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Jeb Bush says a state representative who has repeatedly used the �n-word� should step down. Hialeah Republican Ralph Arza left a profanity and racial-epithet-laced voice mail for another lawmaker over the weekend. He was accused of using similar language during the legislative session last spring to describe Miami�s school superintendent. Democrats and Republican leaders in the House have urged Arza to step down, and now Jeb Bush is adding his name to the growing chorus.

�Yes, I think he should,” Bush said. “I think he should resign because he�s going to be expelled, for starters. He might as well do it gracefully. It�s heartbreaking. I know another Ralph Arza. The one who�s passionate about education reform and fun-loving. I�ve not seen the dark side of Ralph Arza. And I just don�t sees how he gets beyond where he is right now without resigning and dealing with these issues in a less public setting.�

If Arza steps down before the election, a Republican committee will be able to appoint a replacement to run in the election. Arza�s only opponent is a write-in candidate.