Marty McClendon
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marty McClendon
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
Morrison House-SIR, Realtor, 17
Providence Health, Anesthesia Technician, 13
Eyes on Washington, Radio show Host, 1.5
AFFILIATIONS
Family Church, Gig Harbor, Pastor/Elder, Foursquare Church
Associate Pastor, Young Life, contributor
Boys and Girls Club, Volunteer and Contributor, Make A Wish
Contributor, Washington State Republican Party, Candidate, volunteer, contibutor
26th LD Republican Club, President, member, Boys Scouts of America
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senate, 2010
US Congress, 2014
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Human Life PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Pierce County Republican Party
Kitsap County Republican Party
Clallam County Republican Party
Grays Harbor Republican Party
Mason County Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Graham Hunt
Jesse Young
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Jan Angel
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Republican Women's Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
Washington State Leadership Council
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 are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Strongly Agree
5. Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
12. 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.
Disagree
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
14. The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
It is human nature to consolidate power unto oneself and the founders wanted to prevent too much power being in any one place thus the constitution built in checks and balances.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
The public has lost trust in their government with a recent poll showing approval of congress at all time low of 7%. There is no leadership, no honesty, and one scandal after another. I would start by telling the truth no matter what, because the American people have a right to know. I would then get to the bottom of these scandals and hold people accountable. Then I would focus my legislative duties on fixing the VA Health care system, because 1000 deaths is too much and our veterans deserve better. I would even say that congress would have to use the VA system for their healthcare. Next I would work on reducing over-burdensome regulations that kill jobs and hinder non profits from providing aide. Last year alone 76000 pages of regulations was passed by congress driving up the costs of goods and services by 26%. That is too much and a burden on our citizens. I would work to limit the power of governmental agencies like the IRS, EPA, and others that are used to intimidate our citizens
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
I believe life begins at conception and all life at all times should be protected. In cases where it endangers the life of the mother could be an extenuating circumstance.
18. 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, Constitution, Voters, Congress, Supreme Court
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that this nation was founded upon Judeo-Christian Values which provides the basis for everyone's freedom. We are free so that we can freely give. I am a christian, a licensed pastor, and I believe that it is about loving God with all your heart, strength, and soul; and loving your neighbor as yourself. I believe in hard work, respect for others, keeping your word,and putting others before self. I believe in Mercy, Grace, and forgiveness. I believe in limited government and individual responsibility. I believe in the American Dream. I believe in God, Family, and Country and I believe in Solutions not politics.
