
Mike Manypenny
Democrat | West Virginia
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Manypenny
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
West Virginia University, Morgantown, BS, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Taylor County Family Resource Network, President/Vice President, Northern WV Centers for Independent Living
Board memer since 2000, Taylor County Project HOP2E Food Bank and Pantry, Founder and President
Tygart Valley Chamber of Commerce, Founder and Vice President, Taylor County Substance Abuse Prevention Partners
President, Taylor County Farmers Market Association, Founder
Tygart Vallley Child Advocacy Centers, Founder and Board member, Monongalia Solid Waste Task Force
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
West Virginia House of Delegates member, 2008-2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Sierra Club
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
SEIU
UFCW
Sierra Club
WV League of Humane Voters
WV Mountain Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
ActBlue
State Democratic Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
ActBlue
Sierra Club
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Neutral
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Disagree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Neutral
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
No Answer
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Neutral
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
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, Congress, Supreme Court, Constitution
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To protect the life, health and well being of the Mother.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
To keep America from becoming a Theocracy
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian/Methodist, Spiritualist.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Moderate
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
Some issues I am Liberal on, others I am Conservative on. I support issues supported by all parties. Some of these issues include strong gun rights, property rights and personal choice rights like access to medical cannabis and Hemp legalization. I stand strong on protecting our environment in such a way that supports job creation. We need jobs but not at the cost of destroying our environment by supporting the pollute for profit mentality that industry promotes.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
manypenny51@gmail.com
Additional comment from candidate:
My experience from working within the community drives my passion to run for public office. I see the plight of my fellow men and women, as they struggle to get by, as the middle class shrinks and the rich get richer. Much like our young people today, I understand what it’s like to graduate from college with no opportunities to find employment. That’s why a big part of my platform is to create opportunities for our young people and all Americans by proposing a broad based infrastructure rebuilding plan to create good paying jobs but to also require all public funded projects buy Made in American products to spur an industrial revival to rebuild a foundation for growth and economic prosperity. I want to see higher education become more affordable and eventually free, along with helping those with college debt to refinance at zero percent interest. I have worked to fight substance abuse and see both sides of the issue for what it is, a fixed system where for profit prisons lobby for stri
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