Declaring a singular focus on a potential White House bid, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush released thousands of emails and the first chapter of a related e-book to highlight what he calls a compassionate leadership style and deep conservative credentials.



Bush posted about 275,000 emails on his website from his time as Florida governor from 1999-2007.



He writes: "I knew the best ideas didn't come from 'Mount Tallahassee' – as I sometimes called the state capital. They came from the human potential of our diverse communities."



He also comments on the emails he received saying: "I got a lot of advice – some of it very helpful, and some that I’m still scratching my head."



Bush has yet to announce his political intentions, but he has been among the most aggressive GOP presidential prospects in recent weeks. He continues to court top political donors across the country, while reviving and expanding a political machine that was largely dormant in the eight years since he left the Florida governor's mansion.



He recently launched the "Right to Rise" political action committee to serve as a vehicle for a potential campaign.



The Associated Press contributed to this story

