Peter Pettalia
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Peter Pettalia
Party
Republican
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 106
Incumbent
Yes
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (4)
Michigan Right to Life
Citizens for Traditional Values
Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners PAC
National Rifle Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (29)
5200 Club
Associated Builders and Contractors
Bolger Restore Michigan Fund
Callton Action Fund
Commander's Majority Fund
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
American Association for Justice
American Federation of Teachers
International Association of Firefighters
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
International Union of Operating Engineers
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.
Strongly Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Agree
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
The Parents
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
This is very hard to determine-ONLY if the life of the Mother is at risk ???
13. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
To be free to make their own choices, survive and succeed.
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.
God, voters, constitution.
15. Please list, up to six in number, the endorsements (groups or individuals) you would most like to promote.
My constituents, Right to Life, NRA, Business Organizations, Farm Bureau, MTA.
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
Some college, vocational education, Township Supervisor - 4 terms, 16 yrs., CDC, EDC, State Park Advisory Board, and more.
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
Museum/Historical Society, Sportsmans Groups, Chapel, park volunteers, various sports coach, outdoor sportsmans projects, (hunting & fishing), volunteer fireman, 20 years.
