While the candidates in the Republican primary to take on U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson are starting to take off the gloves against each other, former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux took aim at the Democratic incumbent on Wednesday.

“When I was in the Senate, I voted against Obamacare and backed the legal challenge to it. Senator Bill Nelson voted for Obamacare and was one of its most outspoken cheerleaders,” noted LeMieux. “I voted against Obamacare because I believe that Washington, D.C., should respect the Constitution, our individual liberty, and states’ rights. I believe the legislation is irresponsible, as our nation faces a $14 trillion debt, and I know Obamacare is hindering job growth and our economic recovery.

“Promises that were made by supporters, such as lower health-care costs, expanded choice, and the ability to keep your current provider, are all proving untrue. In fact, Obamacare is raising health-care premiums and reducing choice, while as many as 78 million Floridians will lose their employer health coverage,” added LeMieux. “Today, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing oral arguments on Florida’s challenge to Obamacare. Obamacare and its individual mandate is an unconstitutional violation of both states’ rights and our individual rights and I am confident that it will be overturned, as Judge Roger Vinson ruled last October. Floridians and all Americans will be better off for it.”