Eyeing 2016, Jeb Bush signals focus on middle class
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Jeb Bush is offering policy prescriptions to boost the country's lagging middle class as he edges toward a presidential campaign.
The former Florida governor said Friday that political leaders need to overhaul the country's immigration and education systems, increase job training programs and ease energy regulations to spur economic growth.
Bush outlined his policy agenda in a speech to the annual convention of the National Automobile Dealers Association. It was his first public appearance since announcing his plans to explore a White House bid last month.
In wide-ranging remarks that tweaked President Obama and congressional leaders, Bush said success would depend on fostering a "climate of consensus and compromise" in Washington.
While Bush remained noncommittal about his 2016 decision, he has already started laying the groundwork for a potential campaign.
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