George W Bush is back in the political limelight after a long hiatus to support brother Jeb’s campaign to become president number 45.
Number 43 made an appearance Monday at a South Carolina rally, the state he won in 2000 after beating Senator John McCain.
South Carolina, the next state for Republicans, is seen as crucial for Bush’s chances following a disappointing fourth-place finish in New Hampshire.
43 brought up “name-calling” in the election, before quoting their father, number 41.
“Labels are for soup cans,” said W.
He added the US did not need a president “who mirrors and inflames our frustration”.
“If being president of the United States makes me part of the establishment, well I proudly carry that label,” he said, before praising his brother’s experience and demeanor. “In my experience, the strongest person usually isn’t the loudest in the room.”
W also brought up 9/11 to remind the crowd that a president may face unexpected crises and mentioned Jeb’s “calm resolve”, which presumably is kind of like 43’s “seven minutes of silence” after he was told about the second attack.