Limbaugh Thinks Jeb Bush Might Be Trying to ‘Disqualify Himself’

Rush Limbaugh can only see one reason why Jeb Bush would say something like illegal immigration is an “act of love” on the part of the immigrants trying to enter the United States. He must be trying to “disqualify himself” from the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.

In response to a caller’s question about Bush’s controversial comments, Limbaugh presented a theory from a “friend” of his, who asked, “What if Jeb really doesn’t want this and is just saying things that guarantee he won’t win?”

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He added, “I’ve got a guy who think Jeb is trying to disqualify himself, right now just because he doesn’t want to run and he doesn’t want all these people trying to draft him, so say something he knows is not going to be accepted and get it out of the way.”

As for why Bush would take this approach, Limbaugh said, “My answer would be, well if you don’t want to run, just say so!”

Listen to audio below, via The Rush Limbaugh Show:

And watch Bush’s comments below, via Fox News:

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