in just a minute, you'll hear my exclusive interview with former governor jeb bush. president obama blames his brother, former president bush, for the state economy. >> he's had three years. his policies have failed. rather than blaming others, you just can't keep doing that. mitt romney will be over this thursday. senator, welcome back. >> thank you. let's talk about the weather: it's ironic. you were in this very same position when the hurricane came barrelling towards new orleans. there was a real perception problem with yoi and the republicans. do you think there could be a furter delay down here? those are an important three days. but a long-standing tradition of three or four days, spens political campaigning so that the republican party and the nominee can make their case. >> senator, you dealt with real safety concerns and also the perception. getting a huge disaster for other parts of the state. how sensitive in your judgment do they have to be about the optics in this? >> obviously, i think they are. that's why they very early on cancelled the first day so t

i guess it is pushed 3 before we have jeb bush. a series of other people, including political consultant, policy advisers, many of whom were around jordan w. bush, all of whom karl knows. this is the kind of candidate that he wants. not some crazy, wacky republican that cannot be reined in, but a business minded conservative like romney who wants to cut regulations and taxes for the rich. >> finally, i want to ask you about overall, the bush's. the next generation of the parties brand is florida gov. jeb bush. he spoke on sunday about what he will talk about when he addresses the delegates tonight. >> i will talk about education, which is something that is not necessarily a federal program but is a great national priority. it is actually a place where the partisan divide is not a short. if one-third of our kids are college or career ready by the time they reached 12th grade, that is a tragedy. there is no amount of government program that could ever fill that void. we have this big debate now in our country about class warfare. the

in just a minute, you'll hear my exclusive interview with jeb bush including his reaction when president obama blames his brother, president bush, for the state of the economy. >> the guy was dealt a difficult hand, no doubt about it. his policies have failed. he's had three years. and rather than blame others, you just can't keep doing that. >> that full conversation is up next. but first, we go to washington and the one man who knows what we'll be under, senator john mccain. let's talk about the weather, senator, it's ironic that four years ago you were in this same position with hurricane gustav barreling towards new orleans. there was a real perception problem with you and the republicans cutting short the convention. you cut short the convention,s as well. do you think there could be a further delay down here? >> i trust the judgment of your weather expert, david. i hope we can move forward with it. if we don't, i think it will be very unfortunate. a long standing tradition of an intense three or four days so the republican party and the nominee can make their case. >> senator, you

bush not invited but jeb bush. is it moderate bush, is that the image that they want to put out. >> jennifer: is they going to speak in spanish? >> he could. i thought his son did a good job. and his older son did a good job. they seem to be a nice man. >> cenk: i don't speak spanish so i don't understand what they said but it sounded good. >> john: i liked it when romney spoke spanish. i call him gringo starr. he did mention how his grandfather came to this country, omit requesting his great, great grandfather left this great country, which is something you can google. >> eliot: there was a couple of years ago when jeb bush said he was the son who was supposed to be president. he and w. ran for governor. jeb lost in florida. w. won in texas. he moved one step ahead. jeb was a good governor. don't you think jennifer. >> jennifer: yes a reasonable guy. >> eliot: did a lot of stuff on education, bipartisan issues. he had a much more centrist image and is still well respected. >> jennifer: i'm curious about the family

in just a minute you're going to hear my exclusive interview with former florida governor, jeb bush, including his reaction to when president obama blame his brother, former president bush, for the state of the economy right now. >> i think it is time for him to move on. i mean -- look, the guy was dealt a difficult hand. no question about it. but he's had three years. his policies have failed. and rather than blame others, which i know we were taught that that was kind of unbecoming over time, you just can't keep doing that. >> that full conversation is up next. >>> but first, let's go live to washington this morning to talk to the one man who knows exactly the pressure that mitt romney will be under this thursday, the 2008 republican nominee for president, senator john mccain. senator, welcome back. >> thanks. >> let's talk about the weather, senator. it is ironic but four years ago as the nominee of the party were you in this very same position with hurricane gustav barreling toward new orleans, there was a real perception problem with you and the republicans going forward with a c

