Tommy Thompson Endorses Jeb Bush
It's the latest marker in the scramble to pick up Scott Walker's supporters.
Tommy Thompson campaigns for U.S. Senate on Oct. 5, 2012 in Racine, Wisconsin.
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Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson said he'll back Jeb Bush's Republican presidential campaign after Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker ended his bid.
“Governor Bush is a proven reformer who has the executive experience to lead our country,” Thompson said in a statement to Bloomberg. “I am confident Jeb has the leadership skills we need in the White House in order to bring real reform to Washington, create an environment for job growth and make sure America is a strong world leader. Jeb’s record of helping Floridians is emblematic of his passion and work ethic and I know he will be able to do the same for all Americans.”