There have been several reports in the press that April Ponnuru has signed up to work for Jeb Bush’s shop. The Ponnurus are friends of ours, but even in the unhappy event that that weren’t true I would be thrilled for Governor Bush and his organization.

I had the pleasure to work with April and the YG Network, for which April is Policy Director, as a contributor to Room to Grow, the volume of policy essays that had quite a few people talking. We’re currently working together on a new YG project, too. Stay tuned. Peter Wehner of the Ethics and Public Policy Center describes April’s work with YG as “vital” to “reform conservativism.” I couldn’t agree more.

Vital. Foundational. Instrumental. And she makes it fun, too.

In April, Governor Bush is getting a longtime Hill aide and NR alum; a savvy, hard-working, plugged-in team player — one of the most talented members of the conservative movement I know. And certainly one of the best to have as a dinner companion.

I’d be happy for any campaign that landed April.