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| George P Bush takes step to continuing family's political dynasty | George P Bush takes step to continuing family's political dynasty |
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| George P Bush, the nephew of George W Bush and grandson of George Bush Snr, is to run for Texas land commissioner next year, hoping to continue his family's political dynasty. | George P Bush, the nephew of George W Bush and grandson of George Bush Snr, is to run for Texas land commissioner next year, hoping to continue his family's political dynasty. |
| He filed paperwork on Tuesday indicating his intention to run for a position which is often a popular stepping stone to higher posts. The job is a powerful one as the office administers state-owned lands and mineral resources. | He filed paperwork on Tuesday indicating his intention to run for a position which is often a popular stepping stone to higher posts. The job is a powerful one as the office administers state-owned lands and mineral resources. |
| Bush, the son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush, has been active in politics for years. Last summer, the 36-year-old attorney was promoted to deputy finance chairman of the Texas Republican party. | Bush, the son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush, has been active in politics for years. Last summer, the 36-year-old attorney was promoted to deputy finance chairman of the Texas Republican party. |
| He is considered a rising star among conservative Hispanics and is a fluent Spanish speaker; his mother, Columba, is originally from Mexico. | He is considered a rising star among conservative Hispanics and is a fluent Spanish speaker; his mother, Columba, is originally from Mexico. |
| Hispanics accounted for two-thirds of Texas' population growth over the past decade and now make up 35% of the state's population. They tend to vote overwhelmingly Democratic in a usually Republican region. | Hispanics accounted for two-thirds of Texas' population growth over the past decade and now make up 35% of the state's population. They tend to vote overwhelmingly Democratic in a usually Republican region. |
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