Former Georgia Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux is spearheading a new initiative to address the escalating national debt. The newly launched Concord Action, an arm of the Concord Coalition, aims to mobilize grassroots support for a fiscally responsible national budget. Bourdeaux, who served in the House of Representatives and has experience balancing budgets at the state level, will serve as the organization's president and executive director.
In an interview, Bourdeaux highlighted the urgency of the situation, citing the current $36 trillion national debt and projections of an additional $25 trillion added in the coming years. She emphasized the strain this debt places on critical national priorities, with interest payments exceeding spending on defense and Medicare. Bourdeaux stressed the importance of bipartisan cooperation in addressing the debt, drawing on her experience working with Republican leadership in Georgia to balance the state budget during the Great Recession.
Concord Action plans to engage the public through digital campaigns, newsletters, and town halls to build momentum for change. The organization’s launch coincides with upcoming budget negotiations and the looming threat of a government shutdown, underscoring the timeliness of their mission. Bourdeaux pointed to the recent rise in inflation and interest rates as evidence of the debt's impact on everyday Americans, highlighting the public's concern about the issue.
Carolyn Bourdeaux will lead the Concord Coalition's new fiscal responsibility advocacy group, Concord Action, focused on lowering America’s $36 trillion national debt.
Carolyn Bourdeaux speaks at a campaign event.
Bourdeaux's initiative aims to pressure Congress to balance the budget.
