No Way to Pick a President

The media focus on Jeb Bush's finances is a testament to its bias. Let's talk about his qualifications. The 2016 U.S. presidential contest is underway. First out of the GOP gate is former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, the son of one ex-president of the United States and the brother of another. Bush recently announced he will "actively explore" a White House bid.

Rather than consider the reasons why he might make a good president or engage in an in-depth analysis of the eight years he spent as chief executive of...