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To: Edwin S. Fujinaka who wrote (2681)	5/6/2001 11:55:56 PM
From: Edwin S. Fujinaka	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 4686

Bob Novak had this interesting item in his Saturday column: "Jeb Bowing Out? Well-placed Florida Republicans believe there is a real chance that Gov. Jeb Bush will not seek election to a second term next year. Bush was an easy winner in 1998, but the bitter Florida presidential recount eroded his popularity. Speculation about 2002 also centers on family troubles experienced by the president's brother. Without Bush running, Lt. Gov. Frank Brogan would be the likely Republican nominee. The strongest Democratic prospect is former Rep. Pete Peterson, who is finishing up as U.S. ambassador to Vietnam. A footnote: Florida joins the list of major states with a current Republican governor but facing a strong Democratic challenge in 2002: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan and even Texas." I wouldn't be surprised if the Coastal Petroleum Lawsuit plays some part in Jeb's final decision on whether to run for Governor again in 2002. If Coastal Petroleum wins big in their quest for "just compensation" the Florida Politicians will all be hurt, especially the Governor. It may not be fair to blame Jeb, but whoever is in charge when the hit is taken will likely be saddled with at least some of the blame.