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{{cquote|True liberals were those who consistently follow the proposition that liberty means freedom to exercise individual rights unaffected by external restraint or compulsion.}}
{{cquote|True liberals were those who consistently follow the proposition that liberty means freedom to exercise individual rights unaffected by external restraint or compulsion.}}
[[File:Ralph L. Carr speaking cropped.jpg|thumb|left|270px|Carr speaking in 1940.]]
A [[fiscal conservative]], he eliminated a state deficit by moving the income tax from public schools to the general fund. Carr also ensured greater competency within the state government.
A [[fiscal conservative]], he eliminated a state deficit by moving the income tax from public schools to the general fund. Carr also ensured greater competency within the state government.
Following the death of incumbent Democrat senator Alva B. Adams, Carr appointed fellow [[Republican]] [[Eugene Millikin]] as an interim to the seat. Millikin later won a special election in 1942.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=249530 CO US Senate Race - Nov 03, 1942]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved May 26, 2021.</ref>
Following the death of incumbent Democrat senator Alva B. Adams, Carr appointed fellow [[Republican]] [[Eugene Millikin]] as an interim to the seat. Millikin later won a special election in 1942.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=249530 CO US Senate Race - Nov 03, 1942]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved May 26, 2021.</ref>