Jeb Bush: 'Charlie Crist Should Be Ashamed' of Ad Attacking Rubio

Former Gov. Jeb Bush took Gov. Charlie Crist to task for a new television ad, accusing Marco Rubio, the governors Republican rival in the U.S. Senate election, of looking to slash Social Security benefits.

Charlie Crist should be ashamed of his false attack against Marco Rubio on Social Security, said Bush in a statement sent out by the Rubio campaign. Charlie Crist is purposely trying to scare seniors in order to win votes.

The fact is, Marco Rubio will protect Social Security, added Bush. His own mother relies on Social Security and he has repeatedly stated that he would not support or propose any benefit reductions for current retirees or people who are close to retirement.

Charlie Crist used to believe that scaring seniors to win votes was wrong, said Bush. I know this firsthand because in 1995 he spoke out forcefully in my defense when the very same kind of false attacks were made against me. It is sad that he has become so enamored with winning political office that he has abandoned the very principles that steered him into public service in the first place. I am disappointed, but cant say I am surprised.