bush, the Houston-based CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star and member of the storied Bush family, might run for the Congressional seat currently occupied by Democratic U.S. Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher.

The 7th Congressional District has significant history in the Bush family: It's the seat Pierce Bush's grandfather, the late President George H.W. Bush, represented in the late 1960s.

"Over the past few months, I have been flattered by many people in Houston who have reached out and encouraged me to run for this seat," Pierce Bush said in a statement to The Texas Tribune. "I am currently putting my heart and soul into my role as CEO of the largest Big Brothers Big Sisters agency in the country.

"With my awesome staff team, our volunteers, and donors, we are empowering thousands of kids in Texas to achieve their full potential in life through our outcomes achieving mission," he added. "If I were to run for this office, or any other office, I would certainly run as a big tent candidate focused on discussing the important matters. Together, we can stand for real opportunity for the many who need it."

Read more: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/16/pierce-bush-grandson-george-hw-bush-may-run-congress-houston/

[Mike Nelson]

1. Ugh...

… I wish the Pierce-Bush family would take Barbara's advice and get out of politics… we've had three Pierce-Bush Presidents and they all get a thumbs down...

[no_hypocrisy]

2. I'll bet that George P. Bush is fuming as I'm certain he wanted that slot.

Right now he's Land Commissioner.

[yellowdogintexas]

5. Prescott (George P) lived in the Fort Worth area. I think he will run for TX 12

currently held by Kay Granger. She is rumored to be considering retirement and not planning to run in 2020. TX 12 has been R since she took office

It's possible that if she does retire we have a better chance of flipping this district

It's all about getting out the vote.

Recently I found out that residency in a Congressional District is not a requirement so he could run whether he lives in Travis or Tarrant County. The TX Lege passed a bill which allows Commissioners to live in their home area and not establish residency in Austin.

[tanyev]

3. Oh, Neil's son. That's not going very far unless he's a lot smarter than his Daddy.

[Gothmog]

4. A number of republicans want to run against Lizzie Fletcher