George Allen in The Washington Times

On Budget & Economy: Stimulus spending failed to create promised jobs

Radtke lambasted Allen during the debate for his Senate spending record. "When I left the Senate, the annual deficit was about $160 billion, on the course to getting to a balanced budget," he said afterward. "Talk about how much of spending is being borrowed, and the estimates are about 33 cents of every dollar is being borrowed. In 2006, it was 5.9 cents--an exponential increase in spending. This stimulus spending was promised to create all these jobs and has not." Source: Washington Times on 2012 Virginia GOP primary Senate debate Apr 28, 2012

On Energy & Oil: Energy independence instead of cap-and-trade

Former Sen. George Allen stuck to a mostly positive message of economic growth, energy independence and individual freedom Allen did not pull punches when criticizing items like Obama's health care overhaul, the cap-and-trade energy proposal supported by many Democrats, or "Washington liberals."

Tea party activist Jamie Radtke lambasted Mr. Allen during the debate for his spending record in the U.S. Senate--as she has done since entering the race.

Source: Washington Times on 2012 Virginia GOP primary Senate debate Apr 28, 2012

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