Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush took another step closer to launching a 2016 presidential bid, announcing on Wednesday that he is withdrawing from his remaining business interests.
The Republican will leave Jeb Bush & Associates, a consulting group he started after leaving the governorship. He’ll also sell ownership stakes in Britton Hill, a consulting group he helped set up in 2008.
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“Just as he said he would, Governor Bush has been reviewing his private sector commitments as he contemplates a potential run,” said Bush spokeswoman Kristy Campbell in a statement. “Governor Bush finalized that process this month, selling his ownership stakes in Jeb Bush & Associates and in the Britton Hill entities. This was a natural step as Governor Bush transitioned his time and focus from running his business to increasing his political efforts on behalf of conservative candidates and causes.”









