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Four reasons my Jeb Bush prediction was wrong

By Jason Russell

Published February 22, 2016 4:54pm ET

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Four reasons my Jeb Bush prediction was wrong — Rather than try to sweep my early prediction that Jeb Bush would win the GOP nomination under the proverbial rug, I'd like to hold myself accountable and try to figure out what happened. (AP Photo)

When Jeb Bush launched his presidential campaign on June 15, I was ready with a prediction: Bush would win the Republican primary and the general election. Oops.

On Saturday, Bush announced he was ending his campaign. He never placed better than fourth in a primary or caucus. Rather than try to sweep my early prediction under the proverbial rug, I’d like to hold myself accountable and try to figure out what happened.

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