i look at jeb bush, there's almost an accident of history here. when you look way back. 2000, there was a certain inevitability there was going to be a bush restoration in 2000. and the decisive moment was 1994. george w. bush against richards in texas. two weeks before that election, everybody thought jeb bush was going to beat lawton. the order would have been reversed and jeb would have been the one going in 2000. >> there's not a person alive who knows more about the '90s than steve kornacki. unbelievable. you are granular on the '90s. i love it. the thing i'm struck with this week is how, that bush is clearly an embarrassment to the party. they are running away from the legacy, the name and i don't think there's ever been a nominee, a president four years out, that the convention runs so far away from that person. i mean, so yes, clearly, jeb would have a very difficult road with that last name, but just where's w.? are you really that embarrassed? >> we were talking about it in the office today. i think the last time you could think of a president george bush was i

and that's the word that jeb bush used. it suggests that the connection either was never established to mitt romney or he lost it. how? >> well, you know, in elections a lot of time with a lot of money, you know, there's a perception of political parties hammering away at political candidates. and so, they have spent a lot of money focusing on so many issues tat are not really too much important to the american people do. i think we're more focused on jobs and the economy, rather than all these peripheral kind of things that they're hammering away at. i know governor mney, he's a wonderful person, and this is our opportunity to let us connect with him to the public. i'm looking forward to it. >> congresswoman, mission accomplished then, right? if he battered his image as a democratic chair, then also, you know, affiliated with the obama campaign, been a key focus on tearing down mitt romney. fair? >> caved, first let me just say as a floridian that i went to my counterpart priebus we know in hurricane ally, we make plans an

we have a speech just delivered by former florida governor jeb bush. >> governor bush just finished speakingbout 15 minutes ago. some consider him a possible contender for president in 2016 if barack obama is re-elected this year. tonight the former governor of florida focused on mitt romney's success as governor of massachusetts, especially he says in the area of education. >> he is a champion for bringing hope to education and he intends to be a champion for and equality of opportunity, a president who always puts students first. >> now earlier this evening the convention featured a video you see there dedicated to president ronald reagan. in the last hour former presidential candidate newt gingrich compared the economic struggles under president jimmy carter to what's happening with the obama administration. >> it's striking how president carter and president barack obama both took our nation down a path that in four years weakened america's confidence in itself and our hope for a better future. >> now everything tonight is leading up to the moment when mitt romney formally accepts the go

here comes jeb bush and he's the 8:00 o'clock hour star. so let's go down and hear what the governor has to say. >> thank you. thank you all very much. [ cheers and applause ] thank you. welcome to florida. (speaking spanish) thank you. before i begin my remarks, i have something personal i'd like to share with you. i've been so blessed to be part of a family that has committed its life to public service. my granddad -- [ cheers and applause ] my grandfather examine my father have been -- and my father have been incredible role models for me examine served our country mondayorably. and my brother, well, i love my brother. [ cheers and applause ] he is a man of integrity, courage, and honor. and during incredibly challenging times, he kept us safe. [ cheers and applause ] so mr. president, mr. president, it is time to stop blaming your predecessor for your failed economic policies. [ cheers and applause ] you were dealt a tougha(g7vw what we do here. with what we do on november 6. we can restore america's greatness. that starts with a strong

but jeb bush raising the issue of education about specifically as any issue addressed in this entire ention. and it's interesting because george w. bush, more than most presidents, certainly more than most republican presidents, made that a centerpiece of his president six how long have we heard the figures the united states is 17th in science and 25th in math. it's time for almost a runar -- lunar change. >> he made reference to he loved his brother obvious his his brother neil. [ laughter ] this say convention about commerce, business and sole individuals starting from nothing and rising up. that's great but that's not all what shapes people in america. the social conditions of america shapes success, education, the family you are born into, the culture you are surrounded by. to my mind this convention has been too individualistic. so for jeb bush at that buck education, on things republicans have a good record, things like chaforters, merit pay, school choice, these things were republican ideas and governors like jeb bush and mitch daniels have been leading the way on. this the par

