Jeb Bush Resigns From All Board Memberships — Including His Own Foundation

Story by the Associated Press; curated by Oliver Darcy.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeb Bush has resigned all of his board memberships — both nonprofit and business — in a move that signals growing interest in a 2016 presidential run.

BREAKING WaPo exclusive: Jeb Bush resigns all corporate and non-profit board memberships, incl his own foundation https://t.co/nhDClZud5o

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An aide says the former Florida governor stepped down from his remaining board memberships on Wednesday, the last day of the year. It's a continuation of a process that began in December when Bush announced plans to actively explore a White House bid.

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush hands out items for Holiday Food Baskets to those in need outside the Little Havana offices of CAMACOL, the Latin American Chamber of Commerce on December 17, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Spokesman Kristi Campbell calls Bush's review of his business interests "a natural next step as he turns his focus to gauging whether there is support for a potential candidacy."

Bush is seen as an early favorite of the Republican establishment as the next presidential primary season begins.

He remains a partner in Jeb Bush and Associates, his business consulting company.

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