Game-changer? Jeb Bush weighs in for Connie Mack in GOP Senate primary

by George Bennett | June 6th, 2012

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Former Gov. Jeb Bush has endorsed Rep. Connie Mack in the Republican U.S. Senate primary, Mack’s campaign announced this afternoon.

Along with Sen. Marco Rubio, who has not endorsed in the primary, Bush is the most sought-after endorsement in Florida Republican politics.

Here’s Bush’s statement, released by the Mack campaign: “Connie Mack is the principled conservative that the people of Florida deserve representing them in the U.S. Senate. Connie has the courage, conservative values, experience and determination to confront the tough issues facing our nation. We must return conservatives to the majority in the U.S. Senate. Connie is the person Floridians need in Washington working with Senator Marco Rubio to reduce our national debt and limit out-of-control spending.”

Mack has been locked in a bitter Republican primary against former appointed Sen. George LeMieux, who has repeatedly attacked Mack’s character. Former Rep. Dave Weldon and businessman Mike McCalister are also pursuing the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson.

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6 Responses to “Game-changer? Jeb Bush weighs in for Connie Mack in GOP Senate primary”

1. KimKay Says:
   June 6th, 2012 at 3:29 pm

   Connie Mack is dumb as dirt. Easy to understand why Jeb! would endorse him.

2. David Says:
   June 6th, 2012 at 3:46 pm

   Jeb, you’ve already punished the State of Florida enough. Please keep your opinions to yourself. I’d vote for Richard Nixon before I voted for you, or for anyone you endorse.

3. josey Says:
   June 6th, 2012 at 4:27 pm

   Any middle class families voting Republican need to have their heads examined.
   imho

4. ELC Says:
   June 6th, 2012 at 4:30 pm

   ANYONE BUT BILL NELSON. I personally don’t care who gets elected as long as Bill Nelson is out the door. Simple as that.

5. Ruby Says:
   June 6th, 2012 at 4:32 pm

   PLEEZE! A Jeb Bush endorsement is the Kiss of Death. Any Bush endorsement come to think of it is the Kiss of Death. Connie Mack should run for the hills-because a Bush is not an endorsement for your side.

6. Einstein Says:
   June 6th, 2012 at 4:38 pm

   Josie, You hit the nail on the head. How Republicans can get working people to vote for them is beyond comprehension. Probably why they invoke morality and religion so much. It’s the only way to get people to vote against their own personal financial interest. And do it with a smile. Pure genius.