thankfully no injuries. > >>>>> jeb bush has a message for president owe bam may.op blaming my brother for the country's financial problems. >> i think it's time for him to move on. the guy was dealt a difficult plan no question about it. his policies have failed. rather than blame others we thought that was unbecoming over time you can't keep doing that. maybe have fresh solutions to the problems you face. >> jeb bush will be one of the speakers. >>> steven spielberg trying to land a movie deal. the daring navy seal raids that killed osama bin laden. the new york post reporting the director is in talks with the retired navy seal who wrote no new day. he has met with two other filmmakers. the book is expected to be published on september 11th. >>> a dream puerto rican vacation. she was looking for pictures near a water fall when she lost her balance and was swept away into a raging river. her friends say they watched helplessly unable to reach her. >>> talk about puppy love as a u.s. airman returns home from deployment and sees his dog again. >> hey. hey. hey baby.

we have jeb bush who will be a guest. but what about the other two mr. esidents of the united states? well, they made appearances last night in a slightly different way. >> integrity, honesty were never a scandal around his presidency. i think we forget the importance of that. they'll remember him for being a good honest president who got a lot of things done. i think the thing i take pride in is the integrity. >> history will remember him as a great president. not only was he well prepared for the job, but when the unexpected took place, he handled it with vision, clear strategy and calm nerves. >> steve: that's right part of the rnc video that aired at 7:50 eastern time and over in the hall, i understand everybody looking up, everybody remembering back to the administrations of 41 and 43. >> brian: you know what would have made that better? bill clinton. if you ever hear bill clinton talk about bush 41 and 43. >> steve: they're like brothers. >> brian: they've done speeches together. he will go up -- and goes, let me tell but george bush and what he did

. >> 13 after the hour jeb bush takes the stage at the rnc. he has harsh words for president obama. >> in the 4th year of your presidency a real leader would accept responsibility for his actions and you haven't done it. >> it doesn't stop there. we will have more. one of the prestigious colleges in our country caught in a cheating scandal. we have a look at mitt romney's speech. >> this president can tell us to be patient, this president can tell us it's someone else's fault, this president can tell us the next four years will set it right, but this president cannot tell you you are better off since he took office. >> almost 17 after the hour. here is quick headlines for you. the lacrosse player who murdered his girlfriend in a drunken rage will spend 23 years behind bars. a judge reducing the recommended sentence by 3 years. 25 harvard university students now under investigation accused of collaborating on a take home final exam this spring. each student will go before the university board those who are found guilty face year long suspension

one of the premier just is jeb bush, the republican governor of this state. jeb bush has been saying for quite some time that the republicans need to expand company to bring more people in. it is all about reaching out to voters and not alienating voters. he praises the ticket of indicative of that reaching out. where conservatives and moderates and those who want to be part of this great big tens can all share stewardship under this great big tent. governor bush was also telling me today, the one thing he is very tired of -- is a certain brother of his constantly getting blamed for all that is wrong. this is from earlier today with governor jeb bush reed look, the president in the past three years, almost four years, i think the american people are tired of blaming someone else. it happens to be my brother. i can't deny the fact that i'm objective about it. neil: for the president's argument, he said when i came into, and this was the debt i had. it is what it is. he was dealt a tough hand. but he has some policies that he could have improved the situation a

what jeb bush said is important.t in the last couple weeks has really been defined by its most extreme voices. congressman akin in missouri was a disaster, his comments around rape were a disaster for the republican party. i think you are going to see, if they do it right, some effort to at least moderate themselves somewhat. romney only has a little bit of flexibility here because he has to worry about his right but if he doesn't do that, if he doesn't move a little to the center, he will lose a lot of people. that's what jeb bush is so worried about. >> when you think about the republican platform on immigration this week, it is again, it's extreme but it reflects governor romney's position which is self-deportation. there's no suggestion, i think he's shifted his position slightly over the last month, saying he might consider a dream act, but outside of that, there's no real policy strategy to resolve this issue of immigration and this stance they've taken has proven so offensive to such a large demographic in the

