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Associated Press - February 4, 2010 9:14 PM ET
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) - 5 of the leading Republican candidates for governor have squared off in a debate, sparring over their conservative credentials on taxes.
State Rep. Austin Scott told U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal on Thursday that he should have cast more votes in Congress for a balanced budget. Deal fired back that Scott should "get his facts straight" and referenced his vote under former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine called for an end to the state income tax. Former Secretary of State Karen Handel and former state Senate President Pro Tem Eric Johnson said they opposed tax hikes.
The debate Thursday in Alpharetta was sponsored by Beacon Media.
Party primaries Georgia are July 20.
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