Federal deficit and national debt

“Require Congress to balance the budget and stop adding to the debt.”

“Annie’s the only one with a published plan to reduce our national debt and cut taxes for working families.”

“Andy was driven by a cause – to restore the American Dream, save America from bankruptcy, and keep the American people safe with peace through strength.”

“I believe in fiscal discipline and living within our means. Our nation can’t keep borrowing from the future—we need to get serious about spending restraint and work toward a balanced budget.”

“While Tom Kean Jr. cozies up to groups trying to privatize these programs and gives tax handouts to billionaires, I am going to fight to get our deficit under control and invest in Social Security and Medicare.”

“The 2017 Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act handed massive breaks to billionaires and big corporations, exploding the national debt and leaving working families to pick up the tab. Repealing those giveaways could raise over $1.5 trillion – enough to lower the debt, expand healthcare, and strengthen the safety net without raising taxes on working people.”

“As a fiscal conservative who believes government spending is out-of-control, Jerry has consistently voted against wasteful spending in Congress and he supported the largest deficit reduction and spending cuts ever voted on by Congress.”

“Our country’s debt is out of control. DOGE continues to root out wasteful spending and corruption in our federal government. We must keep doing so and restore fiscal sanity before it’s too late.”

“He will fight wasteful spending, demand greater accountability from federal agencies, support efforts to eliminate fraud and duplication, and work toward reducing the national debt without breaking promises made to seniors and veterans.”

“Our nation’s debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”

“Over my career in Congress, I have cosponsored balanced budget amendments, authored federal budgets that tackle run-away deficit spending, and recently voted for H.J. Res. 139, which would amend the Constitution to require Congress to balance the federal budget.”

“Our national debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”

“Jake has a full plan to take on fraud, tackle the national debt, support term limits, and refuse money from Corporate PACs.”

“It was clear that I am the only candidate in the race that will stop the tariffs and endless wars, take on the ballooning national debt, and invest in our rural clinics and public schools.”

“This national debt problem that we have is core to the affordability argument, and so it really feels like it’s time to start taking this seriously in a way that politicians from both parties haven’t”

“As a math teacher, I believe parties have been reckless with the budget and our tax dollars. I’ll support a balanced budget amendment and I’ll vote against raising the debt ceiling until the budget is balanced, so that we finally take the $40+ trillion national debt seriously.”

“Require Congress to balance the budget and stop adding to the debt.”

“I believe in fiscal discipline and living within our means. Our nation can’t keep borrowing from the future—we need to get serious about spending restraint and work toward a balanced budget.”

“As a small-businessman, Jerry Carl believes Washington needs to live within its means, just like families and small-businesses do every day. That’s why he supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution and believes Members of Congress should go without pay until they balance the budget.”

“Johnny believes in economic freedom, American workers, freedom from government overreach, and ensuring the federal government lives within its means. Johnny knows that the key to real economic growth is through small government conservative policies that he has championed in the Tennessee House.”

“Johnny believes that if Tennessee families and the State have to balance their budget, the federal government should too.”

“Families and businesses have to live within budgets, and Charlie believes the federal government should do the same.”

“Support a Balanced Budget”

“Jake highlighted his strong commitment to making the federal budget add up.”

“The article highlighted Jake’s support for a balanced budget amendment, how he will not vote to raise the debt ceiling until the budget is balanced, and his plans to crack down on government waste, fraud, and abuse.”

“As a math teacher, I believe parties have been reckless with the budget and our tax dollars. I’ll support a balanced budget amendment and I’ll vote against raising the debt ceiling until the budget is balanced, so that we finally take the $40+ trillion national debt seriously.”

“In Congress, Jessica will fight to restore fiscal sanity, balance the budget, and pay down the national debt so that we don’t leave our children and grandchildren permanently indebted to China and the rest of the world.”

“Washington’s addiction to spending is bankrupting future generations. I will support efforts to restore fiscal discipline that champions regular order in appropriations, advocates for a return to balanced budgets and holds government agencies accountable for every taxpayer dollar.”

“Our national debt has surpassed $40 trillion and continues to climb. Retired Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher recognizes the threat this poses to our country, and she wants voters to know that balancing the budget and bolstering a strong U.S. economy is a top priority for her. In a new ad up on air today, she compares her values to those of Lauren Boebert.”

“I believe in fiscal discipline and living within our means. Our nation can’t keep borrowing from the future—we need to get serious about spending restraint and work toward a balanced budget.”

“As a fiscal conservative who believes government spending is out-of-control, Jerry has consistently voted against wasteful spending in Congress and he supported the largest deficit reduction and spending cuts ever voted on by Congress.”

“It’s past time to put a stop to out of control government spending that acts to drive up everyday costs for American families and our national debt.”

“Our country’s debt is out of control. DOGE continues to root out wasteful spending and corruption in our federal government. We must keep doing so and restore fiscal sanity before it’s too late.”

“Washington cannot spend and borrow its way to prosperity. Charlie will fight inflationary federal spending, unnecessary regulations, and policies that raise the cost of energy and doing business.”

“He will fight wasteful spending, demand greater accountability from federal agencies, support efforts to eliminate fraud and duplication, and work toward reducing the national debt without breaking promises made to seniors and veterans.”

