AMERICA: Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has not ruled out a White House run at the next Presidential election.

Jeb, the brother of George W Bush, who was president from 2001-09, and son of George H W Bush, who was in the White House from 1989-1993, said it was too early to seriously ponder a bid.

But the Republican added: "I have decided to defer any consideration of it until the proper time ... which is out more than a year from now, for sure. When I go through that process, I'll let you know."

He said he did not believe he would carry any "Bush baggage" into a possible presidential bid. He said his brother George's unpopular tenure would eventually be viewed more favourably.