Jeb Campaign Fires Back at Media Reports on ‘Stuff Happens’: ‘Sad and Beyond Craven’

Jeb Bush‘s campaign issued a pretty fiery statement in response to the media reports about Bush saying “stuff happens” in speaking about tragedy.

After Bush’s two-word comment was tweeted out, he was instantly pilloried all over Twitter and by various liberal websites for what was interpreted as a callous remark about the Oregon shooting. Even President Obama weighed in after hearing some of what Bush said.

And, of course, the Democrats already pounced:

A message for Jeb Bush: 380 Americans have been killed in 294 mass shootings in 2015 alone. "Stuff" doesn't just "happen." Inaction happens.

— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) October 2, 2015

Jeb Bush’s response to another mass shooting? “Stuff happens.” President Obama’s response to Jeb Bush? https://t.co/j19rqTIbBv

— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) October 2, 2015

For the record, you can watch Bush’s comment in context here:

Well, the Bush campaign put out a statement this afternoon firing back:

.@aebrandenburger statement pic.twitter.com/FkPGjx8AGO

— Tim Miller (@Timodc) October 2, 2015

UPDATE –– 6:21 pm EST: Bush himself also tweeted about the blowback he got:

Liberal Dems & some in media distorted my words to advance their agenda in wake of tragedy. It's wrong. Thx to those who set record straight

— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) October 2, 2015

More importantly, go here to support OR victims through the Greater Douglas United Way and Umpqua Bank Relief Fund: http://t.co/SmrxPUlNrb

— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) October 2, 2015

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