jeb bush up on the podium now. this place is gearing up for really the biggest event of the whole convention. the public and insiders say do not look tonight for mitt romney to try to reinvent his personality or come up with a vastly different message, instead, they say, what he ought to do and what they expect him to do is show what some people call true mitt. he looked relaxed this afternoon appearing with paul ryan for a photo with gop staffers at the stage where he will speak tonight. but the pressure is on mitt romney. after seven years of running for president, finally winning the gop nomination, mitt romney reluctant to talk about his life, his finances, or his faith still has to introduce himself to many americans tonight. >> there is an extraordinary opportunity to say, i heard a lot about these guys but i want to learn what makes this guy particular. >> reporter: pollsters call it like ability and empathy. many voters don't think he cares about them. romney running mate, 42-year-old paul ryan joked last n

jeb bush is the brother of former president george bush and is there representing the bush family.vu.com has more coverage on the closing night of the republican national convention. just look for the rnc2012 tab and click the special section link. >>> state lawmakers september several bills to the governor's desk today. it provides overtime and meal breaks for housekeepers and other in home health providers. republicans criticized the bill as impractical. the bill sponsor tom amiano said regulatory details would still need to be worked out later. >>> another bill sent to the governor could help unemployed job seekers. the state assembly approved legislation that would prohibit employers to say in jab postings that applicants must be currently employed. it's making it difficult for people who lost their job by no fault of their own to find new jobs. the state senate approved a bill today that allows nurse practitioners, nurse mid-wives and physician assistants to perform aspiration abortion. that's when a suction tube is used to empty the uterus. it was set to expire this month. >>

jeb bush is the brother of former president george bush and is there representing the bush family.ktvu.com has more coverage on the closing night of the republican national convention. just look for the rnc2012 tab and click the special section link. >>> state lawmakers september several bills to the governor's desk today. it provides overtime and meal breaks for housekeepers and other in home health providers. republicans criticized the bill as impractical. the bill sponsor tom amiano said regulatory details would still need to be worked out later. >>> another bill sent to the governor could help unemployed job seekers. the state assembly approved legislation that would prohibit employers to say in jab postings that applicants must be currently employed. it's making it difficult for people who lost their job by no fault of their own to find new jobs. the state senate approved a bill today that allows nurse practitioners, nurse mid-wives and physician assistants to perform aspiration abortion. that's when a suction tube is used to empty the uterus. it was set to expire this month.

but his brother, the former governor of florida, jeb bush, stopped by to talk with us a moment ago. and i asked him about the silence about his presidential brother. >> i'm speaking tomorrow and i probably shouldn't say this on national news, maybe i won't say it, but i may say something nice about him. what the heck? >> reporter: and does it feel a little strange when he's not being mentioned? >> no. no, it doesn't. i think he's smart, my brother understands politics pretty well. the president has spent a lot of time and energy around this notion that i can't do anything about it, it's all bush's fault. now we're in year four of a presidency -- think back into american history. think of a president that is blaming his predecessor in fourth year. so, why encourage the bad behavior and i think my brother is smart to stay away. >> reporter: governor bush has also been an impassioned voice on the need for the republican party to change tone. he calls for inclusiveness and by the way, his wife, the mother of his three children, was born in mexico. you said recently and quoted here, the

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if you ask donald trump or jeb bush it is just getting started. both are here. welcome, everyone, a cast of characters and a parade unlike any you have seen, now, live from the republican national convention in tampa, florida, where they are not letting isaac stand in the way. things are just starting to heat up as the focus shifts to the financial storm that is brew as the debt clock raises toward $16 trillion. you will see at the love the debt clock. it is here in this arena and it is a constant reminder to all those here what the galvanizing issue is, all the spending. we will get into more detail with former florida governor jeb bush with a message to the president, one that is simple. lay off my brother. he is not alone. we are back to isaac, a big storm, for longer a direct threat to tampa but a monster storm. not officially a hurricane yet but now it is packing hurricane forts winds and stretching across 300 miles. the state of emergency now declared in at least four states including this one, florida's governor joins us on the phone. he was to speak here

