Jeb Bush Endorses Connie Mack to Take on Bill Nelson

On Wednesday, former Gov. Jeb Bush announced that he was backing U.S. Rep. Connie Mack to take on Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in November.

Connie Mack is the principled conservative that the people of Florida deserve representing them in the U.S. Senate, Bush said in a statement. 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.

I am truly humbled to receive the support of Governor Bush, a man whose service and dedication to this state serves as an example to anyone in public service," Mack said. His tireless efforts on behalf of Floridas children, particularly in the area of education, are unmatched, and his strong support in communities across Florida is a testament to his leadership ability. It is an honor to call Jeb Bush a friend. I thank him for his support and his leadership, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with him in the months and years ahead.