John Carson
Carson earned his B.B.A. in accounting from Georgia State University in 1994 and his M.B.A. in finance from Kennesaw State University in 1998. His professional experience includes working in banking and commercial real estate finance.
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Economy, jobs & cost of living: “Freedom - Belief that the best government is limited government that doesn't encroach on our God-given and Constitutional rights. Furthermore, he believes free-thinking people, practicing self-government and conducting business in a free-market economy are the best hope for our state and our country.”
(Campaign website) Education & schools: “Protect our schools in Northeast Cobb and Southeast Cherokee while improving education in Georgia.”
(Campaign website) Economy, jobs & cost of living: “STOP OBAMACARE. Obamacare will bankrupt our small businesses and cause thousands of more job losses in Georgia. In addition, once implemented, Obamacare will add over $500 million to Georgia's state budget. We must do everything in our power in Georgia to fight implementation of Obama's socialized healthcare plan. It will kill jobs, destroy our healthcare system, and hurt our families.”
(Campaign website) Abortion & reproductive rights: “I am 100% pro-life (endorsed by Georgia Right to Life). You have my word, I will support efforts to protect life from conception to natural death, no matter what.”
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Dumont Walker earned a high school diploma from Nelson County High School and a bachelor's degree from Xavier University in 2005. His career experience includes working in marketing and communications.
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Education & schools: “My first job was cutting grass for a local college during the summer. It was physically demanding work that instilled in me a deep respect for manual labor, the dignity of earning a paycheck, and the importance of saving and planning for the future.”
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