Documents Show Expensive Tastes of Jeb Bush’s Wife

The Washington Post looks at Columba Bush’s fondness for shopping.

“Jeb Bush’s political team insisted that her tastes and shopping habits should not be an issue…That kind of spending, though well within his means, may present a challenge for Jeb Bush as he prepares for a presidential run with a message that the playing field between rich and poor is not fair or level.”

“While spouses are not on the ballot, they too find their lifestyles the focus of curiosity — and, frequently, partisan attack. Americans view a candidate’s family as an indicator of how closely connected he or she is to average people.”