Adam Hasner Takes Aim at Federal Spending, Obama and Bill Nelson

Former House Majority Leader Adam Hasner unveiled a new web ad over the weekend, linking Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson to President Barack Obama and calling for more fiscal restraint from the federal government. Hasner is not the only candidate in the Republican primary field looking to take Nelson on that is hammering Washington for out-of-control fiscal priorities -- former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux and state Senate President Mike Haridopolos have also been calling for a balanced budget.

The federal government borrows more than $4 billion a day, Hasner wrote supporters on Monday. Our national debt is on the verge of exceeding its statutory limit of $14.29 trillion and is expected to exceed $16 trillion by the end of the year.And amid this backdrop, Congress was only able to cut $38 billion from the current year's budget. In the context of the challenges we face, this is not even close to being enough.

Bill Nelson, Barack Obama, congressional Democrats -- and yes, too many Republicans -- have been on a spending spree that will burden generations of Americans, added Hasner. Cutting spending and attacking our debt isn't just about making tough choices, it's about securing the American Dream and preserving it for future generations.

Hasner is also pushing a petition calling for fiscal responsibility from the federal government.