Jeb Bush In Miami For Presidential Campaign Field Office Opening
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CORAL GABLES (CBSMiami) – Jeb Bush made an appearance in South Florida Saturday for the opening of his campaign office in Coral Gables.
The former Florida Governor took jabs at rival Donald Trump, who said Bush should speak English while in the United States. Trump wasn't Jeb's only target.
Dozens of Jeb Bush supporters packed inside the building off SW 8th Street and 54th Avenue which will now house the Jeb 2016 Miami field office.
"This is a day to open up our campaign headquarters so that I can become the next president of the United States," said Bush.
It is at that building where volunteers will help with the former Florida Governor's quest to become the next President of the United States.
The size of the crowd packed inside the building was more than the air conditioning could handle. But despite people sweating through their clothing and fanning themselves to try to stay cool, their enthusiasm was not dampened.
"He knows his job. He has support. He has us," said Bush supporter Rosy Arocha.
"It's a critical time in our nation's history and I believe that the next president really needs to be one that is ready to lead this nation in a new direction," said Bush supporter Antonio Cejas.
Also on hand for the opening were Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.).
"I know that this community will deliver a primary victory for Jeb Bush on March 15th," said Bush.
Bush, who greeted the crowd of supporters in Spanish, immediately took a jab at Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump for the billionaire's criticism over not sticking to English on the campaign trail.
"Mr. Trump said I can't speak Spanish in the United States," Bush told the crowd in Spanish, which was followed by boos from supporters.
Bush also criticized the Obama administration's domestic and foreign policies.
"Under President Obama and Hillary Clinton, we now have the American flag in Havana with nothing in return," said Bush. "President Obama does not believe in American leadership. He does not believe America's leadership and strength in the world for good."
The crowd, made up of supporters, campaign staffers and office staff members, also drew people like Bernard Jennings, who's undecided as to which Presidential candidate he would support.
"It's time to open up our eyes and make an informed decision," said Jennings.
Bush is scheduled to appear with 10 other leading Republican presidential candidates for the second Republican presidential primary debate in California on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
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