“Our nation’s debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”

“Our national debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”

“End the Cycle of Reckless Spending & Control the Debt”

“This debt will crush our country if we don’t act now, get the reckless spending under control, and re-evaluate our tax base to begin paying down this debt in a meaningful way. I refuse to leave this to my children and grandchildren to solve.”

“Every family and business in Southwest Florida lives within its means. Washington should too. I'll vote to cut waste and balance the budget.”

“And we must address the national deficit, which has reached $41 trillion under Perry’s leadership. I will prioritize cutting wasteful government spending and make sure your taxpayer dollars are not abused.”

“I believe in fiscal discipline and living within our means. Our nation can’t keep borrowing from the future—we need to get serious about spending restraint and work toward a balanced budget.”

“Restore Fiscal Sanity & Bring Down Inflation”

“We need more fiscal responsibility in Washington, and I’ll bring my red pen with me to Congress.”

“RESTORE FISCAL SANITY”

“Our country’s debt is out of control. DOGE continues to root out wasteful spending and corruption in our federal government. We must keep doing so and restore fiscal sanity before it’s too late.”

“Restoring Fiscal Responsibility to Congress”

“In Congress, Jessica will fight to restore fiscal sanity, balance the budget, and pay down the national debt so that we don’t leave our children and grandchildren permanently indebted to China and the rest of the world.”

“Washington’s addiction to spending is bankrupting future generations. I will support efforts to restore fiscal discipline that champions regular order in appropriations, advocates for a return to balanced budgets and holds government agencies accountable for every taxpayer dollar.”

“America is approaching $40 trillion in national debt. That should concern every citizen regardless of political party. Washington has spent decades spending money it does not have while passing the consequences to future generations. Fiscal responsibility is not a campaign slogan. It is an obligation. We need leaders willing to make difficult decisions and restore accountability to the federal government.”

“END CORRUPTION. STOP WASTE. RESTORE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.”

“Our national debt is crushing us, and we are suffering from a real lack of leadership in Washington when it comes to this problem. I refuse to leave this burden to my children and grandchildren – we need to face this head on and make responsible decisions about where our money goes.”

“Trever supports limited government, fiscal responsibility, secure borders, and the protection of constitutional freedoms, including religious liberty and the right to keep and bear arms.”

“Responsibly manage our deficits and debts so we leave a stronger, more stable future for the next generation.”

“Require Congress to balance the budget and stop adding to the debt.”

“As a small-businessman, Jerry Carl believes Washington needs to live within its means, just like families and small-businesses do every day. That’s why he supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution and believes Members of Congress should go without pay until they balance the budget.”

“I cosponsored H.J.Res.22, which would amend the Constitution to require a balanced budget.”

“I am Oklahoma proud – if a balanced budget is good for the Oklahoma Constitution, it is necessary for the U.S. Constitution.”

“Over my career in Congress, I have cosponsored balanced budget amendments, authored federal budgets that tackle run-away deficit spending, and recently voted for H.J. Res. 139, which would amend the Constitution to require Congress to balance the federal budget.”

“The article highlighted Jake’s support for a balanced budget amendment, how he will not vote to raise the debt ceiling until the budget is balanced, and his plans to crack down on government waste, fraud, and abuse.”

“As a math teacher, I believe parties have been reckless with the budget and our tax dollars. I’ll support a balanced budget amendment and I’ll vote against raising the debt ceiling until the budget is balanced, so that we finally take the $40+ trillion national debt seriously.”

“Central Florida families cannot spend without limits, ignore the bill, and leave the balance to their children. Congress should not be allowed to do it either. Joe supports a balanced budget amendment requiring Washington to live within its means, confront wasteful spending, and make honest decisions about national priorities. The national debt clock should be a warning, not a scoreboard.”

“While Tom Kean Jr. cozies up to groups trying to privatize these programs and gives tax handouts to billionaires, I am going to fight to get our deficit under control and invest in Social Security and Medicare.”

“The 2017 Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act handed massive breaks to billionaires and big corporations, exploding the national debt and leaving working families to pick up the tab. Repealing those giveaways could raise over $1.5 trillion – enough to lower the debt, expand healthcare, and strengthen the safety net without raising taxes on working people.”

“He will fight wasteful spending, demand greater accountability from federal agencies, support efforts to eliminate fraud and duplication, and work toward reducing the national debt without breaking promises made to seniors and veterans.”

“If we manage our federal debt through a balance of economic growth, changes to the tax code, and a more efficient government, we can protect these vital programs and make them stronger for the future.”

“The 2017 Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act handed massive breaks to billionaires and big corporations, exploding the national debt and leaving working families to pick up the tab. Repealing those giveaways could raise over $1.5 trillion – enough to lower the debt, expand healthcare, and strengthen the safety net without raising taxes on working people.”

“We can afford to fix big problems in this country, and we don’t have to go deeper into debt to do it. We just need the richest people in this country to carry their own weight, just like the rest of us.”

“The tax code is riddled with loopholes that reward wealth over work and allow those at the top to avoid paying what they owe. Meanwhile, working families and small businesses carry the burden, and we’re building up debt at a level that’s going to bankrupt our kids and grandkids.”

“Why does this matter? Because right now, we’re racking up levels of deficits and debt that are going to crush our economy in the long-run. We’re literally borrowing from our kids to fund loopholes for the ultra-wealthy today.”

“While corporations and billionaires get trade deals, government bailouts and tax breaks, Ohio’s safety nets and public schools get gutted in the name of deficit reduction.”