Gov. Nathan Deal: Definition of the day: “fiscal conservative”

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Definition of the day: “fiscal conservative”

Deal’s track record is one of fiscal responsibility; Carter’s shows just the opposite

In a recent interview, President Jimmy Carter said his grandson is a “fiscal conservative.” Given Senator Jason Carter’s record, we decided to take a closer look.

A fiscal conservative is defined as an “advocate the avoidance of deficit spending, the reduction of overall government spending and national debt, and ensuring balanced budgets.”

* But Senator Jason Carter wants to grow government spending, not cut it.

* He voted against Deal’s balanced budget this year.

* Carter advocates an Arkansas-style Medicaid expansion, leaving Georgia taxpayers on the hook for costly overruns.

* He wants to increase education spending by $1 billion, but won’t say where the money would come from.

* He didn’t stand up for Georgians when he took a walk on the income tax cap.

* Carter says he won’t raise your taxes…right now. Watch the video.

Senator Jason Carter may claim he’s a fiscal conservative, but his record proves otherwise.

Georgians can count on Gov. Nathan Deal to safeguard taxpayer dollars, eliminate waste and cut spending. To that end, Deal has:

* Balanced the budget for four years while cutting taxes

* Implemented sweeping tax reforms to benefit all Georgians

* Kept taxes low-Georgia enjoys one of the lowest tax burdens in the country

* Cut government spending while creating more than 250,000 private sector jobs

* Grown our Rainy Day Fund by more than $700 million

* Maintained Georgia’s AAA bond rating

Deal’s record as a fiscal conservative has helped to create more than 250,000 jobs, reduced unemployment to its lowest rate in 7 years, and allowed Georgia to become the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business.