Will Jeb Bush Drop Out After South Carolina? We Might Just Have Seen His Last Hurrah

(bustle.com) - Former Florida governor Jeb Bush has doled out over $100 million on his presidential campaign — but according to the polls, it hasn't been paying off. The Republican candidate has raised more money and spent more of it than any other GOP candidate in the race. However, the financial support hasn't been matched by voters and these upcoming elections may be the last straw. If he doesn't win big in the Nevada caucuses and South Carolina primary, Bush might choose to drop out of the presidential race.

One of the most telltale signs of the candidate's potential withdrawal is his recruitment of his older brother and former two-term president George W. Bush, who joined him on the campaign trail in South Carolina. Though the move initially came across as a confident rally call, it may represent Bush's last "hurrah" and his final attempt at garnering some much needed support. Before dropping out, candidates want to ensure that they are remembered for their valiant efforts. They want to exit the stage with a bow and go out with a bang. But, leading up to the primary, Bush is going to face some personal advantages and disadvantages in the "first in the south" state that will undeniably help determine whether or not he can pull through.

Nationally, according to RealClearPolitics, Bush is polling in last place at just four and a half percent support. Among South Carolina voters, he fares slightly better, coming in fourth place at 10 percent support. The polls suggest that his closest competitors in the state are Rubio, who has 16.8 percent support and Kasich, who polls a fraction of a point beneath Bush. Though the candidate is polling low, South Carolina certainly isn't hopeless. Read more.