Heilemann: Jeb Can Pull Off the Common Core Turnaround

Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, addressed education reform and Common Core standards, framing it as a civil rights issue. He aims to reframe the Common Core debate to appeal to conservative voters, emphasizing high educational standards as crucial for competing globally. Bush's speech is part of a broader strategy to build a center-right coalition if he runs for president, focusing on reducing partisanship in politics.

What is one of Jeb Bush's main vulnerabilities with conservative voters?

• His economic policies

• His endorsement of Common Core standards

• His stance on healthcare reform

• His views on foreign policy

How does Jeb Bush describe the issue of failing schools in his speech?

• As a minor local issue

• As a civil rights crisis

• As a financial problem

• As a technological challenge

What is Jeb Bush's proposed focus instead of Common Core in his speech?

• A conservative vision for education

• A financial investment in education

• A liberal vision for education

• A technological overhaul of schools

What is Jeb Bush's strategy if he decides to run for president?

• To build a center-right coalition

• To focus solely on education reform

• To avoid discussing education

• To focus on foreign policy

What concern do some people in the party have regarding education?

• The lack of technology in schools

• The federal control of education

• The high cost of education

• The lack of qualified teachers