May 27, 2012 A BIGSMOKE REPORT. According to Thanatopsis “Topper” Barmash, spokesperson for former Florida governor Jeb Bush and a direct descendent of William Cullen Bryant, his boss may be taking a drastic step. “The governor views his name as an impediment to becoming Mitt Romney’s running mate this year,” Topper explained. Recently his boss considered several alternatives. They included: Reagan, Kennedy and Roosevelt. Eventually he came up with his choice and has notified the Romney people. His choice: Orville