Blaine Luetkemeyer

Republican | Missouri

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Blaine Luetkemeyer


Party

Republican


Election Year

2016


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 3


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Blaine Luetkemeyer websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO, B.A., 1974

WORK & MILITARY

Self, Farmer

Bank of St. Elizabeth, Loan Officer

Luetkemeyer Insurance Agency, Agent

Missouri Division of Tourism, Director, 2006 - 2008

AFFILIATIONS

St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Member, Knights of Columbus

Member, National Rifle Association, Member

Missouri Farm Bureau, Member, Eldon Chamber of Commerce

Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

U.S. House of Reps, 2009 - Present

MO House of Reps, 1999 - 2005

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

MO Treasurer, 2004

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2015-16

100%


2013-14

93%


2016

92%


2015-16

100%, 84%


2014

68%, 83%


2015

54%, 68%


2015

57%, 67%


2015-16

60%


2015-16

55%, 54%


2015

46%

2015-16

|

100%



2016

|

92%


2015-16

|

100%, 84%


2014

|

68%, 83%


2015

|

54%, 68%


2015

|

57%, 67%


2015-16

|

60%


2015-16

|

55%, 54%




LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Americans for Legal Immigration--Withdrawn

Missouri Right to Life

Vote Them Out Today

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

National Rifle Association

US Chamber of Commerce

In process of securing other endorsements,

including Missouri Right to Life, Missouri

Farm Bureau, NFIB, and other organizations

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)

Bobby Schilling

Boehner for Speaker

Building Leadership and Inspiring New Enterprise

Chris Collins

Eric Cantor

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (58)

American Conservative Union

American Success PAC

Associated Builders and Contractors

Campaign for Working Families

Citizens Against Government Waste


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

National Air Traffic Controllers Association

National Rural Letter Carriers Association

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Strongly Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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.

Strongly Agree

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.

Strongly Disagree

The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.

Strongly Agree

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.

Strongly Agree

Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.

Strongly Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

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.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.

Strongly Agree

Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.

Strongly Agree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Strongly Agree

Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.

Strongly Disagree

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.

God, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I have co-sponsored and voted for numerous pro-life bills, including those that contain exceptions for the life of the mother, rape, and incest.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

The imperfection of mankind caused the founders to create a system of checks and balances so that no individual or branch of government could achieve absolute power and dominate our fellow man.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

As a matter of faith, I hold dear certain principles and values that serve me well as a husband, a father, a grandfather, an elected representative and a Christian. I believe that a government that governs least governs best. I believe in an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. I believe in the sanctity of life and marriage, and the importance of family. I believe in the Constitution of the United States. I believe that we are a nation of laws built on Judeo-Christian principles.

Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?

Very Conservative

Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.

On social, economic, and national security issues, I have a consistently conservative voting record that matches up well with the people that I am privileged to represent. The following are sampling of the issues I have worked on: (1) Abuse of power by the executive branch - whether the IRS targeting scandal, Benghazi cover-up, Operation Fast and Furious, Operation Choke Point, the HHS mandate, forcing Common Core on states, and many other instances, my record is one of upholding the Constitution and provide a check and balance on this out of control administration. (2) Defending life - As a father and grandfather, I know there is no more precious gift than life and will continue to advocate for pro-life initiatives in Congress. (3) National Security - providing for the common defense is a Constitutional responsibility, and my record is one of voting to make sure our troops have everything they need to defeat our enemies, protect our security, and return home safely.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.

www.blaineforcongress.com

Additional comment from candidate:

It is an honor to represent the people of eastern and central Missouri in the United States House of Representatives. I am your liaison to the federal government and I fight every day for our shared conservative values.

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