jeb bush is calling for a change in tone.nd charlie crist from florida just endorsed president obama saying quote, but an element of their party has pitched so far to the extreme right on issues important to women, imgrants, seniors and students they've proven incapable for governing for the people. to the party has failed to demonstrate the kind of leadership or seriousness voters deserve. and the truth hurts. joining me now analyst richard wolffe. he's also the author of "revival: the struggle for survival inside the obama white house" and former virginia congressman thomas peirio who lost his house seat. he's now for american progress. let me start with you, richard. is the republican party trying to hide from its extremes? >> it's hard to hide when your plot form is what it is. what you're seeing now is a number of the smarter more strategic republicans know the party is way outside of where they need to be to be electable at a national level. we're not that extreme because we have a moderate nominee, right? so everything

a lot of speculation about someone else for the future, the former florida governor jeb bush, a very popular figure in the republican party. in 15 minutes i will speak to the former governor, also a surrogate for mitt romney and for now let's go back to soledad in new orleans. >> thank you very much. in new orleans and outside of new orleans like where we are in st. bernard parish and right over that wall plaquemines parish, lots of flooding. that flooding is the big story here. the storm is still plotting its way across the state and inundating the state with lots of rain. want to get right to rob at the port of new orleans. we have seen bands of rain come in and drench us and it stops again. that's an improvement from yesterday. >> yeah. you know, i tell you what, the arms of isaac are going to continue, the fingers of this storm are going to continue and moisture for the gulf of mexico and we're going to see sporadic squall lines that will at time just dump tremendous amounts of water not only on new orleans but across the mississippi gulf coast and central louisiana, so that will

hard as find a needle in a haystack but on sunday's episode of meet the press david gregory asked jeb bush if he was concerned about the current state of the republican party and the path that it's headed down take a listen to bush's response. i'm concerned about it over the long haul for sure we're going to graphics are changing and we have to change not necessarily our core beliefs but how we the tone of our message and the message and the intensity of that pressure believe it or not there was a time when the republican party wasn't filled with the radical far right climate change denying crazies and lawmakers of that ilk maybe jeb is right and the party will become a little more mainstream again in the near future the way things are looking now i wouldn't hold my breath the bad but pat rogers rogers a republican national committee official recently called out new mexico governor susanna martinez for meeting with a group of native americans rogers said the martinez had dishonored general george custer the nineteenth century military general who routinely slat slaughtered hundreds of nati

. >>> on yesterday's "meet the press," former florida governor jeb bush acknowledged the republican party needs to reach a wider audience to have long-term success. >> our demographics are changing. and we have to change not necessarily our core beliefs but how we -- the tone of our message and the message and the intensity of it for sure. i don't think that's going to have an impact in this election, though. so there's a gender gap in favor of president obama among women. and a dead heat, there's obviously going to be a gender gap in favor for men in favor of romney. this is going to be a close election. but long-term, conservative principles, if they're to be successful and implemented, there has to be a concerted effort to reach out to a much broader audience than we do today. >> with us now, msnbc "time" magazine senior political analyst mark halperin, co-author of "game change" about the 2008 campaign. mark, you really braved the storm to be here, my man, thank you. >> just call me linda richman. "coffee talk." >> the weather's made me verklemt. i'm doing this in a poncho. >> let's r

>> well, i want to pick up on my interview with governor jeb bush. he talks about reconnecting. it's an important word because it raises the question whether did romney lose the connection or did he have it? these conventions still matter because it's an opportunity for a candidate to have an hour of primetime television to give a speech directly to the american people who are still making up their mind. many of them who are tuning in to conventions. he does have to give something of himself here. he can be a hard guy to get to know. there's a sense, i think, that the romney team has that he's coming from behind, that's one of the reasons he took a risky choice in selecting paul ryan. that he's got to try to deal with the fact that there's so many attacks coming from the obama campaign both about whether he's out of touch or whether he's an extremist. he has to deal with some perceived weaknesses among womens, la feign ntinos and oth groups. >> let me pick up on women, and andrea the congressman akin flap didn't help republicans in terms of how they're perceived by women. how wi