Glenn Thompson
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Evaluation In Progress
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Glenn Thompson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
Representative in Congress, Dist. 5
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Penn State University, University Park, PA, BS, 1981
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, M.Ed, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
Susquehanna Health, Therapist / Chief Therapist, 1982 - 1986
Susquehanna Health, Rehab Services Manager, 1986 - 2008
AFFILIATIONS
Lighthouse Reform Church of Howard, Elder/Sunday School Teacher/Lay Pastor, Howard Boy Scout Troop 353
Scoutmaster/Council President, Howard Fire Company, President/Fire Fighter/ EMT/Rescue Tech
Bald Eagle Area School Board, Board Member / VP, Centre County Republican Party
Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School Board, 1990 - 1996
US Congress, 2009 - Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
PA State Representative, 1998 & 2000
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2013-14
100%
2015-16
100%
2012
92%
2015
92%
2013-14
85%
2015-16
100%, 77%â€
2013
75%
2014
48%, 73%â€
2016
73%, 63%â€
2015
38%, 60%â€
2015-16
52%, 48%â€
2015-16
47%
2015
39%
2013-14
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2012
|92%
2015
|92%
2013-14
|85%
2015-16
|100%, 77%â€
2013
|75%
2014
|48%, 73%â€
2016
|73%, 63%â€
2015
|38%, 60%â€
2015-16
|52%, 48%â€
2015-16
|47%
2015
|39%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015
21%, 13%â€
2013
0%, 8%â€
2015-16
0%
2014
0%
2015-16
0%
2015
0%
2015-16
|0%
2014
|0%
2015-16
|0%
2015
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (2)
Eagle Forum
National Rifle Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (79)
Adam Hasner
Alan Nunnelee
Allen West
Bill Posey
Bob Gibbs
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (43)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Bill Shuster
Citizens for Prosperity in America
CMR
Conservative Opportunity Leadership and Enterprise PAC
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Arlen Specter
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
National Air Traffic Controllers Association
National Association of Letter Carriers
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. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
4. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
5. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
6. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
7. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Agree
9. U.S. disarmament entailed in President Obama’s defense budget cuts will endanger our national security.
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?
Parents
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Only where the life of the mother is at risk
13. 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 Congress Supreme Court
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Our freedoms, rights and liberties are provided to man from God. Some of these have been delegated to and defined within the Constitutions of State and Federal government while the balance are retained by individual citizens.
15. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
Bachelor of Science: The Pennsylvania State University November 1981 Masters of Education Degree: Temple University May 1998 Pennsylvania Nursing Home Administrator Curriculum: Marywood University U.S.Representative 2009 - Present Rehabilitation Services Manager / NHA; Susquehanna Health System Adjunct Faculty Member, Cambria County Community College Chief Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Gibson Rehabilitation Center, The Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center Lay Leader, Lighthouse Reform Christian Church Central Pennsylvania Work Force Investment Board Member Bald Eagle Area School Board Scout Leader, Howard Boy Scout Troop 353, Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America. 1980 – Present Past President, Howard Volunteer Fire Company, No.1, Pennsylvania State Certified Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician and Rescue Technician.
16. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
Howard Volunteer Fire Company, No.1, Boy Scout Troop 353, Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America Bald Eagle Area School District Lighthouse Reform Christian Church Life Member NRA
17. Please list the six (6) most important endorsements (groups or individuals) of your current candidacy.
National Right to Life Eagle Forum NFIB Guardian of Small Business Gun Owners of America A rating
