Roy Barnes 2010

If you're a Republican who wants a Governor that will lead with fiscal conservatism, common-sense leadership, and strong Georgia values--then this page is for you.

Roy's record on balancing the budget, creating jobs, and fighting tax hikes is clear.  As Governor, he created 235,000 jobs and left the state with a $700 million surplus.  Throughout his entire public service career, Roy has always been a champion for tax cuts.  Unlike Congressman Deal, who voted for the largest tax hike in Georgia's history, Roy pushed through the largest property tax cut in Georgia's history.

Georgia was experiencing a serious economic downturn during Roy's first term--much like the one our state is experiencing now.  Roy addressed the situation head on without raising taxes, laying off state employees or teachers, cutting HOPE scholarships, or reducing property tax rebates.  Instead, Roy implemented a hiring freeze in all areas but law enforcement, and a prioritized system of cuts to programs and services.  In 2002, the Cato Institute praised Roy's long record of fiscal responsibility, and rated him third among the nation's governors on tax and spending frugality.  Roy did it once and he can do it again--no on-the-job training required.

"Right now, Georgia is falling behind and more than ever before, we must elect a true fiscal conservative who doesn't need on-the-job training to begin the task of making Georgia work again on day one.  That's why I'm a proud Republican for Roy."
-State Representative Bob Lane (R-Statesboro)

On September 28, former Houston County Commissioner Larry Snellgrove talked about why he is a Republican for Roy:

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On September 23, Roy 2010 announced its Republicans for Roy Steering Committee.  Click here to read more.

REPUBLICANS FOR ROY STEERING COMMITTEE:
Mr. Curtis B. Avery, Jr. - Retired Cattle Farmer, Harris County
Dr. Gale Buchanan - Former U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture, Cook County
Mr. Carlton E. Joyce – Attorney, Chatham County
Honorable Bob Lane - State Representative, Bulloch County
Mr. Clint Murphy - Former Southeastern Deputy Campaign Manager for McCain/Palin, Former Political Director for Karen Handel, Chatham County
Mr. Martin Nesmith - Local Businessman, Evans County
Honorable Steve Roberts – County Commissioner, Berrien County
Honorable Larry Snellgrove - Former County Commissioner, Houston County
Honorable Charles B. “Charlie” Tanksley – Former State Senator, Cobb County
Mrs. Lisa Underwood - Former GAE Republican Caucus Co-Chair, Lee County
Mr. Jeff Wainwright - Past President of Georgia Peach Council, Taylor County