Obama at George W. Bush Presidential Center
U.S. President Barack Obama laughs alongside former first lady Barbara Bush during the dedication ceremony for the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas Photo: Reuters

This morning, former President George W. Bush prepared to open his library in Dallas, Texas. His mother Barbara told NBC's "Today" show that she opposed brother Jeb's presidential bid.

"I think it's a great country. There are a lot of great families, and it's not just four families or whatever. There are other people out there that are very qualified and we've had enough Bushes," she said as she sat next to George's twin daughters.

Her views conflict with her son George, who has said openly that he hopes his brother will run. She conceded that Jeb would make a great president, but recent polls show that voters think otherwise.

Jeb is trailing big tea party favorites Senators Marco Rubio of Florida and Rand Paul of Kentucky in the polls, according to Reuters.

Despite a weaker showing and differing opinions, Jeb has not formally announced an intent to run for president, telling CNN that he is not even going to think about it until after 2013.

The potential president already has a big support in his brother George, who spoke highly of him in an interview with ABC News.

"He would be a marvelous candidate if he chooses to do so," he said. "He doesn't need my counsel because he knows what it is, which is: 'run.' But whether he does or not is a very personal decision."

The opening of the library caused constituents and politicians alike to begin asking questions about another possible Bush in the future, and has returned the limelight on the family -- especially regarding George W. Bush's presidency, which reflected strong, traditional Republican values being challenged by the tea party.

The George W. Bush Presidential Center will detail the 43rd president's term from 2001-2009, emphasizing three major controversies: the 9/11 attacks, the wars on Afghanistan and Iraq, and the 2008 financial crisis.

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