Anthony Forlini
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Evaluation In Progress
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Anthony Forlini
Party
Republican
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 24
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, BBA, 1984
Macomb County Community College, Warren, Associates, 1982
WORK & MILITARY
Design Financial, Owner, 30
AFFILIATIONS
Knight of Columbus, Past Grand Knight, St . Hubert Catholic Church
Youth Group Leader 6 years, Macomb County Chamber, Executive Board Member
Western Michigan University Alumni, Founding President of SE Michigan Chapter, Legatus
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 4
Harrison Township Supervisor, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (3)
Michigan Right to Life
Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners PAC
National Rifle Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (17)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Bolger Restore Michigan Fund
Callton Action Fund
Candice S. Miller
Frankenmuth PAC
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
American Federation of Teachers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
International Union of Operating Engineers
Laborers International Union of North America
Michigan Association for Justice
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Agree
3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Disagree
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Neutral
5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.
Agree
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Agree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Parents
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
rape, incest, endangerment to life of the mother
13. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The founders did not support the European feudal system. They wanted to ensure that no Americans would be denied their basic rights. And that government was for the people, not the other way around.
14. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
Voters, Constitution, Congress/Supreme Court
15. Please list, up to six in number, the endorsements (groups or individuals) you would most like to promote.
Right to Life of Michigan, Small Business Association of Michigan, Michigan Manufacturing Association, Michigan Association of Realtors, Michigan Township Association and the Macomb County Chamber
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University St. John North Shores Hospital-Past Board Member Italian American Cultural Center-Past Senior Vice President Macomb County Chamber of Commerce-Past Board Member St. Hubert Catholic Church-Past Grand Knight Western Michigan Alumni Association-SE Michigan Chapter-Chapter Past President Harrison Township Supervisor, 2004-2011 State Representative, 2011-Present
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
St. Hubert Catholic Church-Past Youth Co-Leader
