Jeb Bush for US Senate in '06?

Florida-based political pro Thomas Croom at Peer Review considers the possibility Governor Jeb Bush might challenge incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson for his Senate seat in ’06.

If Jeb Bush gets in the race then it’s over the day he announces. After repeated denials of any interest for post Governor positions, he is still leading Nelson by double digits in hypothetical polls.

Hands down, Jeb Bush is the most popular and strongest GOP candidate in the state. If he jumped into the Senate race he would win, and he would practically guarantee victories for every GOP candidate down the ticket. The base would rally, the state would support him and everybody benefits (except dems). Jeb would continue to be the most powerful elected official in FL and continue to direct money to whomever he wishes … and FL dems would continue to be flecked and unimportant in state politics.

The first part of Croom's post, Bush wins, Bush wins, is too “Florida insider” for this Tar Heel. But once I got to Bush and the Senate race, I couldn't stop reading.

And when Croom goes on and considers what Jeb Bush might do once he gets to the Senate, it’s “Watch out Hillary” time.

Take a look here.