Jeb Insists His Campaign Is ‘Not On Life Support’ After CNBC Debate

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Following a sub-par performance at the CNBC Republican presidential debate on Wednesday night, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush reassured supporters on Thursday that his campaign is still strong.

“It’s not on life support. We have the most money. We have the greatest organization. We’re doing fine,” he told reporters on Thursday at an event in New Hampshire.

He made the comments in front of a “Jeb Can Fix It” sign, as his campaign launches a tour with the new slogan.

Bush faced criticism after the debate over his attempt to call out Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) for his attendance record in the Senate. Rubio managed to turn Bush’s attack back around, and said, “The only reason you’re doing it now is because we’re running for the same position. Someone convinced you attacking me is going to help you.”

The former governor has also fallen in the polls recently and has made payroll cuts on his campaign.

He told supporters at an event in New Hampshire that he’s simply not a great entertainer.

“Look, there are two types of politicians. There the talkers and there the doers,” Bush said, according to the Washington Post. “I wish I could talk as well as some of the people on the stage, the big personalities on the stage, but I’m a doer.”

Watch Bush’s comments via CNN:

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